Masjid Ihsan (Sen Masjid)

Mission

Our mission is to encourage people of all ages and ethnic groups to learn and develop their knowledge of Islam, to bridge the gap between the communities by providing the necessary resources. To serve and engage Muslims by promoting the progressive values in accordance with the Quran and Sunnah.

We will work to enhance and improve the respect and cultivate our identity in the community with special consideration for the cultural diversity in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. We seek to improve and develop the skills and well being of our members and our programs to benefit the wider community.

Vision

Establishing congregational prayers and carry out other religious activities that are open fully to men, women and children.Practicing principles of moderation, tolerance, inclusiveness and conflict avoidance within the structural limits of the Quran and Sunnah in order to create unity among Muslims.Arranging educational programs for all members of the family.Promoting joint action among Muslim organizations of the Greater Houston area.To develop outreach services that will offer relief services for those in need, such food, clothing, basic medical services and shelter referrals.

What is Islam?

Islam is a monotheistic lifestyle whereby Muslims, the people who adhere to Islam believe in one God alone. There is no association with God but way of children, spouses, or any other deities.

Belief system:

 Belief in one God, (the Arabic term for God is Allah) Muslims believe Allah is one, eternal, creator, and sovereign.

Belief in the angels

Belief in the prophets: The prophets include the biblical prophets but end with Muhammad as Allah’s final prophet.

 Belief in the revelations of Allah: Muslims accept certain portions of the Bible, such as the Torah and the Gospels. They believe the Qur’an is the preexistent, perfect word of Allah. Belief in the last day of judgment and the hereafter: Everyone will be resurrected for judgment into either paradise or hell.

 Belief in predestination: Muslims believe Allah has decreed everything that will happen.

The five pillars of Islam

These five tenets compose the framework of obedience for Muslims:

The testimony of faith (shahada): “la ilaha illa allah. Muhammad rasul Allah.” This means, “There is no deity but Allah. Muhammad is the messenger of Allah.” A person can convert to Islam by stating this creed. The shahada shows that a Muslim believes in Allah alone as deity and believes that Muhammad reveals Allah.Prayer (salat): Five ritual prayers must be performed every day.Giving (zakat): This charity is a certain percentage given once a year.Fasting (sawm): Muslims fast during Ramadan in the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. They must not eat or drink from dawn until sunset.Pilgrimage (hajj): If physically and financially possible, a Muslim must make the pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia at least once. The hajj is performed in the twelfth month of the Islamic calendar.

Regions

• Texas

Location