Allston Brighton Islamic Center
Your community center for worship, learning, and connection in Boston
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An Islamic scholar and author known for his work in Arabic and Urdu Islamic literature, including books and published articles on theology and spirituality. At ABIC he oversees religious guidance and educational programs, and personally answers your questions below.
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Allston Brighton Islamic Center
A place of worship, learning, and community for the Muslim families of Allston, Brighton, and Greater Boston. We welcome everyone to pray, learn, and grow with us.
As-salāmu ʿalaykum — welcome!
Whether you've just embraced Islam or you're exploring it, this community is your family. Take it one step at a time — nobody expects you to learn everything at once.
Islam begins with a single sincere declaration of faith:
Saying this with belief in your heart makes you a Muslim. If you'd like to take your shahada, come to the masjid — the Imam and the whole community would be honored to welcome you.
Salah begins with a simple ritual wash. In order, each part washed three times unless noted:
Wudu lasts until you use the bathroom, pass wind, or fall into deep sleep — then simply repeat it.
Tap through the positions of one rakʿah (unit of prayer). Watch others at the masjid and follow along — that's exactly how everyone learned.
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• Learn to pray — start by watching and praying alongside others at the masjid. The Prayer tab shows you the times; the Qibla compass shows the direction.
• Learn Sūrat al-Fātiḥah — the opening chapter recited in every prayer. Find it first in the Quran tab (Surah 1, just 7 verses).
• Take it slowly — Allah knows your heart and your effort. Mistakes while learning are expected and forgiven.
• Come meet us — Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) is the best time to meet the community. Details on the About page.
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📋 Eligibility
- Only you, your spouse, and your unmarried children count as your family for this program.
- Married children are a separate family, even if they live with you.
- For first-time registration, you, your spouse, your parents and parents-in-law must be under 80.
- All members must provide a valid state-issued ID.
The masjid office reviews every application. You'll get an email either way.
Manage events, broadcasts, janāzah & masjids on the Events page · questions on Ask the Imam · donation goal & offline gifts on the Donate page.
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⚠️ These are the old-style accounts, still used by the separate ABIC Learning portal. They do not grant access to this dashboard — that comes from the Admin Access panel above. Once the learning portal moves to the same sign-in, this panel goes away.
Any admin can add one. Only the Super User can remove them.