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About Masjid Al-Nur
Welcome to Masjid Al Nur, a vibrant and inclusive mosque founded in 2021 by a very few passionate individuals. We are proud to be registered with the State of Florida as a religious, educational, non-political, and non-profit organization. Our mission is to establish a close-knit and self-sufficient Muslim community that embraces the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. Nestled on Highway 98, our tranquil mosque serves a diverse range of areas including Bartow, Lakeland, Winter Haven, Lake Wales, Highlands City, Wauchula, Wahneta and more.
At Masjid Al Nur, we offer regular daily prayers from Fajr to Isha, providing a peaceful sanctuary for reflection and connection with the divine.
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Prayer Timings
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Fajr
Salat:5:57 AM Time:6:07 AM -
Zuhr
Salat:12:16 PM Time:12:26 PM -
Asr
Salat:3:55 PM Time:4:05 PM -
Magrib
Salat:5:32 PM Time:5:42 PM -
Isha
Salat:6:42 PM Time:6:52 PM -
Jumuah
Salat:12:16 PM Time:12:26 PM -
Jummah
Start: 1:30 PM Iqamah: 1:30 PM
What We Offer
Our Services
Pillars of Islam
The five pillars of Islam are the basic tenets of faith that hold the entire foundation in place. Every follower is obliged to pursue these values and imbibe them. It teaches the way of life and makes it a part of the routine. These practices strengthen the core and unite people in the community. It is said that Muslims are commanded by Allah to chase these values in the form of duties without failing. These pillars are the fundamental Islamic beliefs that remind followers every day of the teachings of Allah and help them to put Him first in every aspect of their lives. It helps to establish a link between Muslims and the supreme power. They follow the example of the Prophet to structure their life, beliefs and devotion.
Faith (Shahada)
Every Muslim is supposed to believe that there is only one God and His messenger was Prophet Muhammad. The Quran is the holy book of the religion, and every follower must recite its phrases with conviction.
It helps the soul to communicate with Allah and reminds people of the purpose of their lives. Among the five pillars of Islam, faith helps people to surrender themselves to Allah
Prayer (Salat)
It is the ritual of praying to Allah five times a day facing Macca. A Muslim must perform the ritual after dark, noon, sunset, mid-afternoon and at dawn. It starts with reciting the opening chapter of the Quran. On Friday, men gather at the nearest mosque for the noon-time prayer.Praying purifies the body and heart from the sins of the past. It brings positive energy and consistency to life.
Fasting (Sawm)
Ninth on the Islamic calendar, the month of Ramadan is the time when healthy and able Muslims must forgo drinks and food during the daylight. It symbolizes restoration of gratitude for everything that God has given, including the holy book of the Quran. It helps the followers to share the thirst and hunger of the lesser fortunate and makes them realize their duty to help them
Charity (Almsgiving)
This pillar of Islam asks for charity in good faith for the less fortunate. Muslims, who are wealthy or financially stable, donate to community members and organizations for building mosques, schools, hospitals and other institutions that can help the needy in any way. It is a religious duty that brings Allah’s blessings upon people.
It helps to increase the count of wealth and maintain a balance in society.
Pilgrimage (Hajj)
If a Muslim has sound health and enough bank balance, Hajj is mandatory for that person. It is the pilgrimage to the sacred city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. Pilgrims circle around Kaaba, a cubical structure in the center of the Haram Mosque in the city. It is believed to be the house of Ibrahim, built for God. Hajj is carried out on the eighth and twelfth day of the last month in the Islamic calendar.