named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Among the Unseen
Class exploring Islamic beliefs about angels, their roles, and their impact on daily life and mindfulness
Living Islam
Monthly online gathering for converts and Muslims to discuss cultural, emotional, and spiritual challenges with a qualified scholar
Messengers of Truth
Course examining the nature and status of prophets in Islam, based on classical texts and addressing common misconceptions
New Muslims Program
Structured online course introducing core Islamic beliefs, practices, and daily life for new and prospective Muslims, offered in parts with a graduation certificate upon completion
Standing Before Allah
Course on the Hanafi school's rulings and spiritual dimensions of Salah (prayer), including practical guidance for prayer under various circumstances
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Islamic Religious Education Programs 3 activities
- Deliver Islamic education programs for new Muslims and seekersOffers a structured, step-by-step educational program since 2006 to introduce the basics of Islam, including beliefs, practices, and spirituality, to new Muslims and non-Muslims through online and in-person formats. The program includes courses on prayer, prophets, and Islamic beliefs, delivered via interactive Zoom sessions and supported by recorded access through year-end.
- Host monthly Living Islam gatherings for community supportOrganizes monthly Living Islam gatherings on the third Saturday of each month (excluding Ramadan) to support individuals exploring or entering Islam by addressing cultural, emotional, and experiential challenges, with occasional in-person events held at restaurant venues.
- Provide free religious materials to studentsDistributes free Qurans, prayer rugs, and bookbags containing essential religious materials to all enrolled students as part of educational programs.
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Sliding-Scale Tuition Programs 1 activity
- Ensure accessibility through financial aid and flexible paymentOffers full financial aid covering the cost of one class per semester and flexible payment plans to approved students to ensure accessibility to Islamic education programs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Maintain recorded access to educational sessionsRecords all live classes via Zoom and provides registrants with access to recordings through the end of the year to support ongoing learning and accommodate absences.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$75K
Contributions & grants$69K92%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$6K
expenses
Total expenses$83K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$116K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$115K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- FATIMA JALANI — BOARD MEMBER
- MATEEN TARIQ — BOARD MEMBER
- MUJTABA TARIQ — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 7
Who they work with
- Facebook Partner — Streams Living Islam gatherings to its Facebook page for broader accessibility.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook for outreach and communication with the community.
- Imam Zaid Shakir Partner — Publicly supports and advocates for the M.E.C.C.A. Center.
- Instagram Partner — Uses Instagram for outreach and communication with the community.
- Ustadh Ammar Faiz Partner — Instructs courses on Islamic prayer and jurisprudence.
- Ustadh Tariq Ameer Partner — Instructor for the "Messengers of Truth" class.
- Ustadh Tariq Ameer Partner — Instructor for the New Muslims Program.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Accessible and Flexible Religious Educationmethodology: accessibilityBy removing financial and logistical barriers through financial aid, flexible payment, and recorded sessions, the organization increases sustained participation in religious education because accessibility directly enables consistent engagement across diverse life circumstances.
- Convert-Centered Religious Educationmethodology: convert-centered religious educationBy delivering traditional Islamic education specifically tailored to new converts, the organization fosters spiritual confidence and successful integration into the Muslim community, because new Muslims face distinct cultural, emotional, and religious challenges that require targeted support.
- Inclusive, Inquiry-Based Learning Environmentmethodology: inclusive_discussion-based_learningBy creating a nonjudgmental, discussion-based educational space that welcomes individuals at all stages of engagement with Islam, the organization increases engagement and learning outcomes because open inquiry and inclusivity reduce barriers to participation, especially for non-Muslims and new Muslims.
- Structured Education Grounded in Classical Scholarshipmethodology: classical-text-based-educationBy using classical Islamic texts and structured curricula informed by authentic scholarship, the organization builds both practical religious knowledge and spiritual depth, because systematic engagement with authoritative sources fosters confidence, correctness, and reverence in religious practice.