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Serving Muslims in Indianapolis since 1970.

Over 50 years of worship, education and service, building a vibrant, healthy, sustainable Muslim community in central Indiana.

Who we are

Community service is an act of worship.

At IMCA, we believe that serving our community is a profound act of worship. From supporting our members to uplifting the broader society, our programs are designed to reflect the principles of faith, hope and charity.

1970

Serving Indianapolis since

3k+

Community members

4k+

Events hosted

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Schools, councils & services

Our mission & vision

IMCA is committed to building a vibrant, healthy, sustainable Muslim community in central Indiana, anchored in faith, celebrating our diverse heritage, and placing youth at the forefront.

We are dedicated to uplifting and serving through collaboration with the broader Muslim community and society at large, focusing on religious guidance, education, unity and interfaith harmony.

What guides us

Eight pillars of our work

01

Building Community

Creating Islamic institutions to enrich our community’s spiritual and social fabric.

02

Presenting Islam

Promoting Islam with dignity, focusing on respect and tolerance for all faiths.

03

Improving Morals

Championing societal improvement by encouraging good deeds and discouraging misconduct.

04

Strengthening Unity

Deepening connections among Muslims to foster a sense of brotherhood.

05

Islamic Teachings

Broadly disseminating Islamic teachings to enlighten members and the general public.

06

Religious Services

Delivering a broad spectrum of religious and social services to meet community needs.

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Harmony

Working towards mutual understanding and cooperation with different faiths.

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Actions for Benefit

Actively engaging in initiatives that contribute positively to our community.

From our leadership

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“At IMCA, we are dedicated to being a central hub for all the services our community members need, from spiritual guidance at Masjid Al-Fajr to education, social support and Janazah services.”

Sheikh Ahmed Alamine

Executive Director & Imam

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“Our strength has always come from our unity, our compassion, and our shared commitment to building a thriving Muslim community in Indianapolis.”

Basim Abdalla

President, Board of Directors

Governance

Board of Directors

Elected by IMCA members to guide the association’s direction, finances and long-term vision.

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Basim Abdalla

President

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Yasser Ali

Vice-President

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Adil Shah

Secretary

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Latif Diallo

Treasurer

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Adil Majid

Board Member

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Ammar Khan

Board Member

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Tareq Saleh

Board Member

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Nabiha Mahmood

Board Member

Eyas Raddad

Board Member

Sadio Ali

Board Member

Meet the team

Key staff & volunteers

The people who keep the masjid, our schools and our services running every day.

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Ustadh Muaz Ibrahim

Imam IMCA

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Yahya Tomasiewicz

Principal Weekend Academy

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Matteo Hodge

Youth Council Director

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Muhammad Tomasiewicz

IT Manager

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Khalid Erregragui

Maintenance Manager

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Mohammed Abuzayda

Director of Media Production

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Michele Mubarak

Social Worker

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Sherry Johnson

Women Council President

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Marlen Huesca

Surveyor, Editor & Communications

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Rubina Dalal

Food Pantry Maintainer

Volunteer

Volunteering is part of Islam.

Help at the masjid, the pantry, our schools and events. Sign up in the IMCA volunteer app.

Membership

Become an IMCA member.

Members vote in elections, support the masjid and help shape our community’s future.