17940 S. Bronk Rd. Plainfield, IL 60586
Phone: (815) 230-0786

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS TO ATTEND SERVICES

1. If you are not feeling well, please consult a physician. It is critical that we show personal responsibility and care for others and avoid coming to the Masjid if not feeling well
2. For you own safety and safety of others, please wear a mask
3. Keep a distance from others as a precaution and avoid handshakes and hugs

Al-Aqsa Community Center

Assalam-o-alaikum Wa Rahmatullaha Wa Barakatuhu,

Greetings of Peace!
Al Aqsa Masjid is conveniently located in southwest suburb of Plainfield, Illinois. We offer many services to community including:


  • Daily & Jumuah Salah

  • Nazirah classes for children

  • Hifz classes

  • Weekend School

  • Summer School

  • Dawah Programs

  • Nikkah Ceremony Apply now


Come and support your masjid. We are religious, not-for-profit 501c(3) organization and your donations are tax deductable. Our tax ID number is 36-3499230. Please donate generously. Jazakum Allah Khair.

Ramadan Programs

1. Daily Iftaar & Dinner
2. Taraweeh salah
3. Live Taraweeh on YouTube
4. Khaterah before Isha
5. Etekaf last ten days
6. Tahajjud salah last ten night
7. Arrangements for sisters
8. Free Baby sitting available Fri-Sun
9. Khatem-ul-Quran on 29th night of Ramadan

Join our Security Team

We are looking for able bodied brothers and sisters to join the Masjid Security Team. This is a great opportunity for those aspiring to be a close servant of Allah (SWT) and seeking His pleasure:

“There will certainly be no fear for the close servants of Allah, nor will they grieve.”
[Qur’an 10:62]

You can commit as little as once a month. We will work with your schedule and provide proper training and guidelines. To join, let a Masjid volunteer know after Jumu’ah, email accplainfield@gmail.com for more information, or join us this upcoming Security Meeting:
Wednesday, Mar. 15, after Isha Prayer at the Education Room.


Weekend School returns

With the grace of Allah, we are pleased to announce that Weekend School will be in session for the school year 2022-2023. Please navigate to School tab for more information. You can also email accplainfield@gmail.com for registration link and more information.


Eid Al-Adha Celebrated

Community celebrated Eid Al-Adha on July 9th. Hundreds of men, women, and children attended the prayer at 8am & 10am. Refreshments were served and lots of hugs and congrats were exchanged on this auspicious occasion.


Interfaith Iftar Dinner

Al Aqsa Mosque continued its tradition of holding an Iftar dinner with the interfaith partners, community and civic leaders, and neighbors. Over 100 people attended and enjoyed the occasion.


COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Al Aqsa Community Center in conjunction with Illinois Department of Public health held FREE Covid-19 Vaccination Clinics. Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J vaccines were supervised.


Presentation about Islam

At the invitation of Holmstad Covenant Retirement Community, Al Aqsa Community Center gave a presentation about Islam to the community members and other guests. Presenters were Dr Sabeel Ahmed and Imam Charles Muhammad.


Interfaith Prayer Service

Al Aqsa was part of an Interfaith event with St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church and the Joliet Jewish Congregation. The event was about each religion prayers and theme was Prayers for a New Beginning. Shaykh Zaid Khan gave presentation on Adhan, Salah, and a few Duas from the Quran and Hadith


Challenge of Faith Webinar

On Sunday, January 31st, Al Aqsa Community Center and GainPeace held a virtual Open House to discuss how the Muslim-American community adapted its religious practices and services to the challenges of the pandemic and other trying events. Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, Shaykh Zaid Khan, and Imam Charles Muhammad shared their reflections on a very difficult year. In addition, we had speakers from other faith-based organizations. Topics included Prophetic ways to deal with challenges, commonalities among different faiths, attributes of community leaders, and how Muslim-Americans adapted and adjusted their services to respond to the pandemic.

Watch Live Webinar on our FB and YouTube page.


Service Project for Homeless Shelter

As part of Al-Aqsa Community Center’s new Service Learning Initiative, our youth are raising funds to put together and donate men’s and women’s socks and toiletry kits for the homeless who are served by the Daybreak Shelter in Joliet. Due to Covid-19 we are not accepting donated items. Instead, we request funds so that we can purchase new items and have our youth package them to be distributed to the shelter. Please donate generously. To donate Click here

Mobile Food Pantry

As part of Service Learning Initiative, our Youth are raising funds to sponsor a drive-thru mobile food pantry on Wednesday, July 29th at Al Aqsa premises. The pantry will provide meal for 250 families who are food insecure and the cost is $1,200. Please donate generously. To donate Click here

ALL INDOOR PROGRAMS REMAIN CANCELED

Masjid has been re-opened partially for Salah and Jumuah prayer however all indoor programs remain cancelled. Please check Masjid bulletin board for Virtual programs offerings or outdoor activities

FREE DELIVERY during COVID-19

For elderly and needy, Aqsa Masjid is offering free delivery service for food and essentials. Call or text at (815) 230-0786

NEW MASJID BUILDING CONSTRUCTION - COMPLETED

Alhamdulillah, Masjid’s new building construction has been completed. Move in date is Friday, February 9, inshaAllah. Praise to our Lord who enabled us to build His house. Many thanks to the community and supporters for undertaking this immense task to completion, Alhamdulillah.


Prayer Timings
9 Ramadan 1444
Fri, Mar 31 2023 06:13 pm
IQAMAH TIMINGS
Fajr 5:40 AM
ZUHR 1:30 PM
ASR 5:30 PM
MAGHRIB 7:17 PM
ISHA 8:45 PM
1st Jumu'ah 1:05 PM
2nd Jumu'ah 2:05 PM

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