The Long Beach Islamic Center is a wonderful resource for individuals residing in Long Beach who identify as Muslim. It serves as a vibrant hub for fostering community, spiritual growth, and support. The center offers a variety of services and programs tailored to meet the needs of the Muslim community in the area. From weekly congregational prayers to educational classes and social activities, the Long Beach Islamic Center provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals of all ages. Its commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding further enhances its significance as a bridge-builder within the community. For those seeking a place of worship and a sense of belonging, the Long Beach Islamic Center offers a supportive and enriching experience that cultivates both faith...
Read moreThe US is a good example of diversity in nationalities and races. It is a must to respect those differences to avoid hurting feelings. I hope Imams do not mention names of countries or political points of view. The focus must be in guiding those who come to pray with pure values of Islam and its teachings and remind them to do good deeds. Allah said: “O mankind! We created you from a single (pair) of a male and a female, and made you into nations and tribes, that ye may know each other (not that ye may despise (each other). Verily the most honoured of you in the sight of Allah is (he who is) the most righteous of you. And Allah has full knowledge and is well acquainted (with all things).” I hope this is taken seriously and play a good role. Make people want to come to this masjid not...
Read moreImam Tareq (who is an insurance agent) isn't a scholar and never attended a school for Islamic studies and his sermons are usually full of religious mistakes plus his English is so broken, grammar has to be calculated and fixed and many terms he uses don't even make sense like saying " despite his nose" which he meant to say despite his will or saying " vetrina " which is " showcase " in Italian and used in some Arabic countries so he uses Google translate. This mosque needs a qualified, knowledgeable and English fluent Imam. I'll give this mosque a 5 stars because there's no way I can give the house of God less...
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