Beyond the Gates is our first major construction and renovation project at 7168 Columbia Gateway Masjid.

On Feb 28th, 2025, Allah(swt) blessed our beautiful MFC community with the keys to one of the largest Masjid spaces in Howard County, MD and in awe and gratitude we realized anything is possible with sincere intentions, dua and effort.

Let’s keep going, we need your critical support to open the doors to Jummah, Youth Islamic Studies and much more! The Goal: Opening the full 40K+ square feet of space by Ramadan 2026, together.

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What is being funded.

Every donation counts. We are raising funds for: (1) Prayer Space (2) Youth Islamic Studies Space (3) Bathrooms (4) Fire/Safety.

WHY NOW?

Because a sacred space for an intentional community changes everything.

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Updates

August 2025 Update

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July 2025 Update

We have purchased the new property and thank you for helping us raise $7.5M. Before opening for Jummah and prayers, we must complete updated site plans and use/occupancy permits. We will keep you informed and share updates during Jummah. Please continue making dua’ for an easy process and acceptance of this sadaqa jariyah.
- Ehab Hassan (On behalf of the Gateway to Paradise Project Team)

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February 2025 Update

Alhumdulilah, the community has helped us raise all the funds we need to purchase the new masjid property. We will provide updates and keep you informed during Jummah. Kindly continue to make dua for a smooth process and the acceptance of this ongoing charity (sadaqa jariyah).
- Ehab Hassan (On behalf of the Gateway to Paradise Project Team)

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