The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton was established more then 20 years ago.
We started off in a small one room office space which allowed the few Muslim families in the area a common place to pray. The vision of the founders was always to expand the center as the community grew to more than just a place where people come and pray. They wanted to create a space for their kids, family, neighbors and friends to come and strengthen the ties within the community. Over the years the center expanded and we moved into a bigger office space and then even a bigger one! This was the time when the Institute of Islamic Studies was established as the prominent Muslim center in the Mercer county area of New Jersey. Â
The center started to grow and offer additional services such as educational space for a weekend school for kids in KG - 9, a place for sisters to come together and share ideas and learn about their faith, religious lectures, youth groups, guest speakers, community volunteers, interfaith activities and many other services. . As we continued to expand and grow we needed a dedicated space and were able to purchase land and fund raise through our community to build our new mosque and community center in West Windsor.
SOCIAL SERVICES
Social Work
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The Muslim Center's social work services are available for the local community as well as MCGP Free Clinic patients.
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Social work services at MCGP will be provided in a safe, judgement-free environment.
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All information shared with our team will be completely confidential as per HIPAA guidelines.
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Social work services at MCGP will cover a multitude of individual and community wide issues to accommodate and best serve the diversity of our members.
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Services are available to all regardless of race, ethnicity, socio-economic background, sexual orientation or religious affiliation.Â
Free Clinic
The MCGP Free Clinic is run by volunteer healthcare providers from the community. We are located at the Muslim Center of Greater Princeton.Â
The MCGP free clinic is a service provided to all; the clinic does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. We provide services to insured and uninsured patients.Â
We are an FTCA covered health center.
Under federal law relating to the operation of health centers, the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) provides the exclusive remedy for damage from personal injury, including death, resulting from the performance of medical, surgical, dental, or related functions within the scope of deemed employment by any volunteer of a deemed health center who the Department of Health and Human Services has deemed to be an employee of the Public Health Service.
Hunger VanÂ
Halal Meals on Wheels - The goal of the Muslim Center’s Hunger Van Initiative was to begin delivering meals first on Christmas Eve 2020 and then beyond, to help combat hunger for the holidays and to ensure that the most vulnerable children, women, and men of Mercer County, NJ were able to enjoy hearty and nutritious meals.
We acquired the van for $25,000 and raised the remaining $75,000 for food supplies to prepare meals, gasoline, a driver, and other related expenses for the entirety of a year. Â
Our goal was to reach an average of 1,000 meals served per month, serving at least 250 patrons every week, totaling 12,000 meals served by the end of 2021. Â Alhamdulilah, we achieved all of the above.
Since the local soup and food kitchens are only active Monday through Friday, we planned to serve on the weekends to fill the meal gaps for those in need.Â
EDUCATION
Tarteel Academy
Under the guidance of Shaykh Ismael Essa, The Muslim Center of Greater Princeton is blessed to offer Tarteel Academy! It is very important that kids, youth and adults learn, memorize and love the Qur'an.Â
We are offering different programs which will cater to all members of our community and will encourage the revival of learning the book of Allah. We want to encourage and enable a new generation of leaders who love the book of Allah, memorize it and implement it in their daily lives. Â
Weekend School
MCGP School is to help develop model American citizens who have a strong foundation and understanding of their Islamic faith.  We want the next generation to be leaders, role models and positive figures in the community.  ​
Over the years the school has expanded and matured and now we offer Saturday classes for students in KG - 9.  Our community has grown from having only 20 children to now over 300+! Â
The focus of the school is provide our youth a place to learn, grow, embrace their faith and help them identify as Muslims in today's environment. Every year we try to enhance our curriculum, bring in more experienced staff members, hire experienced teachers, conduct training and development sessions for our teachers and try and innovate the way we teach.Â
Garden of Knowledge
Exploring Quranic Arabic and Islamic Studies
Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Quranic Arabic and Islamic Studies with the Garden of Knowledge. Discover the profound beauty and wisdom of the Quran as you delve into the intricacies of its sacred language, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the Islamic faith and its traditions. Our program nurtures the seeds of wisdom, fostering a vibrant garden of learning for those seeking to explore and grow in their understanding of these timeless subjects.
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EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
We are Dynamic and inclusive community organization that offers a wide array of events and programs to enrich the lives of its members in both real-life and Deen (religious) life. These programs are deeply rooted in the teachings of the Quran and Hadith, and they cater to various segments of the community, including sisters, seniors, and youth
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New Muslim
We know making a choice this grand and bold is not easy! So let us welcome you with open arms. Please feel free to  stop by and see what's going on in MCGP!
Start your journey by learning the basics, finding support, and mastering the five daily prayers. We provide essential guidance to help you on your path to embracing Islam.
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Hall Bookings
With its beautiful exterior and Musallah area, MCGP offers a modern facility that caters to all brides, grooms, family, and friends. Its open prayer area is the perfect place to host a Nikkah, an Islamic Marriage ceremony, as it allows visibility from all angles of the Musallah area. The mosque features intricate tile work and a beautiful chandelier that reminded me of Masjid Al-Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia. You have the opportunity to book the Musallah area for up to 50 guests. Additionally, you can reserve the mosque's banquet hall. Couples typically choose to have their Nikkah in the banquet hall (separate from the Musallah area) and also arrange for catering services
Cemetery
Our cemeteries are sacred places that are entrusted with respectfully caring for deceased individuals.
These cemeteries are designed to provide a respectful and appropriate resting place for deceased Muslims in accordance with Islamic religious and cultural traditions
