What is a mosque? Specifically, what is an American mosque? What role does such a mosque serve in our communities? What role does it serve for you?

Or maybe the question is more technical. Is a community responsible for shaping its mosque or should the mosque define the culture and behavior of its congregation, and how?

This American Mosque is a community-directed initiative that explores the challenges, successes, and influences, both modern and traditional, of today’s mosques to answer two basic questions: What defines the American mosque? And how can the mosque, a critical institution, become more inclusive and conducive to the needs of Muslim Americans?

Blog

The blog contains a running record of this project’s research, anecdotes, critical thoughts, and ideas. The content is intended to stimulate critical inquiry and thoughtful discussion.

Resources

The resources page provides reviews, recommendations, sources, media, and organizations to consider for self-directed learning.

Proposals

The proposals page contains a list of ideas, guides, and suggested solutions that address challenges commonly faced by mosque communities. Proposals are thorough and specific but flexible enough to be adapted, modified, or built upon.

Mission

Read the mission statement to learn more about the goals of this initiative.