ABOUT MASJID BILAL ISLAMIC CENTER

Nestled a few miles south of Downtown Los Angeles, Masjid Bilal Islamic Center has a rich history and tradition that spans more than sixty years. Located at 4016 S. Central Ave, the community has played an essential role in the growth of Muslims throughout the Southern California area.

Since 1971, Imam Abdul-Karim Hasan has been the religious leader of this Muslim community. Under his leadership, the community purchased its current property in May of 1973, which would help shape the dynamics for Islamic growth in the city.

During the 70's, Allah blessed Masjid Bilal's propagation efforts, which reached tens of thousands of Americans, including prominent city officials and some of the world's best-known celebrities, who attended our events.

Masjid Bilal was the first identifiable large mainstream Islamic community in Los Angeles. However, during the 1980s, earthquake damage forced our masjid to be demolished. That would begin our quest to rebuild a new religious, educational and business complex.

In 1999, the Los Angeles County Department of Building and Safety approved a three-phase plan designed by Asad Khan of Langdon-Wilson International Architecture. Phase one was to build a state of the art educational facility.

Construction of the Bilal Learning Center would take nearly 7 years to complete. The sixteen-classroom school building was built with the help of Saudi Arabia businessmen and women, grants from the Islamic Development Bank of Saudi Arabia, Sheik Hajj Muhammad Dakhil and Family, Sister Dalal Muhtadi and Bilal Islamic Center members.

Bilal Learning Center has now become a bright beacon of light for the city of Los Angeles. It is home to Center for Advanced Learning (CAL), a public charter school that educates more than 300 students annually from the surrounding community grades pre-kindergarten through 5th. The school has become highly successful and a leading model for communities throughout Southern California.

In 2018, we began phase 2 of our plan, which was construction of a new masjid and community center to serve the city of Los Angeles. With Allah's help, and invaluable contributions from supporting believers, we have made tremendous strides in building this new facility.

Today, Masjid Bilal Islamic Center continues to serve Los Angeles through dedicated community outreach that encourages trust and understanding with our fellow Angelinos. The city has officially designated the block where Masjid Bilal is located, as Imam Abdul Karim Hasan Square.

On December 1, 2023, the inaugural Jumuah prayer was held inside our new masjid structure, which features the tallest minaret in California. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was in attendance, as well as, numerous other politicians and dignitaries. It was a tremendous celebration, but much work remains before the project's completion.

We invite you to join and support our effort to bring this new landmark Islamic center to the city of Los Angeles. Make your donation today!

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