The objectives of this proposal are
A survey conducted in July 2015 showed a high demand for a new, larger masjid and other facilities that would better suit the community’s needs for gatherings, security, Eid celebrations, Islamic education, interfaith meetings, and community outreach. Financial support for the proposed masjid is promising.
American Momin Park, Inc (AMP) will be available for the following religious and community activities:
Founding members generously donated and purchased a 5.5-acre plot of land at 1441 S Farm Road, 133, Springfield, MO 65807 in 2016 and committed substantial funds to the masjid construction. The land is located at the corners of W Sunshine and W. Bye Pass Road classified as a Commercial Zone but rezoned to Plot Assignment District [PAD] to accommodate Masjid, Community Center, Islamic School, Muslim Cemetery, and a Janaza Ghusl building all in one campus..This area already includes three Christian churches.
Insha Allah, the proposed masjid is designed for 10,500 square feet.(phase 1) To accommodate 500 people, Insha Allah, it will consist of separate male and female prayer halls, a spacious lobby, a full kitchen, a female dining area, sisters /brothers ablution area, unisex baby diaper changing rest room, storage, a library, Muslim cemetery with 1200+ burial spots, Janaza Ghusl facility next to the Muslim cemetery, and 250+ car parks in the Phase I Project.
Islamic school classrooms, an Imam living room, a stay area for people during Arafat, and a multipurpose community hall are planned for 5,000-7,000 square feet in Phase II of the project. Insha Allah
The facilities and parking areas will also include security and safety features such as wireless security alarms, motion detectors, door, window, and equipment sensors, fire alarms, security cameras, fencing, and remote monitoring to protect the masjid from vandalism and theft.
Pre-Construction works
Design tasks such as topography and boundary surveys were already completed. To obtain approval for the Muslim cemetery, the land’s commercial zone was re-zoned as a Plot Assignment District (PAD) zone for the new Masjid, Islamic school, community center, Muslim cemetery and a ghusl building via a Green County public hearing.
Civil, architectural, structural, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and site wastewater treatment system with laterals (No sewer line is available near our land) design works were completed . Alhumdhulillah finally we have obtained a building permit and a grading permit.
Progress of Construction Works:
Most of the bushes/trees were cut and removed from the project site with the help of community members. In the cemetery area, several huge trees, tree stumps, and root bulbs (4-6 feet deep/32” diameter) were pulled out and the cemetery site was graded, leveled, and smoothened.
One acre of Muslim Cemetery land is leveled and smoothened. A privacy fence to the neighborhood and an ornamental aluminum fence were installed. Construction contract for Phase I (Stage 1, 2, 3, 4) awarded to Crossland Construction Company in Springfield. Earthwork, partial grading, and excavation works are completed.
Foundation footing, under-slab utilities like plumbing pipes, and electrical conduits are installed. Alhamdulillah foundation pad concrete was poured on Dec 21, 2022. Foundation Pad Concrete Pouring Video.
Pre-Engineered Steel Building structural, building shell, roof, insulation, wall sheathing, front vestibule, and septic system with leach field are completed,
American Momin Park will be your masjid for several generations. Insha Allah. It purely depends on the Springfield Muslim community for its operational support. The Muslim community will be responsible for the upkeep of the masjid facilities and Muslim cemetery. This will require everyone’s dedication/participation, teamwork, and generous contributions of funds to the masjid regularly. Community members are responsible for using the facilities for their intended legal activities in a respectful manner.
As of Feb 2023, due to the escalation of cost in construction materials and shortage of skilled labor after Covid 19 effect, the revised total estimate of Phase 1 Main Masjid building, 250+ car park, 1,200+ burial spot Muslim cemetery, external grading & leveling works, septic system onsite facility, retention pond and privacy fences etc. for Phase I is $2,800,000.(Excluding land which was already purchased in 2016) with very limited fundraising so far we have raised $ 1,500,000. We need 1,300,000 to complete the Phase 1 project by Oct 2024. Insha Allah. As a small community, we are therefore reaching out to our Muslim brothers and sisters, supporters, and friends both nationally and internationally to help us achieve our target.
Contact Persons:
Zelle payment use the e-mail: americanmominpark@gmail.com
On-Line: www.american-momin-park.org/donate
By mail :to Make check payable to: American Momin Park. Mail to: 2125 W Kingsly St, Springfield, MO 65807
For Project progress pictures please visit www.facebook.com/americanmominpark
American Momin Park, Inc. is a non-profit religious organization under IRC Code 501 |LS|C|RS| |LS|3|RS|. It was incorporated in the year of 2014 as an independent entity (not associated with any other organization) to serve the Muslim community in the Springfield/Branson/ Ozark, Missouri area. MO Corporation No: # N000696634. Tax Id: 47-1902268 Your contribution to the building fund is IRS Tax Exempted under IRC Section 501 ( c ) (3).
ALHAMDULILLAH, all praise to Allah s.w.t. for His blessings. When we made niyyah in 2013 without anything in our hand except Twakkal Ala Allah. ALLAH makes the impossible, possible. Now Allah swt made it a reality. Insha Allah, may Allah make it easy for our current and future community with your support. We hope, insha Allah, more support and help may come from our neighborhood big brothers & sisters, donators, and other Islamic institutions in USA and internationally.
It is our responsibility as a Ummah to uphold the tenets of Islam and building a masjid is one of shi’ar in Islam. Lastly, we make du’a to Allah s.w.t. to strengthen our Istiqamah in performing good deeds and also in making the effort to build a masjid.
“…And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah. Indeed, Allah loves those who rely upon Him.” Surah Al Imran 3:159