Saturday School

The Quran Memorization program is located at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and is open to children ages 5+ every Saturday from 12-3pm. We offer an engaging learning experience for children and youth to explore the fields of Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies. Our young Muslim students not only expand their knowledge but also enjoy a diverse learning environment. With a friendly and qualified staff, we help provide your child with the Islamic education they need. Our goal is to ensure that students expand their knowledge in Islam, while also having a great time! Inshallah, you will be pleased with your child as he/she advances throughout the levels of this program.

The Saturday School season starts in early September and finishes by the end of May. Registration costs $25 which includes book fees. Monthly payments of just $15 a month per child. Spaces are limited.

For more information, contact Sis Nabila Ibrahim at Al-Aqsa Islamic Society at 215 765-0607 x21

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 […]