Before there was anywhere else to go, there was Nueces, Austin's first masjid, and home to this community ever since. Every jumu'ah, students and families still pour through these doors, even when there's no room left inside. Sponsor a prayer spot in the new Nueces Mosque and earn a share of every salah prayed there until the day of judgment.
A Prayer Spot is more than a space on the carpet. It is where a student prays Fajr before class, where friends stand shoulder-to-shoulder for Jumu’ah, where families gather in Ramadan, and where heavy hearts find their way back to Allah.
By sponsoring a Prayer Spot, you build the heart of the new Nueces Mosque - creating an opportunity for ongoing reward through every salah, sujud, and sincere dua offered there.
Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him a house like it in Paradise
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ - Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
A masjid is built through more than walls and floors. It is built through sincere gifts, quiet sacrifices, and believers who invest in a place they may never personally use. Sponsor a Prayer Spot and help create a home where worship never has to wait.
The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "When a person dies, their deeds come to an end except for three: an ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for them." (Muslim)
A Prayer Spot is an ongoing charity. It doesn't ask you to keep giving; instead, it asks you to give once, and let the masjid do the rest. Every tasbih, every ayah recited, and every sujud performed on that spot will contribute to your scale of good deeds long after today. You won’t always be at Nueces, but your Prayer Spot will remain.
Every contribution brings the new masjid closer to becoming a place of prayer, knowledge, and belonging.
FAQ Accordion
What exactly am I funding?−
A physical prayer spot inside Nueces Mosque - real space, actively used every day for salat, learning, and community gatherings.
Is this Sadaqah Jariyah?+
Yes, contributing to a lasting community space like this is considered an ongoing charity that continues to benefit people over time.
Do I get to choose which spot?+
Every gift goes toward maintaining and expanding usable prayer space at Nueces - we'll make sure your contribution is put to direct, immediate use in the masjid.
Can I give this on behalf of a loved one?+
Absolutely. Many donors sponsor a Prayer Spot as an ongoing charity for a parent, grandparent, or loved one who has passed. Just note it when you give.
Is my donation tax-deductible?+
Yes. Nueces Mosque is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Eligible donors will receive a donation receipt for their records.
Can I pledge and donate later?+
Yes. You may pledge now and fulfill it in accordance with the available pledge arrangements. This allows you to commit to a Prayer Spot even when you are not ready to give the full amount immediately.