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Beginning in the 1970s, the City of East Orange, New Jersey was becoming home to a growing population of American-born Muslims and Muslim immigrants to Essex County.Β Masjid As Habul Yameen, which in Arabic can be translated to mean βCompanions of the Right Hand,β had its early roots in the 1980s.Β During that time, a local Muslim merchant could be heard repeatedly echoing his dream while walking along 4th Avenue and 18th Street proclaiming, βBrothers this building is going to be a masjid, soon weβre going to get it, Inshallah (if God Wills).βΒ He was referring to the long-abandoned Midlantic Bank building in the Cityβs once vibrant Fifth Ward Ampere Business District.</p>
In early 1995, a group of Muslim brothers, Abu Bakr Muhammad, Zaid Muhammad, Muhammad Abdul-Lateef, Nuβman Perry and Amin Nathari, formed the Muslim Development Association and began negotiations to purchase the bank building.Β During this effort, the Association was allowed to occupy the building and a dedicated effort began to prepare and convert the structure to serve as a masjid and community center. In September 1995, the first Jumuβah prayer (Friday Congregational Service) was held at the then named Muslim Community Center.
Amin Nathari served as the first Imam and over the years, Muhammad Jaaber, Khalifa Abdul Wali and Shamshuddin Harun have served as Imams. Since its founding over two decades ago, Masjid As Habul Yameen has established itself as a major religious institution in the City of East Orange. Today, under the visionary leadership and spiritual guidance of Imam Abdoul Aziz Ouedrago, the Masjid continues to grow and prosper.
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See all reviews βBeen praying here for years and it only gets better. Recent renovations made the prayer hall beautiful. The community iftar during Ramadan is a highlight.
Hassan J.
GoogleBeen praying here for years and it only gets better. Recent renovations made the prayer hall beautiful. The community iftar during Ramadan is a highlight. Recommended this to all my friends.
Tariq F.
GoogleBeautiful masjid with a welcoming community. The imam gives thoughtful khutbahs and the facilities are well maintained. Prayer spaces are clean and spacious. A real asset to the community.
Jamal U.
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Hassan J.
Google1 month ago
Been praying here for years and it only gets better. Recent renovations made the prayer hall beautiful. The community iftar during Ramadan is a highlight.
Tariq F.
Google3 months ago
Been praying here for years and it only gets better. Recent renovations made the prayer hall beautiful. The community iftar during Ramadan is a highlight. Recommended this to all my friends.
Jamal U.
Yelp7 months ago
Beautiful masjid with a welcoming community. The imam gives thoughtful khutbahs and the facilities are well maintained. Prayer spaces are clean and spacious. A real asset to the community.
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