Al-Iman Mosque — Attraction in New York

Growing up within the vicinity​ of the mosque, I've been here a number of times. The mosque is a two floor settlement (basement and ground) consisting of a women's prayer area (basement) and a men's prayer area (ground level). The Imam's are alright during prayer, announcements are made in Arabic and broken English, and this place is generally well respected by many in the neighborhood which downfalls in and of it's own for outsiders. The vicinity of the area Mosque surrounds are of people of Middle Eastern decent which can be a big drawback to those who aren't Middle Eastern or a newbie to the neighborhood. In short, this place is heavily niched. This mosque also has another issue, their school system to learn how to read the Quran and Arabic. As a kid I've been there and was abused quite a bit from the teachers who some of which were Imam's as well. I can tell you that I haven't improved at all from going there, and I've been there twice. The system of teaching is pretty much third-world, and I would've wished that I was taught by a certified teacher that doesn't hit their students who misbehave/answer incorrectly, gave extra help for those struggling, and just overall made the learning path fun, rewarding, and easy to follow. They only kiss-up to students that are smart or has a family member that are friends and/or relatives to them. Also, be warned that they mainly teach by speaking Arabic and broken English so if you don't speak Arabic, and you want to learn Arabic... you're basically in a limbo my compadre! Overall, it was such a waste of my time and money. As of today they are constructing a full-fledged​ school which worries me a bit for those reasons I've experienced many years ago. For anyone who plans on having your child attend this school please keep your...

Good Egyptian mosque! I go there because all Indian mosques pray Gomma at 1 30, regardless of the time saving changes. ! I didn't like the Scholar kottba speech today, It was all about Muslims who dont pray, He is calling then koffar non believes!!!! And he said no one should give them proper Islamic buried or washing them or pray after them!!!! SMH They should pick more educated non radical Scholars to speak always. Lived in Egypt for 25 years, Never heard anyone advocate for that radical view. Also, He didn't mention anything about our the innocent Palestinian brothers dying in Palestine!!!!

Also, he talks about Muslims who like to do extra good on Ragab are wrong! This guy is a radical...

If your looking for a place to pray the masjid is open all day, the masjid has an active administration but unfortunately they are not qualified to teach, neither are they willing to except advice that's given to them. I personally have gave advice to the different members on several occasions on teaching the community how to pray properly, prioritize teaching Tawheed and Shirk. But unfortunately they never did. It's sad to see that majority of the community remain ignorant of the basic fundamentals of Islam. It's also sad to see the majority of the community aren't able to properly make wudu according to The Sunnah. It's like they're trying to...