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The Islamic Center of Tucson (ICT) is an Islamic
institution which was established in Tucson in 1966.
It was found by a couple of students at the
University of Arizona who felt the need to establish
a mosque to serve as a place to gather for prayers
and to fellowship with other Muslim students.
Until 1976, ICT did not have a headquarter. The
members of ICT met at private houses or at certain
reserved rooms at the the University of Arizona to
perform prayers and conduct their religious
activities. In 1976,ICT opened its first headquarter
near the university at 1627 E. Second street.
In 1980,ICT witnessed a dramatic increase in its
membership. This growth in membership was due to the
flux of foreign Muslim students from all over the
Muslim world to the University of Arizona. Due to
the lack of space, the organization built a new
headquarter which was built at a cost of
approximately 1 million dollars. |
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The aims and purposes of the ICT are to (gain the pleasure of Allah) serve
the best interests of Islam and the Muslims in the Tucson metropolitan area,
but not limited to, southeast Arizona counties, enabling them to practice
Islam as a complete way of life. Toward this end, the ICT shall, in cooperation
with ISNA:
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Help the Muslims of southeastern Arizona area carry out Islamic programs
and projects in accordance with the guidelines of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Assist Muslims in organizing themselves for the entire spectrum of
Islamic activities, including, but not limited to social, cultural, religious,
and educational activities.
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Strengthen fraternal bonds and brotherly relations among Muslims.
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Promote friendly relations and understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims
in accordance with the teachings of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Endeavor to make Islamic teachings known to Muslims and non-Muslims,
as in Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Promote cooperation with other Muslims organizations on state, regional,
national, and international levels, in accordance with the guidelines
of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
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Propagate Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims.
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