MUSLIM COMMUNITY - Revision history

Randylyon at 01:20, 30 January 2022

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	In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 130 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)		In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 130 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)

	On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque ~~building~~. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016. (11) On April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.		On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016. (11) On April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.

	Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (12)		Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (12)

Randylyon at 16:33, 9 February 2019

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	In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 130 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)		In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 130 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)

	On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016 ~~and on~~ April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.		On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016. (11) On April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.

	Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (11)		Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (12)

	In April, 2018 newly painted golden columns and arch above the mihrab, considered the holiest place in a mosque, were displayed. The art, including a verse from the Quran written in Arabic, were a gift of Dubuque's Catholic community meant to welcome the mosque that opened in 2016. The passage was chosen by Rev. Alan Dietzenbach, associate pastor at [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]] and [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], John Eby, a parishioner who also serves on the board of the interfaith [[CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM]], and Adib Kassas, imam for the Tri-State Islamic Center. Translated into English the passage reads:		In April, 2018 newly painted golden columns and arch above the mihrab, considered the holiest place in a mosque, were displayed. The art, including a verse from the Quran written in Arabic, were a gift of Dubuque's Catholic community meant to welcome the mosque that opened in 2016. The passage was chosen by Rev. Alan Dietzenbach, associate pastor at [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]] and [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], John Eby, a parishioner who also serves on the board of the interfaith [[CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM]], and Adib Kassas, imam for the Tri-State Islamic Center. Translated into English the passage reads:
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	another. Surely, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah		another. Surely, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah
	is the one who is the most god-fearing. Allah is surely		is the one who is the most god-fearing. Allah is surely
	All-Knowing, All-Aware." (12)		All-Knowing, All-Aware." (13)

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	10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.		10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.

	11. ~~Yager~~, ~~Alicia~~. "~~Dubuque~~ Mosque ~~Welcomes Visitors~~," ''Telegraph Herald'', ~~April 23~~, ~~2017~~, p. 1A		11. Barton, Thomas J., "Muslims Laud Opening of Area's First Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', Dcember 21, 2016, p. 1

	12. Hinga, Allie, "Local Catholics Welcome Mosque With Gift of Art," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2018, p. 1A		12. Yager, Alicia. "Dubuque Mosque Welcomes Visitors," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 23, 2017, p. 1A

			13. Hinga, Allie, "Local Catholics Welcome Mosque With Gift of Art," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2018, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 01:29, 7 May 2018

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	Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (11)		Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (11)

			In April, 2018 newly painted golden columns and arch above the mihrab, considered the holiest place in a mosque, were displayed. The art, including a verse from the Quran written in Arabic, were a gift of Dubuque's Catholic community meant to welcome the mosque that opened in 2016. The passage was chosen by Rev. Alan Dietzenbach, associate pastor at [[ST. RAPHAEL'S CATHEDRAL]] and [[ST. PATRICK'S CATHOLIC CHURCH]], John Eby, a parishioner who also serves on the board of the interfaith [[CHILDREN OF ABRAHAM]], and Adib Kassas, imam for the Tri-State Islamic Center. Translated into English the passage reads:

			"O mankind~ Surely we have created you from male and female
			and have made you nations and tribes that you may know one
			another. Surely, the noblest of you in the sight of Allah
			is the one who is the most god-fearing. Allah is surely
			All-Knowing, All-Aware." (12)

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	11. Yager, Alicia. "Dubuque Mosque Welcomes Visitors," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 23, 2017, p. 1A		11. Yager, Alicia. "Dubuque Mosque Welcomes Visitors," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 23, 2017, p. 1A

			12. Hinga, Allie, "Local Catholics Welcome Mosque With Gift of Art," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 30, 2018, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 20:52, 1 December 2017

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	Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (6)		Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (6)

	In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to ~~150~~ people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)		In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 130 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)

	On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016 and on April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.		On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016 and on April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.

