About Us

Masjid Al-Ansar is nestled in an erstwhile church building bought by Muslims in 1968. Being one of the oldest mosques in South Florida, it serves as a religious center for the Islamic community. It is a member of Mosques Cares which is an African-American organization. Quran reading sessions, Islamic studies class, Taleem class and other educational and cultural events take place regularly at the Mosque. 

MIAMI — One of South Florida’s most prestigious landmarks sits on the corner of Northwest 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue: Masjid-Al Ansar. Known by many passersby as the Muslim mosque, this place of worship is filled with untold stories that contribute to African-American history locally and nationally.   For example, worldwide admirers of “The Greatest” — Muhammad Ali — know that he trained in Miami for his early boxing championship fights. But even his greatest fans may not know that he was a worshipper at, and helper of the historic mosque.  

Masjid Al-Ansar (“Mosque of the Helpers” being a rough translation from the Arabic), was purchased in 1967 as one of the Muhammad Temples of Islam in the original Nation of Islam led by the man still known as the Honorable Elijah Muhammad.  It not only is where the legendary Ali came to worship while residing in Miami. It was a part of the private school system he supported. In 2001, Will Smith, Mario Van Peebles, Nona Gaye and other actors admired the beautiful upstairs prayer space used for a scene in the movie ALI.    For nearly 45 years the building has served a multitude of purposes in addition to worship services. Downstairs was one of 400 private schools founded by the First Lady of the Nation of Islam, Sister Clara Muhammad.  Clara and Elijah Muhammad dedicated themselves to educating their own children and not leaving their destiny in the hands of the American educational system; risking their lives in an era when bold, independent thinking by African Americans was considered a threat to the United States of America, and thus changing the face of freedom and education in America forever.

 Mission

 The Masjid Al-Ansar, Miami, FL. is an Islamic Community in association with the global Islamic community, and who supports the initiatives of the late W. Deen Mohammed which proclaims in word, in deed and in action, the universal message of Al-Islam, that there is but one G’d (Allah) and one human family.  We are committed to establish a balanced community life in its broadest sense, witnessing the eternal wisdom of the words of Allah and the life exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).  We will cultivate the patterned growth of human excellence and good character through building valuable relationships with all G’d conscious people. Therefore, we have organized to serve as an instrument for Muslims throughout America.