Our Mission
Since 1992, The mission of the Islamic Center of Reading, PA is to serve the religious needs of the Muslims within the Berks County Area by providing a place for worship, establishing a center for educational services for its community members, and to serve as a resource for those interested in learning about Islam and Muslims.
The Islamic Center of Reading is open 24 hours/ 7 days a week for worship.
The Islamic Center of Reading is open 24 hours/ 7 days a week for worship.
News and Recent Events
Taraweeh Plans for Ramadan 1442
Assalamu Alaikum and Ramadan Mubarak!
The ICORPA mosque will be open for taraweeh for this coming Ramadan! Sheikh Mohamed Elmehy will lead a full juz, 8 raka't taraweeh every night. The first taraweeh will begin after isha prayer on Monday night (4/12/2021), in-sha-Allah!
We will be taking following precautions, everyone attending must abide by these guidelines:
The number of attendees will be limited to 80 men in the Mosque area and 10 women in the school house every night, so that social distancing can be observed. Masjid carpet is marked appropriately.
It will be first come, first allowed inside! After we reach capacity, we will lock the doors. As always, we request your co-operation as it may be that people get there after the doors are locked and they may not be able to get inside any given night.
If the doors are locked, please turn back and go home! Don't pray or socialize outside the masjid.
Due to limited capacity, please do not bring children under 12 years old.
You are required to wear a face mask at all times and bring your own personal prayer rug and water bottle.
If you feel sick, have a cough, runny nose or have a temperature above 100, please stay home.
Sanitizer will be available on men’s and women’s side - use them when entering the masjid!
Observe social distancing inside the masjid.
We will be taking measures to disinfect high touch areas before and after each taraweeh. Please cooperate with the volunteers who are helping out. May this special month bring peace and God blessings for the entire ummah, protection from diseases and every evil that brings harm. Ameen!
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JazakAllah,
ICORPA Management
(Last Updated 4/10/2021)
The ICORPA mosque will be open for taraweeh for this coming Ramadan! Sheikh Mohamed Elmehy will lead a full juz, 8 raka't taraweeh every night. The first taraweeh will begin after isha prayer on Monday night (4/12/2021), in-sha-Allah!
We will be taking following precautions, everyone attending must abide by these guidelines:
The number of attendees will be limited to 80 men in the Mosque area and 10 women in the school house every night, so that social distancing can be observed. Masjid carpet is marked appropriately.
It will be first come, first allowed inside! After we reach capacity, we will lock the doors. As always, we request your co-operation as it may be that people get there after the doors are locked and they may not be able to get inside any given night.
If the doors are locked, please turn back and go home! Don't pray or socialize outside the masjid.
Due to limited capacity, please do not bring children under 12 years old.
You are required to wear a face mask at all times and bring your own personal prayer rug and water bottle.
If you feel sick, have a cough, runny nose or have a temperature above 100, please stay home.
Sanitizer will be available on men’s and women’s side - use them when entering the masjid!
Observe social distancing inside the masjid.
We will be taking measures to disinfect high touch areas before and after each taraweeh. Please cooperate with the volunteers who are helping out. May this special month bring peace and God blessings for the entire ummah, protection from diseases and every evil that brings harm. Ameen!
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JazakAllah,
ICORPA Management
(Last Updated 4/10/2021)
Ramadan 1442 AH (2021 CE) Taraweeh Prayer Series
ICORPA Daily and Jumu'ah (Friday) Prayers
The ICORPA mosque is open for its Jumu’ah (Friday) Prayers.
For the well-being of our community and to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 infection, please observe the following...
Before arriving, PLEASE...
• If you are sick or feeling ill, STAY HOME!
• Arrive early (before the khutbah) to find space
• Provide your own rug (and Do not share rugs with others) ** or pray on a provided disposable mat
• Bring your own face mask or covering
When you arrive, PLEASE...
• Take your temperature before you enter ** anything above 100.1 F, you should return home!
• Prayer spots will be identified and marked on the floors
• Limit long conversation, handshaking & hugging
• Maintain a minimum of 6-ft social distance
• Use hand sanitizers and other provided disinfectants
Please inform other members of the community who may or may not know this information. May Allah protect you, your family, and our community.
ICORPA Management
(Last Updated 4/17/2021)
For the well-being of our community and to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 infection, please observe the following...
Before arriving, PLEASE...
• If you are sick or feeling ill, STAY HOME!
• Arrive early (before the khutbah) to find space
• Provide your own rug (and Do not share rugs with others) ** or pray on a provided disposable mat
• Bring your own face mask or covering
When you arrive, PLEASE...
• Take your temperature before you enter ** anything above 100.1 F, you should return home!
• Prayer spots will be identified and marked on the floors
• Limit long conversation, handshaking & hugging
• Maintain a minimum of 6-ft social distance
• Use hand sanitizers and other provided disinfectants
Please inform other members of the community who may or may not know this information. May Allah protect you, your family, and our community.
ICORPA Management
(Last Updated 4/17/2021)
Most Recent Friday (Jumu’ah) Khutbah
ICORPA Sunday School Registration
The ICORPA Sunday School faculty is hosting Sunday School online for this year. Interested in having your child join our school?
Click Here to fill out the Online Application
For more information about Sunday School:
Please contact Principal Jameelah Archie at:
Phone: (610) 478-1338
Email: principal@icorpa.org
or Brother Daniel Rebholz at:
Phone: (610) 823-2721
Email: principal@icorpa.org
Click Here to fill out the Online Application
For more information about Sunday School:
Please contact Principal Jameelah Archie at:
Phone: (610) 478-1338
Email: principal@icorpa.org
or Brother Daniel Rebholz at:
Phone: (610) 823-2721
Email: principal@icorpa.org
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Jummah @ 1:00PM * Other congregational prayers are held 15-minutes after prayer-time begins, exempt Maghreb 10 minutes. |
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