Randylyon at 20:50, 1 December 2017

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	In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 150 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)		In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 150 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)

	On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10)		On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10) The Center opened on December 1, 2016 and on April 22, 2017 the completed Center was the scene of an open house.

			Dr. Adib Kassas, the center's imam, informed the visitors that the path to Dubuque first mosque began around 1987 with students at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] looking for a place to worship. Locations changed several times until land was purchased on Radford Court. (11)

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	10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.		10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.

			11. Yager, Alicia. "Dubuque Mosque Welcomes Visitors," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 23, 2017, p. 1A

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Randylyon at 19:44, 10 April 2016

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	10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.		10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.

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Randylyon at 19:42, 10 April 2016

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	Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (6)		Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (6)

	In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $~~500~~,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 150 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)		In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $600,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. (7) The mosque will be able to fit up to 150 people. (8) Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (9)

			On April 9, 2016 leaders of the Tri-State Islamic Center began construction of Dubuque's first dedicated mosque building. (10)

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	9. Barton		9. Barton

			10. Kruse, John. "Leaders Break Ground on City's 1st Mosque," ''Telegraph Herald'', April 10, 2016, p. 17A.

Randylyon at 01:16, 17 January 2016

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 Dietary needs were addressed when Syed Raziuddin opened [[KOHINOOR GROCERS]] at the corner of 12th and White. The store was open daily from noon until 8:00 p.m., except Fridays when it opened after weekly prayer at the local mosque.  It was closed Wednesday.  Many of the food items were "halal," specially processed according to Islamic law. (3)
-By 2011 the growth of the local Muslim population had led to the creation of the Tri-State Islamic Center whose president was Navaid Ahmed. The six-year old center at 805 Century Drive served as a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, hear readings of the Quran, teach their children Sunday School lessons and visit after services. Plans began in 2010 for the construction of a masjid, a local mosque on Radford Court and eventually the hiring of a full-time imam to lead prayers and guide the center. (4)
+By 2011 the growth of the local Muslim population had led to the creation of the Tri-State Islamic Center (TIC) whose president was Navaid Ahmed. The six-year old center at 805 Century Drive served as a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, hear readings of the Quran, teach their children Sunday School lessons and visit after services.
-Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community.  [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (5)
+From the website of the Tri-State Islamic Center: (4)
-In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $500,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (6)
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 . Ibid.
-. Ibid.
+. "The Tri-State Islamic Center," Online: http://www.thetic.org/
-. Ibid.
+. Descorbeth, Shirley, "Dubuque's Muslim Community Plans to Build Mosque," Online: http://www.wvva.com/story/30939073/2016/01/11/dubuques-muslim-community-plans-to-build-mosque
-. Barton, Thomas J. "Mosque Plans Invigorate Dubuque Muslims," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 11, 2016, p. 1A
+. Barton

Randylyon at 01:01, 17 January 2016

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	MUSLIM COMMUNITY. According to a front-page article entitled "Meet Your Muslim Neighbors" in the ''Telegraph Herald'' of December 18, 2011 there were one hundred fifty Muslims living in Dubuque. The growing community of Muslims calling Iowa home should not have been a surprise since the Mother Mosque of America is located in Cedar Rapids less than two hours drive to the southwest.		MUSLIM COMMUNITY. According to a front-page article entitled "Meet Your Muslim Neighbors" in the ''Telegraph Herald'' of December 18, 2011 there were one hundred fifty Muslims living in Dubuque. The growing community of Muslims calling Iowa home should not have been a surprise since the Mother Mosque of America is located in Cedar Rapids less than two hours drive to the southwest. (1)

	The size of the local community grew with the movement of [[IBM]] to Dubuque and the development of its global delivery service center. Prior to this, Dubuque's few Muslims were either doctors or engineers for such employeers as the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. The Muslims met together for prayer in someone's home and often had to travel to Chicago for special food.		The size of the local community grew with the movement of [[IBM]] to Dubuque and the development of its global delivery service center. Prior to this, Dubuque's few Muslims were either doctors or engineers for such employeers as the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. The Muslims met together for prayer in someone's home and often had to travel to Chicago for special food. (2)

