Al-Ansar Mosque

Al-Ansar Mosque, also known as Masjid al-Ansar, holds a significant place in the history of Islam in Florida. Located at 5245 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33127, it was originally established as Muhammad's Mosque #29 by the Nation of Islam in the 1960s. The current mosque building, which was once the Seventh Avenue Church of Christ, was purchased in 1966. Masjid al-Ansar is recognized as the first extant mosque in Florida and is instrumental in the establishment of other mosques in the region.


Mission Statement

The Masjid Al-Ansar, Miami, FL. is an Islamic Community in association with the global Islamic community, and who supports the initiatives of the late W. Deen Mohammed which proclaims in word, in deed and in action, the universal message of Al-Islam, that there is but one G’d (Allah) and one human family.  We are committed to establish a balanced community life in its broadest sense, witnessing the eternal wisdom of the words of Allah and the life exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).  We will cultivate the patterned growth of human excellence and good character through building valuable relationships with all G’d conscious people. Therefore, we have organized to serve as an instrument for Muslims throughout America.