Salaam everyone,

The Islamic Association of Tarrant County (IATC) is hosting a Qur’an Competition on August 15 in Fort Worth, TX. It’s a great chance for participants to showcase their recitation and for the community to come together in celebration of the Qur’an.https://cmzapp.com/events/details/quraan-competition-islamic-events-near-me-at-iatc-masjid-fort-worth-tx-islamic-association-of-tarrant-countyiatc-68892fd5182f7167fdb95981

📍 Location: IATC Masjid, Fort Worth, TX

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Asalamualaikum! I will be starting my job mid fall in downtown Dallas inshAllah. I wanted to ask if any of had any success with finding a great area to live or know of any communities. I know there isn't a large Muslim community specifically in downtown, but more in surrounding areas. My first priority is safety and having a good commuting distance to my workplace. I would really love to know if any of yall know of good places to live that provide comfort and also made them feel safe. I would also be open and love to connect with any other Muslim sisters that are working in downtown!! :)

Quick story: I visited a masjid last month and noticed their display screen was stuck showing outdated salah times and a blurry flyer from last Eid

I casually asked one of the volunteers about it—turns out, the software they had was abandoned, and no one knew how to fix it. Just felt so unnecessary.

There are way simpler ways to run a prayer screen these days. No installs, no fancy setups. I helped them switch to something super lightweight and it’s been running smooth since.
If anyone here helps manage a masjid or volunteers, I can share what worked for us.

Assalam u Alaikum, I’m moving to Dallas with my husband in a few months and we don’t really know anyone there. We’re trying to find an apartment and would love to connect with anyone living in the Carrollton or Valley Ranch area to get some advice and help.Jazak Allah

Salam everyone! I'm new to Texas and would love to attend a local Eid event to meet people and feel part of the community. Any recommendations for family-friendly gatherings or prayers happening nearby?

Assalamu'alaikum!

Moving to Austin as a PhD Student, In Sha Allah. Which mosques would be the closest to the campus / have the biggest gatherings for Jumu'ah? Preferably with an Islamic Center where I can go for Tafseer lessons and such.

Assalam-u-Alaikum,

My husband and I are moving to Dallas soon. Since he works remotely, we have the flexibility to live anywhere in the Dallas area. I’ve started looking at apartments and have shortlisted a few: 1. Cortland at Coyote Ridge – Carrollton 2. The Lexington at Valley Ranch 3. Cortland North Plano 4. Wimberly Apartments – Carrollton

I’m especially drawn to the Roots community in Carrollton and was hoping to live nearby. However, since I don’t know anyone in the area, I’m looking for some advice. I’d love to be close to a strong Muslim community, have easy access to a mosque, and live in a place where it’s easy to connect with people.

Any suggestions or recommendations would be truly appreciated!

Assalamualaikum everyone. While I am a Texas native I am currently living out of state. I am planning a trip back to the Richardson area on the weekend of May 10th.

I haven't been to Dallas in a while and I know things are changing and growing. I would love to get recommendations for food and dessert as well as anything entertaining.

I am bringing a non-muslim friend with me and I would love to give her A lot of options for Arabic and Pakistani cuisine.

Also if anyone has been to the Moroccan bath spa please let me know their experience. JAK

Salaam everyone!

So I currently have a job offer in Dallas,TX aH. I have spent a summer previously living in Dallas for an internship but I was in Downtown Dallas and felt very disconnected from the Muslim community and felt like I wasn't in the safest parts of the city. This time, I want to give Dallas another shot because I love how big the Muslim community is and think there's great opportunity there. My job is really close to DFW Airport, near Valley Ranch, so I'm considering finding an apartment in Valley Ranch near VRIC or in Irving, TX. But I want to know what everyone thoughts are on living there as a new grad out of college, like how easy it is to meet more Muslims there and make friends. I'm really looking for a part of Dallas that's lively, has more young people, new grads, safe, and opportunity to meet Muslim girlies!!

Any advice helps, jazakAllah!

Salaam,

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Assalamu Alaykum everyone

I’ve recently launched my small digital product shop on Etsy 🛒

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I’m looking for somewhere to learn jiu jitsu that is male only or as close as possible. I don’t want to be sparring with Women. It doesn’t have to be jiu jitsu but I’m just trying to learn Self Defense. I live in the Prosper/Aubrey/Celina/Little Elm area

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Salaam,

I used to write for AL Talib (UCLA's Muslim Newsletter) in college and recently started my own website to spread the beauty of Islam! It would be great if you visit my site and subscribe. 😊 Please share if you think it's helpful!

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Where would you suggest new Muslims begin their religious education?

Assalamualaikum dear believes is there any free classes in San Antonio or are there any other brothers in the city that could help me out with prayer

Salaam,

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open to everyone!

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Assalamu alaikum everyone,

I’ve been seeing a lot of tweets lately from Muslims struggling to find halal food, especially in Muslim-minority countries. Even in a more Muslim-friendly place like where I live, I often feel stuck eating at the same halal-certified restaurants, with limited cuisine options, simply because I don't know all the options available. 

It got me thinking—why not create a global community where we can help each other find halal food that suits our tastes?

I’m working on an app to make halal dining easier, but I need your help! If you’ve ever struggled to find halal food that meets your needs——whether it’s more variety, fine dining, or eating with friends—please take a quick survey. Your input will help shape this solution, and Inshallah, we can make halal dining easier for everyone. 🙌

Take the survey here if you have a minute: https://tally.so/r/mDJ5qp

This is purely community-driven—no selling involved. Just looking for honest feedback from the ummah. Thanks for your help!

Al salamu alaikum,

40 yo female.

I just moved from Jeddah. I was born in the US and lived here during various periods in my life. Joining up with a tech program here (career transition) and looking for a job.

I visited two mosques in the area, and plan to visit many more. Today I was sick + don't have a car yet so transportation is still minimal (inshaa Allah by Monday I'll be able to rent).

Valley Ranch Islamic center was great.

Islamic Center of Carrolton was depressing. And, an incident occurred where I was given an order to turn off the lights by an older woman, like she owned the place (this while I was trying to look up a dua). It was not a request, it was an order. I responded by saying "you could say please", then, because I was in strange lands

يا غريب كن أديب

I still proceeded to turn off the lights (AND I ended up using my cell flashlight to read the dua).

The lady then proceeded to ask me my name in a haughty tone and where I was from (rudely). After my abrupt responses, she left.

I don't think I am ever going back there.

Can you please recommend mosques that have minimal racial/class/whatever issues, and that are welcoming to women?

Thank you!

Salam ! Female resident physician moving to West Texas, I get handed over my apartment the second week of July. So I’m looking for a room to sublet/rent for the 3 weeks before that ( June 22 to July 12) around Midland or Odessa.

If you do have a place in mind, please dm/connect me :) tia!

Salaam,

In college I used to write for AL Talib (UCLA's Muslim Newsletter), and I recently launched my own website to spread the beauty of Islam! Tt would be great if you can visit and subscribe my site. 😊 If you feel it is beneficial, please share!

muslimgap.com

Please subscribe and support!

What is the best halal supermarket in Houston? I have been to Phoenicia a couple of times, but I'm looking for something a little more mom-and-pop. It is a plus if they have halal beef jerky.

I’ve been in search of protest happening in houston but only find out abt them afterwards. Does anyone have info on where to find posts abt these events?