Mustafa Center

What Mustafa Center does

Mustafa Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Islamic organization that operates a mosque and community center at 6844 Braddock Rd, Annandale, Virginia, serving the Northern Virginia and Washington Metropolitan Area Muslim community of more than 300,000 residents. Founded by the Afghan Academy on land purchased in 1995 and officially opened in November 1999, the Center follows the Hanafi school of Islamic jurisprudence while accepting all four Sunni schools, and delivers prayer services (daily prayers, Jummah, Taraweeh, Tahajjud, and Eid), marriage and Nikkah services, counseling, social services, food programs including daily Iftar during Ramadan, and a portfolio of community gatherings.

The Center's service portfolio spans core religious services, an education division anchored by the Mustafa Center Youth Weekend School (MCYWS) with Quran school, Tahfeez-ul-Quran, K-12 tutoring, summer camp, and traditional Islamic art classes for children, plus adult classes covering prayer, Quran Tafsir, and Foundations of Islamic Principles. A second vertical under active development is end-of-life services operated through the wholly-owned MC Funeral subsidiary and a state-of-the-art Sharia-compliant funeral facility under construction at 6839 Braddock Rd, designed with modern cooling capacity for nine bodies, separate male and female washing areas, visitation lounges, prayer hall, and cemetery coordination. Distribution is anchored by the physical Annandale campus, supplemented by donation drop-off partnerships with Afghan Market in Alexandria and Kabob Palace in Arlington.

The business model is donation-driven: the Center is funded primarily through tax-deductible charitable contributions collected online via PayPal, by mail, in person at administrative offices, and through partner business drop-off boxes, with secondary revenue from hall rental for community events and a structured brick campaign for the funeral facility at $48 per brick toward a 54,000-brick, ~$2.6 million construction target. Cumulative donations from 2012 through June 2023 totaled $2,310,661.58, supplemented by a $1.4 million Qarz Hassanah facility and a $1.27 million construction loan, while the brick campaign alone raised $1,079,661.55 between January 2019 and June 2023, representing 22,492 of the 54,000 bricks. Governance is structured across a Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Board of Trustees, with no parent organization or external ownership.

Name

Mustafa Center

Legal name

Mustafa Center

Website

https://mustafacenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mustafa Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit mosque and community center in Annandale, Virginia, delivering prayer services, Islamic education, social services, and hall rental to Northern Virginia's Muslim community of more than 300,000 residents.

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Product category

Religious and Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (813110), Religious Organizations (8131), Cemeteries and Crematories (81222)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAJAA

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

SECONDARYBPAGAJAL

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Religious & Faith-Based Organizations

Keywords

• Islamic religious services
• Muslim community center
• Islamic funeral services
• Quran education programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Annandale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Mustafa Center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is entirely funded through charitable donations from community members. The center receives donations online via PayPal, by mail, in person at administrative offices, and through donation boxes located at partner local businesses. Donations are tax-deductible to donors.
2. Hall Rental Services: The center generates revenue through renting out its gathering hall and facilities for community events, weddings, and other functions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mustafa Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Islamic mosque and community center that provides prayer services (daily, Jummah, Taraweeh, Tahajjud, Eid), Marriage/Nikkah officiation, funeral and bereavement support, counseling, religious education for children and adults (Quran school, Tahfeez-ul-Quran, MCYWS), and community social services (Zakat/Sadaqa, Iftar, Sahur, volunteer programs). It also operates an MC Funeral subsidiary and is building a dedicated Sharia-compliant Islamic funeral facility to serve the 300,000+ Muslims of Northern Virginia.

