A coworker/work friend found and visited this center last Friday at lunchtime and told some of us…read moreabout it in case we were interested too since its only a mile from work. Friday is a special and important/holy day for Muslims, like Sunday is for Christians. I was able to go today too, luckily no meetings at that time, so we took our lunch hour late from 115-215pm and were able to catch an Uber and catch most of the khutbah (like a sermon) that is before the prayers, although it was all in Arabic this time (last week he said there was an English translator). And I'd read about the earphones available for translation in these reviews but we got there too late and didnt want to be walking around being disruptive looking for them. It didn't matter though because it was really the experience/community/prayers we were there for. He went in the front door with the males and I followed a lady with a hijab that I saw walking through the parking lot to a rear door. She was nice enough to wave me over, too, and there were clear signs outside as well. I was nervous because I was new, a little late, and this was my first time going to a group prayer tbh. I've visited mosques before in Turkey but not during actual prayer times. I put my scarf on in the parking lot to cover my hair and then took my shoes off and left them at the bottom of the steps with everyone else's, leaving my socks on. The floor was wet, probably from people doing wudu, lol. I went up the stairs and women were sitting facing a gold curtain in the front and also along the walls so I went to the back wall and sat between two women. Nobody stared or made me feel weird just general quick glances like I was new or something, but overall no problem and it seemed like a nice cozy group. Maybe 30 or 35 women and maybe 6 or so little well-behaved girls. The carpet was clean and I think red and green. I didn't need to bring my prayer rug after all, nobody else did. I was self conscious and nervous about when we would get to the prayers part, which lasted about 10 minutes after the khutbah, because I didn't know how it worked and I really don't know mine by heart or without using the salat learning app, but it was fine after all because i saw how everyone does it together in silence except for the man/imam speaking that we can't see in the womens area anyway since we're in a separate room from the men upstairs and behind a curtain/divider. (Sorry for the major run on sentences, I'm typing like I talk rn lol). After the khutbah, everyone got up and squished together in horizontal rows toward the front so i just followed and copied whatever they did. I didn't know why they were shoulder to shoulder tbh but later my coworker explained that was to keep shaytan (satan) out and an act of unity/togetherness. I'd left like a foot of space between me and the young girl next to me but next time I'll know not to do that. Then everyone does the motions together as they're announced and it's a really humbling, peaceful and spiritual feeling, so although we had to rush bc we only had an hour, and I can't speak toward anything else the center offers since our time was limited, I enjoyed the experience overall and will be back. My coworker did mention there are shops that sell halal food etc next to the mosque that he picked up lunch at last time, so that's convenient. The end..

Alhamduallah I was born and raised Muslim. Once I walked inside this misjad everything is different…read morepeople are very rude they keep staring at new people entered the misjad. I did not like they way how they approach me while I'm praying they were supposed to wait for me until I finish. Even if you own the masjid this is the house of Allah not yours. Overall, I would rather to pray in my car but in this misjad

Very spiritual place and the clergy are wonderful humans. It's a place of worship to God and…read moreethically diverse. All I could feel was peace, love & happiness when I went there. I was welcomed with smiles & open arms.

I went to Jummah i was greated in the front by Haji Muhammad and his wife. This gentlemen opens the…read moredoors to the masjid before Jummah as the masjid is only open on Fridays and Saturdays for zikr. During jummah the mosque is full. The men pray in the front and women towards the back. Jummahs khutbas are very funny, and to the point where anyone can understand. He uses real life examples. There are quite few converts that come to the masjid mostly men. Zikr is amazing, its a full house it consists of meditating, gathering in a circle with soft drums playing and remembering Allah swt. At the end of the night consists of dinner.

Azita was very helpful. She gave us an appointment so fast and set us up with our ceremony…read more The place is beautiful and the ceremony Persian table is so nice as you can see in the attached photo. They are very sweet and the ceremony with Dr. Peyman Amiri was very spiritual and beautiful. He made this one of the best days of our lives. Ge reminded us of so many cherished ethnic values of Persian Marriage and ceremony. Thank you so much.

Azita was very kind and helpful from when we first reached out to her! She is professional and…read moresupportive. Everyone we ran in to was welcoming and warm. Dr. Amiri was great to work with and we highly recommend this location for any of the services they provide.

This Masjad is very welcoming. Very diverse I love the Imaams their lectures are from the heart…read more Missed it so

For most days, I love spending Magrib and Isha here. Cozy and quite enough to; meditate, read, or…read moreprayer. Close to major freeways and downtown Oakland. I usually like coming here after work to relax and reflect. They also hold free classes on the weekend.

Stopped here to make salat while traveling thru. It was nice, clean and comfortable! I didn't see…read morea lot of parking but, we made it work! I appreciate it being available!

