Mosques In Denver

Programs For RAMADAN 2023

3/25/2023

Assalamu Alaikum everyone. We have plenty of new programs, events and activities prepared for you for the holy month of Ramadan. All are welcome to attend, and we hope that you will come to at least one event this month.

As a special treat, we are honored to have our guest Sheikh Ahmad Dardiry, Teacher of Qur'an and Taweed at Al-MASJID AL-NABAWI, who has come all the way from Madina. He will join us during the month of Ramadan and lead Taraweeh prayers.

Lastly, we will be hosting nightly Iftar dinners from 03/23/2023 - 04/22/2023 starting at 7:15PM. All are welcome!

Preparing for ramadan

3/5/2023

Prayer Times

12/29/2022

2022 Survey Results

12/28/2022

Thanks to all that participated in our end of year surveys. From these surveys, we found two major themes that the community expressed a huge need for.

Theme #1: Convenience

Much of our first survey responses touched on shorter, clearer, and more focused khutbahs. Also, we recognized that the contents of the khutbahs should spark inspiration in our hearts. To that end, we will work towards making these shorter, with perhaps a 20-minute limit, since we do not want to short change the message. We do see opportunities to keep our Friday khutbahs more english-focused, and less repetitive, so that all can follow along with minimum listening efforts.

The parking lot is an issue that we very much agree needs attention. Our parking lot is old, and is in need of a major renovation to accommodate more vehicles - as well as facilitate a more efficient way to enter and exit the lot. To that end, we are actively seeking rental agreement options with our landlord, and hope to come to an understanding on how best to handle (and ultimately fund) a new $40,000 - $80,000 parking lot.

Lastly, we understand that many who come to our Friday khutbahs are taking their lunch breaks in order to attend, and would appreciate speedy food options after each khutbah. To that end, we are in conversations with El Turkito, a favored halal food truck, as well as given the restaurant next door, Hayati Mediterranean Grill, a heads up, so that they will be available to serve quick meals, so you can get on your way.

Theme #2: Connection

What was fascinating about our second survey was the need for finding a muslim mate. We attempted to host a handful of matrimonial events in 2022, learning that these require an incredible amount of planning and resources to make these worthwhile. In order for us to accommodate this need, we would need at least 5 volunteers to commit themselves to this initiative. If you know of any potential local volunteers in the Denver-Metro area, please have them contact us.

Spiritual support - through Quran classes was another connection point that we found very interesting. We see an opportunity to conduct formal Quran classes, but are curious to know of just how many in our local congregation would commit to tuition fees to attend. If we had a solid number to rely on, we could better plan around this need, and secure the resources necessary to make this worthwhile.

Lastly, there was mention of a new location. Our masjid currently does a good job of serving as a convenient pray hall in the downtown Denver area. If we were to expand our value, and introduce programs such as matrimonial events or Quran classes, it would certainly require more dedicated space to accommodate these types of functions. Unfortunately, we are not at a point financially to raise the large funds necessary to secure (and maintain) a multi-million dollar space in downtown Denver. However, if you know of such investors and/or donors that are willing to donate - the Masjid Al Shuhada board of directors would be happy to have conversations with them.

P.S. Regarding unity... we are currently in conversation with the Colorado Imam Council to test the viability of a large Eid celebration on Saturday April 22, 2023. Stay tuned for more developments.

Community Dinner Photos

9/11/2022

2022 EID Al Fitr Photos

5/7/2022

COMMUNITY DINNER Photos

2/19/2022

Tips for becoming a non profit business owner

2/18/2022

Launching a nonprofit company is a great way to give back to your community and have a positive impact on the world. Whether you want to promote a social cause, protect the planet, or save abandoned pets, running your nonprofit is bound to be fulfilling.

But starting a nonprofit isn’t always a simple process, especially if you’re new to entrepreneurship. Thankfully, we’ve gathered some great tips and resources to guide you through!

Incorporate Your Nonprofit
The process of incorporating your business can be complicated, but with enough research, you should be able to do it without hiring a lawyer!

Come up with a name for your nonprofit and make sure it hasn’t already been taken by another business.
Choose a legal structure for your business such as a nonprofit corporation.
Remember to file for 501(c)(3) tax exemption.

Market Your New Business
Marketing a nonprofit can be a lot of fun! This is your chance to spread the word and be an advocate for your cause.

Hosting local events is a great way to spread awareness about your new nonprofit.
Set up social media accounts so you can start attracting online visitors to your website.
Create and publish valuable content to drum up donations and attract volunteers.
If you’re exchanging images with a marketing expert, use an online convert JPG to PDF tool to merge multiple images onto one PDF.

Keep it Legal
Maintaining your nonprofit status is key. Make sure your business remains compliant with nonprofit laws so you can avoid legal issues.

Maintain meticulous records and stay on top of your annual filing requirements.
Create company bylaws to establish rules for funding your nonprofit and filing practices.
Enlist tax experts to analyze your nonprofit and tend to all your tax-related needs.
Make sure you understand your tax obligations if you pay employees to work for your nonprofit.

Few business models are more rewarding than one that benefits the greater good. As you work to launch your nonprofit, keep your mission in mind — it will drive you through the tedious legal and financial tasks ahead. Start planning your nonprofit today!
This article is brought to you by the Downtown Denver Islamic Center, an independent non-profit organization dedicated to provide a peaceful and welcoming space of Islamic rituals and education for all. Its purpose is to practice and share the teachings and values of Islam by providing religious, spiritual, educational and recreational facilities for those interested. Contact us today for more information.

Free Food packages

12/6/2021

Are you and your family in need of immediate food relief? The Downtown Denver Islamic Center has teamed up with the Colorado Muslim Food Relief organization to help distribute food packages.

Awards ceremony & community Dinner

10/30/2021

We had a wonderful time celebrating the winners of the Seekers of Knowledge Contest last month. After the ceremony, we came together to enjoy a hearty meal provided by members of out ummah.

We are so proud of our muslim youth, so to honor them and their diligent efforts, we featured each student's essay on our website.

VIEW STUDENT ESSAYS

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Masjid Al-Shuhada​

​Theme #1: Convenience

Theme #2: ​Connection

Masjid Al-Shuhada

Theme #1: Convenience

Theme #2: Connection