	Dietary needs were addressed when Syed Raziuddin opened [[KOHINOOR GROCERS]] at the corner of 12th and White. The store was open daily from noon until 8:00 p.m., except Fridays when it opened after weekly prayer at the local mosque. It was closed Wednesday. Many of the food items were "halal," specially processed according to Islamic law.		Dietary needs were addressed when Syed Raziuddin opened [[KOHINOOR GROCERS]] at the corner of 12th and White. The store was open daily from noon until 8:00 p.m., except Fridays when it opened after weekly prayer at the local mosque. It was closed Wednesday. Many of the food items were "halal," specially processed according to Islamic law. (3)

	By 2011 the growth of the local Muslim population had led to the creation of the Tri-State Islamic Center whose president was Navaid Ahmed. The six-year old center at 805 Century Drive served as a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, hear readings of the Quran, teach their children Sunday School lessons and visit after services. Plans began in 2010 for the construction of a masjid, a local mosque on Radford Court and eventually the hiring of a full-time imam to lead prayers and guide the center.		By 2011 the growth of the local Muslim population had led to the creation of the Tri-State Islamic Center whose president was Navaid Ahmed. The six-year old center at 805 Century Drive served as a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, hear readings of the Quran, teach their children Sunday School lessons and visit after services. Plans began in 2010 for the construction of a masjid, a local mosque on Radford Court and eventually the hiring of a full-time imam to lead prayers and guide the center. (4)

	Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic.		Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic. (5)

			In January, 2016 following years of preparation and fundraising, plans for the construction of a mosque were approved with construction planned for the spring. The Tri-State Islamic Center purchased 1.79 acres of land at 4980 Radford Road and raised nearly 70% of the $500,000 needed to construct and furnish a one-level, 4,300-square-foot mosque and school with room for conferences and community events. Construction was planned in two phases. The first included the construction of a prayer hall and parking lot. The second phase involved converting the unfinished basement into meeting space and adding more parking. (6)

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			1. "Meet Your Muslim Neighbors," ''Telegraph Herald'' December 18, 2011

			2. Ibid.

			3. Ibid.

			4. Ibid.

			5. Ibid.

			6. Barton, Thomas J. "Mosque Plans Invigorate Dubuque Muslims," ''Telegraph Herald'', January 11, 2016, p. 1A

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MUSLIM COMMUNITY. According to a front-page article entitled "Meet Your Muslim Neighbors" in the ''Telegraph Herald'' of December 18, 2011 there were one hundred fifty Muslims living in Dubuque. The growing community of Muslims calling Iowa home should not have been a surprise since the Mother Mosque of America is located in Cedar Rapids less than two hours drive to the southwest.

The size of the local community grew with the movement of [[IBM]] to Dubuque and the development of its global delivery service center. Prior to this, Dubuque's few Muslims were either doctors or engineers for such employeers as the [[JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE WORKS]]. The Muslims met together for prayer in someone's home and often had to travel to Chicago for special food.

Dietary needs were addressed when Syed Raziuddin opened [[KOHINOOR GROCERS]] at the corner of 12th and White. The store was open daily from noon until 8:00 p.m., except Fridays when it opened after weekly prayer at the local mosque. It was closed Wednesday. Many of the food items were "halal," specially processed according to Islamic law.

By 2011 the growth of the local Muslim population had led to the creation of the Tri-State Islamic Center whose president was Navaid Ahmed. The six-year old center at 805 Century Drive served as a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, hear readings of the Quran, teach their children Sunday School lessons and visit after services. Plans began in 2010 for the construction of a masjid, a local mosque on Radford Court and eventually the hiring of a full-time imam to lead prayers and guide the center.

Efforts were continuing in 2011 to offer Islamic studies to the community. [[LORAS COLLEGE]] offered weekly Quran readings and lessons in Arabic.