A Collabortive Vision

Our success is nested in the revival of the prophetic encouragement of a 'waqf' coupled with establishing a 'bimaristan' whose services will not disregard the non-Muslim community.

Our consortium is three institutions: the Khalid foundation on the 1st floor to fund the project, the Aziz foundation on the 2nd floor to fund the bimaristan, and a masjid on the third floor.

A 'waqf' is an endowment established for charitable purchases. A number of charitable waqf's were established in the time of the Prophet SAW, the first of them being seven orchards dedicated to the Prophet SAW by a Jewish ally named Mukhayriq. The orchards were dedicated to charitable causes.

A 'bimaristan' is commonly understood, especially in English literature, to refer to hospitals established in the Islamic world. A bimaristan is a holistic healing center, dwindling, but not disregarding, focus on the physical aspect of treatment that is common today.

Our Location

The Bayonne Islamic Center is located in Bayonne, New Jersey, serving the local Muslim community with dedication and compassion.

Address

690 Broadway Bayonne, NJ 07002