Introduction
Masjid Al Tawheed is the only Mosque between Northern California and Central Oregon. We have members from all over the world: Asia, the Middle East, the US, Africa, Fiji and Indonesia to name a few. We are a growing Muslim community of families who are Immigrants, reverts to Islam, and students from the local University. There is a great potential for Islam to grow in our community. Our mission is to: Live our faith as a congregation, inspired by the teachings of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as individuals and as a collective body, and to foster a mission of peace, justice, and compassion for all within our Mosque, our community, and the world.
Our Story
This little masjid was built in 2012-13. Everything was purchased with donations from our small community in Southern Oregon. Members contributed hundreds of hours of labor to bring our dream of a mosque to fruition.
In 2020, a devasting fire swept through the towns of Talent and Phoenix, leaving over 2500 families homeless. Everything around the masjid, except for a block building next door, burnt to the ground. Our landscape and garden shed, our parking lights and outdoor tables were all destroyed. Through a broken window, smoke and ash entered the masjid, and had to be thoroughly cleaned. But the masjid stood, Thanks be to God. Our small community was able to make donations to our unfortunate neighbors and to the Phoenix Talent School District.
We have since replaced the former lawn with a children’s playground and a pergola with grapes and roses growing up it’s posts. We enjoy outdoor seating and a fire pit. We have created a Quran Garden, using plants mentioned in the Holy Quran, with signage that references the sura where it can be found.
Our masjid attempts to be as GREEN as possible! We follow the guidance in the Quran and Sunnah regarding the avoidance of waste. During our monthly potlucks, we use real plates, cups and utensils (even brothers can be seen washing up dishes in the kitchen) and discourage single use plastic water bottles. Our cleaning products are plant based and no dangerous pesticides are used on our grounds.
We participate in Interfaith dialogue when invited by other faith groups. Sisters in our community have the opportunity to participate in United Kitchens— cooking and sharing family recipes while creating lasting friendships with women from the Jewish community.
Masjid Board of Directors
We have the best people from our community to run the Masjid and all the programs. Following is a brief introduction to the Masjid board of Directors.
Zahra Daar, MS
President
Treasure
CO Secretary
Selima Siddique, MS
Secretary
Dr. Abdulrahman almeligy, Internal medicine
Co-Treasurer
Riaz Ahmed, MPhil Soil Science, Business Owner
Director
Emre Koca
Director
Yazeed Al Rashidi, MA
Director
Fadi Hussain, RN
Director
