Ummah Islamic Foundation
A House of Allah. A Home for the Ummah.
By the mercy of Allah (SWT), we are establishing a welcoming masjid and Islamic community center in the heart of Hickory Hills, Illinois.
Your gift goes to VR4Ummah Foundation, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
- Location
- 8747 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills
- Status
- Purchase contract accepted
- Goal
- $725,000
- Call
- (630) 674-6872
بِسْمِ ٱللَّٰهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Especially Merciful.
We are building a masjid for Hickory Hills and the southwest suburbs
Muslim families in Hickory Hills and the southwest suburbs need an accessible place to pray, learn, and raise their children in faith. By the grace of Allah (SWT), we are establishing it at 8747 S. Roberts Road.
VR4Ummah Foundation's purchase contract has been accepted. We are now raising the funds to complete the purchase and open a masjid and Islamic community center that will serve our children, families, elders, and future generations, insha'Allah.
We stand firmly for the truth and for our Muslim community, and we work with people of every faith for peace and the common good. Here, insha'Allah, children will learn to love the Qur'an, young people will find their purpose, families will grow stronger, and neighbors will come together in service.
Who is buying it, and who will run it
- Buying the property
- VR4Ummah Foundation
- Day-to-day operations
- Run by Ummah Islamic Foundation
- Tax status
- Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- EIN
- 43-2716521
Help us open the doors of Ummah Islamic Foundation
Dr. Imam Musa Azam invites our community to take part in establishing Ummah Islamic Foundation at 8747 S. Roberts Road, Hickory Hills — a house of Allah where prayer, learning, and service can flourish for generations.
A message from Dr. Sabeel Ahmed
Dr. Sabeel Ahmed, Executive Director of the GainPeace Project, an outreach project of ICNA, speaks about the purchase of this property and the campaign to establish Ummah Islamic Foundation.
See the building as it stands today
A look inside 8747 S. Roberts Road, before the property has been prepared for its intended community use.
Five commitments, rooted in the Qur'an and Sunnah
Our mission rests upon five essential commitments rooted in the Qur'an and the authentic Sunnah — and on bringing Muslims of every background together upon the shared foundations of Islam.
- إيمان
Faith
Strengthening our relationship with Allah through worship, remembrance, and spiritual development.
- علم
Knowledge
Making Qur'anic and Islamic education accessible to children, youth, and adults alike.
- أسرة
Family
Supporting healthy families, strong marriages, and intergenerational connections.
- قيادة
Leadership
Preparing young Muslims to become confident, ethical, and responsible contributors to society.
- خدمة
Service
Demonstrating Islamic values through compassion, community engagement, and service to humanity.
What we will offer
The following are planned services, to be introduced progressively as facilities, resources, staffing, and approvals permit, insha'Allah.
Daily prayers
The five daily congregational prayers in a welcoming, spiritually uplifting environment.
Jumu'ah & Ramadan
Jumu'ah khutbahs, Taraweeh, Qur'anic programs, and community iftars during Ramadan.
Qur'an & Islamic classes
After-school and weekend Qur'an reading, Tajweed, memorization, and Islamic studies.
Youth development
Mentorship, leadership, identity workshops, and a place where young Muslims truly belong.
Family & women's programs
Marriage education, parenting workshops, and sisters' worship, education, and engagement.
Community service
Charitable outreach, support for families in hardship, and respectful interfaith understanding.
The honor of building the houses of Allah
إِنَّمَا يَعْمُرُ مَسَاجِدَ اللَّهِ مَنْ آمَنَ بِاللَّهِ وَالْيَوْمِ الْآخِرِ وَأَقَامَ الصَّلَاةَ وَآتَى الزَّكَاةَ وَلَمْ يَخْشَ إِلَّا اللَّهَ
"Indeed, the mosques of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, establish prayer, give zakah, and fear none except Allah."
Surah At-Tawbah 9:18
A masjid is not simply a place of bricks and concrete. It is a sacred institution sustained by faith, sincerity, worship, generosity, and service.
Your sadaqah jariyah can benefit generations
مَنْ بَنَى مَسْجِدًا لِلَّهِ بَنَى اللَّهُ لَهُ فِي الْجَنَّةِ مِثْلَهُ
"Whoever builds a mosque for Allah, Allah will build for him something like it in Paradise."
Sahih al-Bukhari 450; Sahih Muslim 533
Every prayer offered, every Qur'anic lesson taught, every child inspired, and every family supported represents the potential for continuing reward — an ongoing charity whose benefit may continue long after our lives have ended.
$550,000 left to raise
VR4Ummah Foundation's purchase contract for 8747 S. Roberts Road has been accepted. We are working toward completing the acquisition and preparing the property for its intended community use.
- Purchase price
- $725,000
- Committed
- $175,000
- Remaining
- $550,000
As announced in the campaign flyer.
Together, we can open these doors
The masjid we establish today may become the place where our grandchildren learn their first surah tomorrow. We invite you to participate according to your ability, with sincerity and trust in Allah.