Grounded
Where
Faith
Takes Root
and Inspires Growth
Do you not see how Allah compares a good word to a good tree? Its root is firmly grounded and its branches reach the sky. {Quran 14:24}
Facilitating change, Building Community
Programs
Community Members Served
Hot Meals Distributed
Fostering a Welcoming,
God-Conscious, and Prophetic Environment
We are committed to empowering black and brown inner-city Muslim communities, while also inviting Muslims of all backgrounds to benefit.
Through our programs and services, we aim to inspire positive change and create a supportive environment where individuals can grow spiritually and socially, while innovating the practical application of traditional knowledge for community building, thus empowering individuals to transform themselves for the betterment of the community.
Grounded In
Community
Service
Knowledge
Grounded
Community | Service | Knowledge
Community Programs
Our community programming offers a safe, welcoming space where you can come as you are, connect with others, and grow into your best self.
- Family Friendly
- Grounded Conversations
- Fun Activities
Discover Knowledge
By gaining sacred knowledge, our community is guided toward inner refinement, stronger faith, and a life of purpose.
- Traditional Knowledge
- Relevant Topics
- Practical Application
Service
Everyone deserves to have their basic needs met with dignity. Through trusted partnerships, we help lighten life’s burdens so our community can focus on healing, growing, and connecting with their faith.
- Hot Halal Meals
- Food Pantry
- Sadaqa & Zakat
Youth Engagement
We show up for our youth with love and guidance, knowing that nurturing their hearts today helps shape the leaders of tomorrow.
- Rise to Manhood
- Mentorship Program
- Jawala and Muslima Scouts Partnership
our guiding principals
"Come as you are, to Islam as it is, so it can transform you into who you need to be."
-Imam Zaid Shakir
Our mission is to create a space for individuals to connect with their faith and build meaningful relationships with others in the community.
Empathy
Empathy is at the heart of Islam, reminding us that true faith is shown through compassion, mercy, and care for others.
Upliftment
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ embodied care and concern for others, always making time for the vulnerable, uplifting the brokenhearted, and treating every soul with dignity and compassion.
Companionship
Companionship plays a vital role in shaping good character, guiding hearts through wisdom, example, and sincere brotherhood/sisterhood.
Purification
Purification is essential in Islam, not just of the body but of the heart—cleansing our intentions, actions, and desires to draw closer to Allah.
Discover your potential
In Islam, community is not just a support system—it’s a means of transformation. Surrounded by sincere companionship, honest counsel, and shared purpose, we are reminded of who we are and who we’re striving to become. The path to good character is rarely walked alone; it’s nurtured through community, where love, accountability, and mercy help refine the soul and strengthen our connection to Allah.
"A child not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth"
-African Proverb
Community
Service
Knowledge