Community News & Blog

Community News & Blog

Explore helpful articles on faith, family, community life, and visiting Stroudsburg Islamic Center. For current announcements and program schedules, please visit our Events & Programs page.

  • Preparing for Your First Visit to Stroudsburg Islamic Center
    A friendly introduction for visitors who want to attend prayer, ask questions, or learn more about the Center.
  • Five Simple Ways to Strengthen Our Community
    Small acts of service, kindness, and participation help build a stronger local Muslim community.
  • A Welcoming Place for Prayer and Community
    Discover ways to connect with Stroudsburg Islamic Center through prayer, learning, and community participation.
  • Shahadah
    Shahadah — The Declaration of Faith The Shahadah is the first and most important pillar of Islam. It is the declaration that a person believes in and accepts the fundamental message of Islam. Arabic: أَشْهَدُ أَنْ لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ Transliteration: Ash-hadu an lā ilāha illallāh, wa ash-hadu anna Muḥammadan …
  • Islam
    What Is Islam? Islam is a monotheistic religion that teaches the worship of one God, Allah (SWT), and living a life of faith, righteousness, compassion, justice, and peace. The word Islam comes from an Arabic root associated with submission and peace. A Muslim is a person who submits to Allah and seeks to live according …