I do like the " Facility ". Parking can be a challenge in the Area. However - to the Brother who…read morecomplained it seemed ' Disorganized ' with ' Random Furniture ' etc. What we all need to ' Come 2gether 2 Acknowledge ' is that it is ' Our Communal Center '. Thus more ' Important ' to Volunteer and ' Become Part Of The Solution ' - rather than Broadcast ' Inside Issues '. Very possibly this Center ' Lacks Active Volunteers ' despite so much Muslim Youth nearby @ ' The UC Brkly. Campus '. When we were lobbying years ago for $$$ to ' Complete this Masjid Project ' .... The main ' Agenda ' was to have a " Safe Space " for Muslim Youth from the nearby U. C. Berkeley Campus. Hope they have ' Forned a Core Volunteer Committere ' since, and that there is Always an " Active Core Volunteer Committee " to assist the " Lone & Always Toiling Facility Manager !!! Good Wishes Guys !!!!

Nice and spacious. Close to the campus. Parking on the street does seems to be an issue on Fridays.read more

Attended the Women's Night of Power. It was my first time @ this masjid. The room was packed with…read morewomen of many ethnic & racial groups. Can't say with certitude that ages ranged from about six into the 60's. What a wonderful night. The food was plentiful & delicious. T This was my first Laylat Al Qadr. Thank you to to the Imam & another brother who stood watch outside to ensure the safety of us all. (What a shame that they felt this was necessary.) It was a beautiful night of praising the One God. Astagfirullah.

So this is my first time going to the Islamic Center of Alameda but I have to say it was great…read more Awesome, warm community and a great little masjid to boot! The men and women have separate prayer areas and bathrooms connected by a door- just in case a small child or wife or husband need to get in contact with each other- while in the masjid. The women's area is clean with a TV with working sound that shows the men's prayer area and the minbar - so you can actually see the khutbah without being in the men's area. Sound is loud and clear - alhumdualillah. There is also a water cooler and a small bathroom/wudu station attached. Outside there is some parking in front of the masjid and a basketball hoop with thats fenced in where the children can play. Great masjid - inshaAllah one of these days I will attend for an actually Jummah!

Basic Friday Juma Prayer almost impossible to ask any alım…read moreadvice on Muslim fiqh, especially if you're not living in San Francisco - more workers and business people get in get out on lunch break for Juma. Perfectly serves it purpose but the several months I attended Juma there, I never met anyone there never shared a hello or cup of tea. The abdes area is the mens restroom but it has no clogs to wear in that area and nothing for elderly disabled for whom men's rooms and wudu were an issue I never could learn what its mezheb was. Not Hanefi apparently

Conveniently located mosque near downtown San Francisco. Open for prayers daily. Diverse community…read more It is located in the Tenderloin area so best to be aware of surroundings when entering and exiting the mosque.

Very nice brothers very inviting go visit them you'll see the love and harmony of Islam with these…read morepeople

Masjid is on a busy street that is full of dealerships and restaurants and salons etc. Ahamdullilah…read moreIt is convenient and close by to some residence as well. It is very clean mashallah, a little small but it is under renovation so that is exciting to look forward to inshallah. Mashallah They have great Shiekh's that do the Khutbah ! This is one of my husbands favorite masjid! Parking is a little tricky but inshallah you will find a spot .

As an Interfaith chaplain who served Muslim patients in a nearby hospital, I visited this most…read morewonderful, humble and loving masjid to learn more about Islam and I discovered some very sweet people who are very respectful, open-minded, and a delight to sit with. I attend women's prayers on Friday as much as possible. I have been given good resources to work with patients, and greatly appreciate the time I spent with Tariq, the director and mighty angel of this mosque. He answered many of my questions and introduced me to many people. I value the wisdom and love of this masjid and recommend it highly to anyone seeking to know more about Islam in an open-minded way that celebrates life, community and love.

I love this masjid. It is a pretty diverse group of Muslims, with many Arabs but also Malaysians…read moreand Indonesians, Pakistanis, etc. And of course some Caucasian converts to Islam like me. The people at this mosque are very welcoming and kind, which is important for new Muslims. They will gently guide and correct mistakes made, not criticizing but helping one another. The imam is much like the rest of the congregation. He is very approachable (which is not always the case at other mosques). He really seems to care when people are struggling and he gives good advice. He has helped me with religious issues and questions and also personal issues (from an Islamic perspective of course). I know that another reviewer wrote that the board members of this masjid are always asking for donations. I really haven't felt this way. They do mention the need for donations at the end of jummuah sometimes but I don't feel that they are asking in a high pressure way. I have heard the imam mention that they have loans to pay which is true since they purchased this property which was previously a church and then converted it into a masjid only a couple of years ago. The money has to come from somewhere so I think they have to at least ask for donations. But I have never had anyone come directly to me or my husband and ask for money. It is more like occasional general announcements made after jummuah. I would highly recommend this masjid to anyone looking for a friendly, welcoming masjid. I honestly don't know what the imam's formal training is but his khutbahs are very good and informative. My husband is Egyptian and grew up in Egypt. He watches various lectures about the religion from scholars at Al Azhar University and he said the khutbahs are accurate and informative.