Christmas Visits:
Members of the Islamic Center in Russellville visited several churches in town to extend warm Christmas greetings to our brothers and sisters in faith. We had the pleasure of meeting with Pastor Chris Abington of City Church, Reverend Mercedes Clements of All Saints' Episcopal Church, Reverend Tony Griffin of United Methodist Church, Pastor Blaine Rogers of Connect Church, and Pastor Robert Brian Brock of Central Presbyterian Church. This beautiful event exemplified the spirit of cooperation, mutual respect, and understanding within our community. It reminded us all that we are one human family, united in our shared responsibility to build a more just, compassionate, and peaceful world.
Facts about the Islamic Center of Russellville
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ICR has an open-door policy. All are welcome.
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ICR has no affiliation with any political organization.
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ICR is the first Islamic Center in Russellville.
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The Islamic Center of Russellville was established in summer of 2014 to accommodate the increased numbers of Muslim students attending Arkansas Tech University and the Muslim-American families living in Russellville.
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ICR’s congregation is diverse, with a membership that includes students, engineers, doctors, businessmen and professors from the United States and many other countries.
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Friday congregational prayers usually have around 70-80 worshipers.
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ICR’s mission is to encourage people of all ages, ethnic groups, Muslims and non-Muslims to learn and develop their knowledge of Islam, to bridge the gap between the communities by providing the necessary resources, and to provide education and services that advance justice and promote compassion and freedom.
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ICR proclaims to our community at large that we will be honest, clean, benevolent, honorable, respectful, and the best of neighbors. We support justice, family values, honesty, truthfulness, mercy for the young, care for the elderly, and charity for the poor.
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ICR aims to be the focal point for the surrounding Muslim community, in order to enhance understanding and preserve religious virtues.
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ICR aims to strengthen the bonds between Muslims and Non-Muslims by establishing a united community through working in harmony with other faith groups and civic organizations to enhance our collective future, tolerance, and respect amongst the people of Russellville and the surrounding areas.