Islamic Da'wah Center

Islamic Da`wah Center-Main Street View

The front of the building is reminiscent of ancient Greek colonnaded architecture. The ex-Houston National Bank is one of four banks once stood on the corners of Main Street and Franklin; only three of these historical landmarks is standing today.

Islamic Da`wah Center-Main Prayer Hall

The prayer hall area can easily accommodate 1200 people for prayers. On the right side of the picture stands the [mín baàr] a wooden platform hand carved in Egypt. It is simply a raised area for the [I maám], leader of prayer, to address the worshipers during Friday prayers. This piece of art is reminiscent the [mámlook] Islamic era; Muslim rulers of Egypt from the 13th to the 16th century. Attached to the right of the [mín baàr] is a wooden panel of Egyptian mosaics.

Islamic Da`wah Center- Mezzanine

These massive columns of colorful marble imported from Europe. The top of columns are layered with marble sheets hand carved in Egypt with verses from the Quran.

Islamic Da`wah Center-Looking Down at the Prayer Hall.

Beautiful hand made Persian rugs with Islamic design covers the main prayer hall.

Islamic Da`wah Center-Interior Dome

This beautiful dome atop the main prayer hall is a work of art. Engraved in its center is the star of the state of Texas. The two anchors symbolize the ex-bank image of assurance and security.

Islamic Da`wah Center-Dome & Mezzanine View