Muhammad Mosque - Brooklyn, NY

Muhammad Mosque No. 7C serves as the spiritual and community hub for the Nation of Islam in Brooklyn, NY. The mosque is a center for those seeking personal growth, spiritual development, and community empowerment through the teachings of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad and the guidance of Minister Louis Farrakhan. It provides a space for members and visitors to learn about the faith, engage in critical thinking about their lives and the world, and participate in a collective effort toward "resurrecting the dead" - a metaphor for awakening the community to their true identity and purpose.

Key Features

Focus on Community Service: The mosque actively engages in community outreach, including distributing essentials like toiletries and meals, especially during significant events like the birth anniversary of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.

Inspirational Lectures: Regular Sunday lectures and Wednesday evening programs are central to the mosque's activities, offering spiritual guidance and educational content.

Emphasis on Personal Transformation: The teachings delivered at the mosque are designed to help individuals overcome negative life patterns, such as drug addiction or crime, and foster a commitment to a righteous and productive life.

"Fishing" Efforts: Members actively engage in "fishing" (an outreach term derived from the biblical "fishers of men") to bring new people into the community and share their message.

Access to Information: The mosque often distributes The Final Call newspaper, a key publication for the Nation of Islam, to keep the community informed.

Welcoming Environment: The group emphasizes inclusivity, encouraging people to join and break bread as a "believing family".