Masjid al-Ummah
A House of Allah. A Home for the Ummah.
By the mercy of Allah (SWT), an extraordinary opportunity has emerged to establish a welcoming masjid and Islamic community center in the heart of Hickory Hills, Illinois.
- Location
- 8747 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills
- Status
- Purchase contract accepted
- Goal
- $700,000
- Call
- (630) 674-6872
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
A masjid for Hickory Hills and the southwest suburbs
For years, families in our surrounding communities have experienced a growing need for accessible places of worship, Islamic education, youth engagement, and meaningful community connection.
With the acceptance of our purchase contract for a property at 8747 S. Roberts Road, we have taken an important step toward realizing our collective dream: establishing a masjid and Islamic community center that will serve our children, families, elders, and future generations, insha'Allah.
We envision more than a building. We envision a spiritual home where hearts connect with Allah, children develop a love for the Qur'an, young people discover their purpose, families strengthen their relationships, and neighbors come together in service and harmony.
Read our full visionHelp us open the doors of Masjid al-Ummah
Dr. Imam Musa Azam invites our community to take part in establishing Masjid al-Ummah at 8747 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills — a house of Allah where prayer, learning, and service can flourish for generations.
Five commitments, rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah
Our mission rests upon five essential commitments rooted in the Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah — and on bringing Muslims of every background together upon the shared foundations of Islam.
- إيمان
Faith
Strengthening our relationship with Allah through worship, remembrance, and spiritual development.
- علم
Knowledge
Making Qur'anic and Islamic education accessible to children, youth, and adults alike.
- أسرة
Family
Supporting healthy families, strong marriages, and intergenerational connections.
- قيادة
Leadership
Preparing young Muslims to become confident, ethical, and responsible contributors to society.
- خدمة
Service
Demonstrating Islamic values through compassion, community engagement, and service to humanity.
What we hope to offer
The following are planned services, to be introduced progressively as facilities, resources, staffing, and approvals permit, insha'Allah.
Daily prayers
The five daily congregational prayers in a welcoming, spiritually uplifting environment.
Jumu'ah & Ramadan
Jumu'ah khutbahs, Taraweeh, Qur'anic programs, and community iftars during Ramadan.
Qur'an & Islamic classes
After-school and weekend Qur'an reading, Tajweed, memorization, and Islamic studies.
Youth development
Mentorship, leadership, identity workshops, and a place where young Muslims truly belong.
Family & women's programs
Marriage education, parenting workshops, and sisters' worship, education, and engagement.
Community service
Charitable outreach, support for families in hardship, and respectful interfaith understanding.
The honor of building the houses of Allah
إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ وَأَقَامَ الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَى الزَّكَاةَ وَلَمْ يَخْشَ إِلَّا اللَّهَ
"Indeed, the mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish prayer, give zakah, and fear none except Allah."
Surah At-Tawbah 9:18
A masjid is not simply a place of bricks and concrete. It is a sacred institution sustained by faith, sincerity, worship, generosity, and service.
Your sadaqah jariyah can benefit generations
مَنْ بَنَى مَسْجِدًا لِلَّهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ مِثْلَهُ
"Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him something like it in Paradise."
Sahih al-Bukhari 450; Sahih Muslim 533
Every prayer offered, every Qur'anic lesson taught, every child inspired, and every family supported represents the potential for continuing reward — an ongoing charity whose benefit may continue long after our lives have ended.
$550,000 left to raise
The purchase contract for 8747 S. Roberts Road has been accepted. We are working toward completing the acquisition and preparing the property for its intended community use.
- Total cost
- $700,000
- Committed
- $150,000
- Remaining
- $550,000
As announced in the campaign flyer.
Together, we can open these doors
The masjid we establish today may become the place where our grandchildren learn their first surah tomorrow. We invite you to participate according to your ability, with sincerity and trust in Allah.