Islamic Center of Aurora – A Historical Perspective The Islamic Center Of Aurora (ICA) was formed in 2022 as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Illinois, for the specific purpose of serving the religious and cultural needs of the Muslims living and /or working in the Aurora area and its surrounding cities and towns.
Our Goal
The goal of the Islamic Center of Aurora is to grow into a Masjid-centric community which puts all its resources, hard work and hopes into the obedience of الله (Allah S.W.T), the Creator, the Provider, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. with a focus on: Raising Muslim generations following the Qur’an and Sunnah as presented by the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and exercised by the companions, providing a home and extended family environment for all ages (Muslim and interested non-Muslim).
Biography of Late Brother Mohammed Hidayath Ullah Khan
He served his local community of Aurora and many other communities in the Chicagoland area honourably for over 30 years مَا شاء الله (Masha'Allah). A well known pillar of our Chicagoland Muslim Community he helped grow and establish many Masjids in Illinois. His main purpose was serving his Muslim community not only here in North America but Also overseas until his last breath. His vision and sole purpose was how he can make his community strong and how he can serve the Muslim Ummah at large.
He always used to say:
“In order for our ummah to excel we need to be strong in both the deen and duniya to become real dayees of Islam”