Revert Sisters Halaqa

Revert Sisters Halaqa is a free lecture lead by Vanessa Figueroa. Held bimonthly on Sundays from 1pm-3pm in the Conference Room.

The Revert Sisters Halaqa aims to provide a safe place to develop sisterhood and support for Revert Sisters who want to learn more about Islam. Through each lecture, we discuss various topics such as Women in Islam, Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon Him), & Quranic verses. We also take the time to discuss any other relevant topics or issues. Essentially we would like to develop sisterhood and increase our knowledge in Islam. Allah knows best! All sisters are welcome!

Contact information: Sisterhoodhalaqas@gmail.com

A guest imam made anti-Jewish remarks which the leadership failed to recognize and condemn

Philadelphia, March 9, 2019: Al Aqsa Islamic Society has been recently criticized for sermons by a guest imam that contained anti-Jewish speech. We categorically denounce speech of this kind and apologize for not taking immediate corrective action. Al Aqsa rejects anti-Semitism in any form. It in no way represents our beliefs and policies, and is inconsistent with the interfaith work we have been doing for many years. As leaders of Al Aqsa Islamic Center, we pledge to be vigilant in ensuring that hate speech is neither heard nor tolerated in our mosque or community.

Chukri Khorchid, Secretary, Board of Trustees, Al Aqsa Islamic Society
Imam Mohamad Shehata, Al Aqsa Islamic Society

Jum’ah Prayer 12:45pm

Jum’ah prayer will be held at 12:45pm at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society during the fall and at 1:00PM during the spring time.

Excerpts from CAIR Gala Speech by Adab Ibrahim, Al Aqsa Outreach Coordinator & Co-Founder of Interfaith Peacewalk

March 6, 2019 “Our mosque was always conceived as a sacred house of worship, where people of all faiths were welcome. And indeed, Al Aqsa has been at the hub of interfaith activity, in Philadelphia since its inception.” “In the last few days, however, Al Aqsa’s commitment to an inclusive interfaith vision has been questioned, […]

16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk for Peace and Reconciliation

Join us for the 16th Annual Interfaith Peacewalk. Let us join together and walk in unity and peace through the streets of Philadelphia. Pre-walk starting at Al-Aqsa 12:30. Those who would like to attend the prayer service are welcome to enter the prayer halls. Options to park and ride the shuttle buses for transport starting […]

Al Aqsa Joins the CAIR Vigil for NZ Victims at Love Park

March 16, 2019. Muslims, Christians, Jews, friends and allies joined together Saturday evening to remember the victims of the New Zealand massacre. Our strength is through our unity! We appreciate all those who attended! Article Links: https://6abc.com/vigil-held-at-love-park-for-new-zealand-shooting-victims/5199348/ https://www.philly.com/news/nation-world/muslims-shooting-christchurch-new-zealand-vgil-love-park-20190317.html https://kywnewsradio.radio.com/articles/news/unity-amongst-ourselves-love-park-vigil-new-zealand-victims https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/03/16/new-zealand-mass-shooting-philadelphia-interfaith-vigil-victims-love-park/

Al Aqsa statement About New Zealand Massacre

Inna lilLahi wa inna ilayhi raji`oon. Verily, unto God do we belong and, verily, unto Him we shall return. We are truly devastated and disheartened by the violent attack and massacre of our brothers and sisters in New Zealand. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims and their families. May Allah grant them […]