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ABOUT US

HISTORY

Islamic Center of Melville was established in October of 2000 with the purchase of a 1.3 acre land in Melville, New York. The vision and generosity of 22 families helped create the foundations of where we stand now.  With additional help from Muslims and non-Muslims alike, we were also able to purchase the 1 acre land next door. We are now in the process of building the New ICM Center that will continue the legacy started by our original founders.

OUR VALUES

We are people who will always strive to:

  • Live by the teachings of the Quran & the ‘Messengers’ sayings & actions.
  • Demonstrate selflessness, integrity, truthfulness, forgiveness, humility & modesty.
  • Treat each other and all people with respect, fairness and justice.
  • Continually acquire knowledge, learn and improve ourselves and help others to do the same.
  • Take responsibility, work as a team, build relationships and partnerships based on doing the right thing.
  • Have energy, enthusiasm, and the courage to lead.
  • Be accountable to each other, continually remember death, and fearing final accountability to Allah.

OBJECTIVES

 

  • Establish the new facility to continue to provide a safe haven and place of worship for all of humanity.
  • Focus on the needs of the diverse Muslim community whilst ensuring services are open to all.
  • Meet the needs of the local community by promoting health, education and employment opportunities.
  • Provide Muslims and non-Muslims with the opportunity to learn and understand Islam, through dialogue, discussion and social interaction.
  • Contribute to the social, cultural, spiritual and economic enhancement of the whole community, through policy and strategy development and service.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY, WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP

It is our belief that our primary concern should be to serve the needs of the local community and
to work towards the common good. This builds on the very foundation of ICM.

PROMOTING TOLERANCE AND OPPOSING EXTREMISM

The Islamic Center of Melville works actively to promotes tolerance and understanding. Our doors are open, inviting people to visit and view an exhibition about Islam and Muslims, ask questions, and create an open dialogue with the community as to what Islam truly is.

Our Imams and congregation encourage constructive engagement in society and a rejection of extremism in all its forms. We unequivocally reject all terrorism. During the rise of extremist groups, who spurned cooperation with others and denounced participation in the democratic process, ICM stood firm against this distortion of Muslim beliefs. We continually advise worshippers to ensure they are registered to vote and to take part in local and national elections.

YOUTH AND WOMEN: ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION

The Islamic Center of Melville offers a range of services that enable young people and women to engage in a positive and safe environment. We have one of the largest congregations in Long Island, with increasing numbers of youth actively engaging in programs of learning Arabic ,Quran and participate in recreation programs and sports.

Our facilities provide women to access relevant services in a culturally sensitive environment. Our mothers, grandmothers, wives, sisters, and daughters are all integral members that make ICM function in the manner that it does.