Khadeeja Islamic Center (Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake)

About Us Our Vision “Let there be a group among you who call others to good, and enjoin what is right, and forbid what is wrong: those who do this shall be successful.” (Qur’an 3:104) The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “You will not enter paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another. Shall I not guide you to something which if you carry out you will love one another? Spread salaam amongst yourselves.” (Muslim) Our Mission To live our faith, inspired by the teachings of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) as individuals and as a collective body.To be the anchor of a model community of practicing Muslims of diverse backgrounds, steeped in Islamic tradition, committed to American ideals and empowered to common good. To build bridges of cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding among faiths. Our History The first Muslims in Utah consisted of international students who attended local universities, due to a lack of Masajid, often congregated in different masalas and sometimes in local parks. An old church was purchased in 1985 that became the first Muslim house of worship in Utah, called Masjid Al Noor. The Islamic Society of Utah was registered with the state in 1984 and later became the Islamic Society of Greater Salt Lake, the largest and oldest Muslim organization in the State. Masjid al Noor continues to offer a place for worship for many Utahns, located at 700 East and 740 South in downtown Salt Lake. Due to the exponential growth of Muslims in the Valley a purpose built masjid was needed, this project was undertaken in 1997. Today Khadeeja Masjid sits on a seven acre lot on the banks of the scenic Jordan River in West Valley City, one of the most beautiful Masajid in the western United States. The prayer area is approximately 14,000 sq ft flanked by a park on one side and a lot designated for a future community center and a school on the other. Another 1.7 acre lot is currently being developed across the road as the firs