Discover Islamic Centers in Alabama: Mosques, Prayer Halls, and Community Life

Alabama’s Muslim community is active and growing, supported by a network of mosques and Islamic centers that offer daily prayers, Friday Jumu’ah, education, youth programs, interfaith outreach, and social services. Below is a vetted roundup of major centers by region, with links and details verified from official or primary sources.

Greater Birmingham (Central Alabama)

Birmingham Islamic Society (BIS) – umbrella organization with multiple sites:

• Hoover Crescent Islamic Center (HCIC) – BIS headquarters; large prayer hall, classrooms, and programs. Address: 2524 Hackberry Ln, Hoover.

• Homewood Masjid – hosts daily and Friday prayers; also home to Islamic Academy of Alabama. Address: 1810 25th Ct S, Homewood.

• West Side (Fairfield) Masjid – established to serve the west side community. Address: 4506 Gary Ave, Fairfield.

• Jasper Masjid and GreyStone Musallah are additional BIS prayer locations for outlying communities.

North Alabama

Huntsville Islamic Center (HIC) – full-service community with daily prayers and programs. Address: 1645 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville.

Madison Masjid (North Alabama Islamic Society) – Jumu’ah at 1:00 pm; active lectures and events. Address: 105 W Dublin Dr, Madison.

Islamic Center of Decatur (ICD) – mosque & community center; prayer schedule posted online. Address: 2916 Sandlin Rd SW, Decatur.

Florence Islamic Center (FIC) – serving the Shoals/UNA area since 2012; programs and community outreach. Address: 401 Veterans Dr, Florence.

West/Central Corridor

Islamic Center of Tuscaloosa (Masjid Omar ibn Al-Khattab) – near the University of Alabama; active student and family community. Address: 1416 Paul W Bryant Dr, Tuscaloosa.

Montgomery Metro

East Montgomery Islamic Society (EMIS) – founded 2006; family-focused programs and five daily prayers. Address: 8786 Vaughn Rd, Montgomery.

Muslim Center of Montgomery / Masjid Qasim Bilal El-Amin – community programs and outreach. Addresses referenced on the center’s site and listings: 4340 S Court St and 2425 Lark Dr.

Auburn–Opelika (East Alabama)

Auburn Islamic Center (AIC) – near Auburn University; five daily prayers and Jumu’ah at 1:00 pm year-round; popular stop off I-85. Address: 338 Armstrong St, Auburn.

Gulf Coast & Wiregrass (South Alabama)

Islamic Society of Mobile – the metro’s largest mosque; across from the University of South Alabama; daily prayers and regular lectures. (Common listing address: 63 East Dr, Mobile.)

American Islamic Center of Mobile – community mosque with Sunday school and programs. Address: 6702 Old Shell Rd, Mobile.

Islamic Center of Dothan / Masjid al-Noor (Wiregrass) – serving Dothan and surrounding towns. Address commonly listed: 211 Jeff St, Dothan; another active congregation “Masjid al-Noor” at 1603 Napier Field Rd (Grimes).

Historic Tuskegee

Masjid Ash-Shura (est. 1983) – longstanding Tuskegee mosque; address listed as 1902 Franklin Rd.

Tuskegee Islamic Community / Tuskegee Masjid – multiple directory entries list addresses at 1103 S Main St and 1313/1902 Franklin Rd, reflecting moves/expansions over time. (Historic sources also note a late-1960s mosque presence in Tuskegee.) If you plan a visit, call ahead to confirm the current active location.

Tips for Visitors

• Confirm Jumu’ah time: Many centers post khutbah/iqamah schedules that may shift seasonally. Check the center’s site or social feed the week you plan to attend.

• University hubs: Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Florence, and Mobile mosques often serve large student populations and host open houses/interfaith events.

• Regional networks: In Birmingham, BIS coordinates facilities, schools, burial services, and clinics—useful for newcomers.