Islam, an Arabic word meaning surrender, is a derivative of the root silm or peace i.e. one can achieve peace with God, with one’s self and with humanity by surrendering to the Will of God. Islam is not a new religion, but incorporates the same truths revealed by God through the prophets to all peoples of all times. Islam is not only a set of beliefs, but establishes a complete way of life.
The people who believe in Islam are called Muslims. Worldwide, there are about 1.5 billion Muslims of different nationalities, races and cultures – from the Philippines to Nigeria. Only about 18 percent live in the Arab world; the world’s largest Muslim country is Indonesia; substantial parts of Asia and most of Africa are Muslim; significant minorities are found in the former Soviet Union, China, North and South America and Europe.
Muslim belief is based on six primary principles:
Muslims are enjoined to practice the five Pillars of Islam, which are:
Prayer is a means to make mankind remember that there is a Supreme Power that we must not ignore. By having the prayer spread throughout the day, one is always involved in remembering God. You start and end your day remembering God. And in the short period of the day, you remember Him three other times. The benefit here is, if a person is going to commit some kind of sin, he may think twice before committing it since he may already have finished his prayer or is soon to begin a prayer. There are many types of optional prayers:
Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) tells us our religious obligations are for us, except for fasting which we do for the sake of God. We are showing our devotion to God by our self discipline and only He and the individual Muslim know whether the fast is intact or not. Muslims should fast only if they are physically able to fast if a person is ill, or traveling, or a woman is pregnant or menstruating, then they are excused from the fast until they are able to fast. Then they must make up the missed days of the fast. If a person has a condition where they are on heart medication or diabetic, where they must constantly be on a medication, then they are excused from fasting but must feed a poor person for every day of Ramadan.
At the three different locations where Prophet Abraham threw pebbles at Satan, pilgrims throw pebbles at symbolic pillars of the devil, indicating their refusal to follow the ways of Satan. A journey to Mina follows and here pilgrims stay overnight and sleep in tents or under the stars. The last ritual that pilgrims perform is to gather at Mount Arafat to pray. The day after they descend from this Mount, is considered the Holiday of the Sacrifice, or Eid-ul-Adha. This day consists of pilgrims offering a sacrifice to God of a sheep, cow or a camel. This ritual is included because of the obedience of Prophets Abraham and Ishmael when God ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Ishmael. Ishmael told his father that if God had ordered Abraham to sacrifice him then Ishmael was ready to obey his father. As Abraham was about to cut Ishmael’s neck, God sent down a ram to be sacrificed in place of Ishmael.
The annual family membership fee is $300. The annual single membership fee is $150. Student membership fee is $10 (no voting rights). Fees can be paid in installments.
The Islamic Center has proudly served the Muslim community and the community at-large for over 35 years. Your membership donation supports our continuing efforts for generations to come.
The Center offers a wide range of programming for families and individuals in Islamic education, cultural enhancement, and interfaith understanding. We strive to do more – your support is vital.
Fully-paid resident members can vote in annual elections, attend general assembly meetings, and serve in the leadership and on committees.
To show appreciation for those who support the Center, members receive special rates on rental of the Social Hall and Khan Pavilion, enrollment in the Al-Nour Weekend School, Islamic School and more.
Regular business hours for the Islamic Center are 9a-4p, Monday thru Friday.
During the week, the Islamic Center is open for daily prayers. During standard times (winter months), the mosque is open for Fajr, Zuhr, Asr, and Isha Prayers according to the the masjid prayer time calendar.
During daylight savings time (summer months), the mosque is open for Fajr Zuhr, Maghrib and Isha Prayers according to the masjid prayer time calendar
The Islamic Center of Great Toledo is located in Perrysburg Township.
Islamic Center of Greater Toledo
25877 Scheider Road
Perrysburg, OH
Exit 2 (Perrysburg/Rt 25).
At exit stoplight turn right onto Rt 25.
Proceed to Roachton Rd. (about 1 mile, past Levis Commons)
Turn left onto Roachton Rd at light (gas station on left hand side).
Proceed to Scheider Rd. (about 1/2 mile, just over the I-75 overpass)
Turn left onto Scheider Rd
Exit 2 (Perrysburg/Rt 25).
At exit stoplight turn left onto Rt 25.
Proceed to Roachton Rd. (about 1 mile, past Levis Commons)
Turn left onto Roachton Rd at light (gas station on left hand side).
Proceed to Scheider Rd. (about 1/2 mile, just over the I-75 overpass)
Turn left onto Scheider Rd
It can be difficult to join a new house of worship, and even more difficult if you’re new to the faith. Let us help you through your journey, whether you’re inquiring about Islam or are looking for classes or support to deepen your spiritual life. Everyone is welcome at the Islamic Center, and we want you to feel comfortable in your faith. Please introduce yourself and let us know how we can help.
Every Sunday at 10:30am the Imam has a class, “Understanding the Arabic of the Qur’an) to help understand the meaning of common surahs (verses) used in daily prayers and beyond. There is also a 12:30pm lecture every Sunday highlighting various relavent topics in Islam. The Imam is available to answer any questions and also holds Islam 101 classes at your request. Attending classes and programs, asking questions and introducing yourself will go a long way in connecting with others in the community.
It’s easy to take the shahada, or declaration of faith. We suggest you speak with our Imam first to see if you have any questions to prepare you for this important step. Once you are ready, the shahada (“There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah”) can be taken in front of the community, often after a Friday prayer, or can be done in a more private setting depending on your preference. Contact us for an appointment.
