ISLAMIC CENTER OF VERNONAllah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "If the people knew the reward for pronouncing the Adhan and for standing in the first row (in congregational prayers) and found no other way to get that except by drawing lots they would draw lots, and if they knew the reward of the Zuhr prayer (in the early moments of its stated time) they would race for it (go early) and if they knew the reward of `Isha' and Fajr (morning) prayers in congregation, they would come to offer them even if they had to crawl." Sahih al-Bukhari Vol. 1, Book 11, Hadith 589
Islamic Center of Vernon
Islamic Center of Vernon is a Mosque and an educational non-profit organization located conveniently right at root 83 in the city of Vernon, Connecticut. Since our establishment in 2003, we continue to be dedicated to providing traditional Islamic education and community services. Our services provide Muslims with the support and knowledge they need and deserve in a nurturing and understanding environment. we encourage our community members to become strong, knowledgeable members of the community so that they will make positive contributions to our faith and society as a whole.
PILLARS OF ISLAM
SHAHADAH
”أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمدا رسول الله“ There is No God but Allah; Muhammad (SAW) is the messenger of Allah.
SALAH
Praying five time a day on prescribed times and prescribed way.
ZAKAT
Obligatory giving of a set proportion of one's wealth to charity. It is regarded as a type of worship and of self-purification
HAJJ
It is the journey to Makka that every sane adult Muslim must undertake at least once in their lives if they can afford it and are physically able.
FASTING
Practice of abstaining, usually from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity during the Islamic month of Ramadan to obtain to develop the quality of righteousness.