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Mehtan Rahman
President
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Our Masjid
In 1977, a small group of Muslim students at the University of Texas at Austin came together with a shared vision, and from their efforts, Nueces Mosque was born—the first masjid in Austin. Over the past 45 years, it has become more than just a place of worship; it’s been a home away from home for thousands of students, helping them forge deep and lasting connections with their faith, their identity, and one another. Generations have passed through its doors, each leaving with memories and bonds that continue to shape their lives and strengthen the community.
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Our Imam
Mufti Anwer Imam
Mufti Anwer graduated from the 'Alimiyyah (Islamic Scholarship) Program from the Qalam Seminary where he studied under a number of scholars and teachers including Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda, Mufti Husain Kamani, Shaykh Mikaeel Ahmed Smith, and Mufti Muntasir al-Zaman. Mufti Anwer earned a sanad and ijazah (certificate of authenticity and traditional teaching license) in the memorization and recitation of the Holy Qur'an under Shaykh Uthman Khan. He completed his Specialization in Islamic Law and Legal Verdicts (Takhassus fī al-Iftā) from Al-Salam Institute in London and Cambridge Islamic College, where he studied under Shaykh Dr. Mohammad Akram al-Nadwi among other leading scholars from various madhabs. Mufti Anwer has previously served as the Imam and Religious Director at the Islamic Association of Mid-Cities (IAMC) and is a former instructor in the Rufqa Program at the Taqwa Islamic Seminary. He currently serves as the Imam and Director of Religious Affairs at Nueces Mosque.
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Mayy Alsawfta
Vice President
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Mariam Bheda
Publicity Director
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Haaziq Sheikh
Operational Finance
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Hanif Lawal
Account Manager
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Jana Shaikh
Education Director
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Elizabeth Pompa
Outreach Director
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Jude Mohamad
Hospitality Director
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Jenna Nour
Public Relations
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Fathia Olasehinde
Property Manager
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Our Mission
To serve Allah SWT by creating a campus lifestyle center located next to the University of Texas at Austin by building a self-sustaining organization and a state-of-the-art facility where all Muslims experience a true Prophetic community based on Ibadah (worship), Suhba (companionship), and Sakina (tranquility), and where all Americans come to understand the message and beauty of Islam
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Values
Following the principles of Ahl al-Sunnah Wa’l-Jamaa’ah
Fostering a Judgement-Free Space
Diverse and Welcoming to all
Developing & serving the Unique Muslim Identity of Muslims in America
Principles
These are the Nueces Mosque guiding principles and values Nueces Leadership and Community strive to follow and uphold.
- We are continuously guided by the Quran, the authentic Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and the traditions of Ahl-e-Sunnah-wal-Jama’at in all aspects of our activities and services.
- We strive to serve Allah SWT by realizing the Prophetic model of Masjid as a sacred place of worship and center of community development.
- We respect and honor our imams and scholars as custodians of Islamic knowledge. We look to them to guide us and empower them to make decisions in matters of Aqeedah and Fiqh.
- We promote Islamic morals and character in the most pleasing manner, and without any compulsion. Our role is to teach, remind, encourage, and not to compel or judge.
- We identify as Muslims and not as a particular ethnic group, race, color, or tribe. We cherish our diversity and do not practice any exclusionary activities in the center.
- Our facilities and activities are welcoming to women, minorities, and people of all faiths.
- The leaders of the center are custodians and servants of the House of Allah SWT and as such welcome and honor anyone who enters it as His guest.
- Men and women are equally encouraged to participate in center activities and equally responsible for their efforts.
- Women should have prayer space in the main Musalla without barriers, should have private space in the main Musalla for prayers and reflection.
- Women should participate in the central decision-making process.
- We strive to help our members and community practice the best of Islamic behavior and help them develop a strong American Muslim identity.
- We enjoy those aspects of our nation’s culture that do not conflict with Islamic values and avoid those which do.
- We are committed to constructively engaging in our country’s religious, civic, economic, social, and other non-political activities for the overall betterment of our nation.
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