A Brief History
For more than three decades, Masjid Ansar As Sunnah has worked to establish Islam upon the Qur’an and Sunnah, while serving and strengthening the Muslim community.
Our story began humbly, with gatherings in the parks of Paterson and at the Imam’s home, where a small community united by faith came together to learn and worship.
By 1992, that community was continuing to grow. What began with a small group of Muslims was developing into a place of learning, brotherhood, worship, and support.
As the years passed, Allah blessed the community with continued growth—bringing together families, students of knowledge, teachers, and generations of Muslims.
In 2001, Masjid Ansar As Sunnah entered another
chapter at 63 Washington Street, providing the community with a dedicated home in which to pray, learn, and gather.
The masjid became more than simply a place for the five daily prayers. It became a center where knowledge could be shared, relationships built, and the community could come together.
In 2015, Masjid Ansar As Sunnah began another chapter as we moved to our current home. For more than a decade, we have worshiped, learned, served, and grown together in this space.
Over the years, we have experienced many changes, but by the permission of Allah, the heart of this community has remained strong. Our core community continues to thrive, new families continue to join us, and the masjid continues to grow.
