Beyond the Gates is Muslim Family Center’s first major construction project at the 7168 Columbia Gateway Masjid, focused on building prayer and educational facilities, that will bring families together to live Islam.
We are working hard to update 20K+ sqft of space to meet County requirements to accommodate MFC’s largest programs (think Jummah, Quran and Islamic Studies, Living Islam and Ramadan Programming).
We urgently need your support to complete this project by Ramadan 2026, inshAllah.
Current Campaign: $109K - Lightening and Electrical
WHY NOW?
Because a sacred space for an intentional community changes everything.
Every donation counts. Imagine our youth, sisters, elders, and all who will benefit in Howard County, MD and beyond, once this space is built and open.
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Youth Halaqa attendees
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FUNDING STATUS
It’s all about sincere intentions, duas and your support. Here’s where your donations are going…
BEYOND THE GATES
PROJECT UPDATES
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ABOUT THE PROJECT
On Feb 28th, 2025 we acquired the keys to a large property, our future home. Half of the building was renovated as office space (West side) and the other half was not renovated at all and looks like its stuck in time (East side). When purchasing this property we knew the East side would one day be where we would have our Musallah. Because of County regulations in order to start using the East side we have to bring it up to code.
Actual Blueprints of the Initial Design
FAQ
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Donations marked for the Gateway Masjid Construction will go directly towards design, labor, and materials necessary to build out the musallah space, upgraded wudu friendly bathrooms, and other elements to allow our community to transition to using the building as a masjid.
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Not exactly, this construction we are hoping to complete, with Allah’s permission, is just the beginning. The County is actively pursuing a historic redevelopment of the Gateway area. This could be an incredible opportunity for the MFC community to envision our Dream Masjid together. We don’t want to lock in that grand plan just yet. We are waiting to hear more on what will change in the area, so the master plan we create can be responsive. You’re part of this journey with us!
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Yes! Muslim Family Center, is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization (TAX ID # 46-5035493). All donations towards this construction campaign are tax deductible.
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At this time, MFC’s Waterloo Masjid will continue to operate as a satellite facility for daily prayers and other small group meetings and events.
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Once constructed we’re hoping Daily Salah, Jummah, Ramadan, Quran and Islamic studies and youth programs will commence. Imagine the reward of everyone who prayers there, when you donate.
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Not yet, we must complete construction of the prayer area to meet strict County compliance regulations first. We’re hoping to be in space by Ramadan 2026, however time is critical and funds are needed - your generous support and duas for this Campaign will help us get there inshAllah!
Connect with the team.
For all questions/concerns related to the Beyond the Gates Project please reach out to Ehab Hassan, MFC Executive Director at ehab @ muslimfamilycenter.org.
Community - Open Office Hours: Meet with Ehab Hassan, Executive Director, weekly in an informal comfortable setting every Thursday on-site (7168 Columbia Gateway Drive) from 5:45-6:45PM. Come learn more about the project, get answers to your most pressing questions and learn more about how you can get involved.
Lead Construction Project Manager: Tarek Gebloui, @tarek.geblaoui@muslimfamilycenter.org
Lead Architect and Engineer (U&O Permit): Mohamed Salah, @mohamed.ahmed@mastructural.com
General Contractor: Forthcoming
Other key stakeholders: MFC Board of Directors, MFC Chief Operating Officer