Masjid as-Sunnah an-Nabawiyyah مسجد السنة — Attraction in Philadelphia

The women were very friendly and welcoming. The place is clean, organized and spacious to be a small building. I loved the talk regarding the youth in Phila. being at risk due to the gun violence and parents being vigilant and diligent in educating their children and being involved. The talk also mentioned the lack of involvement of the fathers. Often men don't realize that just showing up can make a difference. What is often overlooked is the heartbreaking actions of the fathers which lead to the women not wanting them around. Our men are more fragile than we realize (either due to raising, society's treatment, low self esteem, lack of education or all of the above. We women have to try our best to forgive even if it is forgiving just enough to leave the door cracked for the children. On a personal note...my father was a womanizer and that's just the tip of the iceberg but my mom allowed me to grow up believing that he was her knight in shining armor who died(he actually did). The point, I didn't grow up with a mom who verbally beat my father over the head for his hurtful actions and I was allowed to grow up thinking the best of him. But then...would that have been the case if he lived?

Sorry for the tangent 😔 Back to the review🤔🤣 The vending prices seem astronomical and I would like to know if the prices are regulated by the masjid. I purchased what seemed to be banana pudding but it was cake(lacking moisture)with banana pudding included, with a strawberry for $10! It was not tasty and too expensive. I am a strong believer in the fact that you have to talk to the right folks, not about them, in order to make a positive change. If you don't know...you can't move forward. Anywho...my 2cents worth. Thank you...

One of the first people to enter the hellfire will be a scholar, and yet this community will follow any scholar blindly depending on his Arabic, the size of his beard and rather or not they pay homage to the Saudis. They just kept repeating "you got to follow those in authority over you" in attempts to get me to apostate with them. Not quoting the Quran, but I believed it said follow those in authority over you and if you should differ take it to the books. Unfortunately those "in authority" says that only applies to Arab speaking people, non Arab speakers must rely on Arabs to get to paradise and thus must trust the scholars essentially with their very souls. I gave an extra star for their willingness to stay in costume and take it til they make...

Alhamdulillah, a true masjid upon the Qur’an and authentic Sunnah with the understanding of the Salaf-us-Salih. The khutbahs and classes are based on clear evidences from the Book and Sunnah, free from innovations and misguidance. The brothers here are welcoming, respectful, and serious about following the correct path. The masjid is clean, organized, and well-maintained. The wudu facilities are in good condition and the prayer area is peaceful. Regular lessons, reminders, and beneficial talks take place, always encouraging the community to remain firm upon Tawheed and avoid bid’ah. May Allah preserve this masjid and its people, and increase them in goodness. Highly recommended for anyone seeking authentic Islamic knowledge and a righteous...