Product overview

Mustafa Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Islamic community center providing a unified portfolio of religious, educational, and social services to the Northern Virginia Muslim community. The core offerings include Prayer Services (daily prayers, Jummah, Taraweeh, Tahajjud, Eid), Marriage & Nikkah Services, Community Services, and Funeral Services. Educational programs span the Mustafa Center Youth Weekend School (MCYWS) for children and adults. The organization is developing a state-of-the-art Islamic Funeral Facility (currently under construction) to provide Sharia-compliant funeral services. Additional services include counseling, hall rental, volunteer programs, financial assistance (Zakat/Sadaqa), and food programs (Iftar, Sahur, homeless dinners). The center operates as a single integrated organization rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prayer Services Daily, weekly, and special-occasion Islamic congregational prayers (including Jummah, Taraweeh, Tahajjud, and Eid prayers) held at the Mustafa Center mosque in Annandale, VA, for the Northern Virginia Muslim community.
• Marriage & Nikkah Services Islamic marriage officiation services (Nikkah ceremonies) for Muslim couples in the Northern Virginia community, conducted in accordance with Islamic law.
• Community Services Community support programs including financial assistance via Zakat and Sadaqa, distribution of Zakat Al-fitr, new Muslim onboarding, and daily Iftar/Sahur meals during Ramadan.
• Funeral Services Sharia-compliant Islamic funeral services operated through subsidiary MC Funeral, including Ghusl (washing), Kafan (shroud wrapping), Janazah prayer, burial coordination, and visitation for Muslim families in the DC Metro area.
• Counseling Services Religious and personal counseling services provided to community members for life challenges, family issues, and spiritual guidance.
• Hall Rental Services Rental of the Mustafa Center gathering hall and facilities for community events, weddings, and other functions; generates supplementary revenue for the nonprofit.
• Mustafa Center Youth Weekend School (MCYWS) Weekend Islamic education program for children and youth, including Daily Quran School, Tahfeez-ul-Quran (Quran memorization), free tutoring for K-12, summer camp, and traditional Islamic art classes.
• Adult Education Programs Religious education offerings for adults including prayer classes, Quran classes, Foundation of Islamic Principles, Quran Tafsir, and short lectures.
• Islamic Funeral Facility State-of-the-art Sharia-compliant funeral facility under construction at 6839 Braddock Rd., Annandale, VA, featuring modern cooling facilities accommodating nine bodies, separate male/female washing areas, visitation lounges, prayer hall, and cemetery coordination services for the DC Metro Muslim community.
• Volunteer Programs Youth and adult community service volunteer opportunities, including programs to fulfill school service requirements and court-mandated community service hours.

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving a Muslim population of over 300,000 in Northern Virginia
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Afghan AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Afghan Academy established Mustafa Center with support from the local Muslim community. Afghan Academy President Mohammed Eqbal Husseini serves as a board member. The Afghan Academy was instrumental in the initial establishment and continues to be a key founding partner.
• Afghan MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAfghan Market in Alexandria, VA serves as a donation drop-off location for Mustafa Center, allowing community members to donate in person at the local business.
• Kabob PalaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerKabob Palace in Arlington, VA serves as a donation drop-off location for Mustafa Center, providing convenient donation points for the community.
• Penny Appeal-USAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenny Appeal-USA is listed as a Partner of Mustafa Center, likely collaborating on charitable fundraising and community support initiatives.
• Easterns Auto GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEasterns Auto Group is listed as a Sponsor of Mustafa Center, providing financial or marketing support for the organization.
• Fairfax CountyminorOthersFairfax County government approved Mustafa Center's application for the funeral facility project in January 2015, including various land use and construction permits.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ADAMS Center (All Dulles Area Muslim Society): Large mosque and Islamic community center serving Northern Virginia with prayer services, education, and social programs. Direct peer given overlapping geography, faith tradition, and similar integrated-service model targeting the same 300,000+ Muslim population.
• Mercy Muslim Funeral Services: Islamic funeral services provider offering Ghusl, Kafan, Janazah prayer, and burial coordination. Direct competitor/peer in the Sharia-compliant funeral services category that Mustafa Center's new facility will enter.
• Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center: Established mosque in Falls Church, VA providing prayer, education, and community services to the DC Metro Muslim community. Closest geographic peer with comparable service breadth and target population in Northern Virginia.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Center of America: Major US Islamic center providing religious, educational, and community services at scale. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same faith-services category with overlapping programs (prayer, education, social services).
• ICNA Relief USA: National Islamic charitable organization running community programs, food distribution, and social services across the US. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit offering community/social services similar to Mustafa Center's Zakat and Iftar programs.
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): National umbrella organization supporting member mosques with programming, conventions, and resources. Comparable as a broader incumbent organizing mosque-based community services across the US, including youth education and social services.

Others

• Penny Appeal USA: International Islamic charity that is both a strategic partner and adjacent peer in faith-based community fundraising and program delivery. Comparable on donation-driven community services for Muslim populations in the US.

Regional players

• Manassas Mosque (Prince William Islamic Center): Regional mosque in Prince William County, VA serving the local Muslim community with prayer and educational services. Regional peer offering a comparable integrated service model in an adjacent Northern Virginia submarket.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/themustafacenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/mustafacenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mustafa-center

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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