Based in Alexandria, VA, we serve the DC Muslim community through daily prayers, Islamic education, youth programs, and a weekly food bank reaching 400+ families. The Muslim American Society (MAS) is a religious, educational, social, charitable, grass roots organization. Our organization regards Islam as a comprehensive and balanced way of life. MAS delivers a rigorous educational curriculum to its current and potential members that focuses on the systematic development of the Muslim individual, the Muslim family and the Muslim community, in order to become elements for a social revival in the American society. We aspire to raise a generation of committed and disciplined Muslims who will become ambassadors that present the message of Islam and implement the Movement’s vision in all fields of Islamic work. With this outlook, MAS participates in services, programs and activities to enrich and reform the American Society. What is MAS DC? MAS has members all over the United States. These members form chapters and help carry the objectives, vision, and projects of MAS in different cities and states. MAS DC is the local chapter of the Washington, DC metropolitan area. We focus on:
Enhancing our society’s understanding and awareness of the values and principles of Islam;
Helping in the moral and spiritual development of Muslim individuals, families and communities;
Fostering a culture of positive citizenship where Muslims are empowered and contribute to society, seeking to always better our society. MAS Mission:
To move people to strive for God-consciousness, liberty and justice, and to convey Islam with utmost clarity. MAS Objectives:
To present the message of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims and promote understanding between them through cooperating on common grounds. To encourage the participation of Muslims in building a virtuous and moral American society. To offer a viable Islamic alternative to many of our society’s social illnesses, economical injustices, and political corruptions. To promote family values in accordance with Islamic teachings. To promote the human values that Islam came to emphasize: brotherhood, equality, justice, mercy, compassion, and peace. To foster unity among Muslims and non-Muslims by encouraging cooperation and coordination on common grounds.
