Alnoor Society of Greater Houston

Al-Noor Society was established in 1987 in Houston, Texas out of the need for a Islamic Center where the Ahle-Sunnah wal-Jama'at community could maintain their identity in America, commemorate Islamic historic events, and pass on true Islamic beliefs and traditions to our next generations.

Alhamdulillah in the middle of 1992, the Society secured a property within the vicinity to fulfill these needs. The current physical location is 6443 Prestwood Dr., Houston, Texas, which is centrally located and minutes from downtown Houston. The facility is about two blocks from the major freeway U.S. 59/I 69 @ Hillcroft.

The present facility accommodates 1100 people. There are separate prayer halls for men and women, a large dining room, classrooms, kitchen area, outside basketball courts and a library. Our Friday congregation is the largest in Texas. The society enjoys the largest participation of the Muslim community in all our year-round programs.

Al-Noor has invited numerous world renowned scholars to address our congregation at special events for last thirty years. In 2012, with the goal to produce Islamic scholars (Ulama) locally, Al-Noor Institute of Islamic Sciences (AIIS) was established. This institute offers three-year fulltime and five-year part time Alim programs. So far, eight Islamic scholars have graduated from Al-Noor Institute.

Al-Noor enjoys Non-profit Tax exempt status under IRS (501 C).