New Islamic Center · 213–227 S. State Street
A new home for Muslims in the heart of Chicago
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “Whoever builds a masjid for the sake of Allah, then Allah will build a similar house for him in Paradise.”at-Tirmidhi 318
Loading the 3D block…Why a new center
The only masjid in the heart of the third-largest city in America
Downtown Islamic Center is the only masjid in the heart of Chicago. Alhamdulillah, we have acquired another building, four times larger than our current home. It is large enough to meet the needs of our rapidly growing local community, as well as the thousands of Muslims who visit every year.
For Phase 1 of the renovation, we are focusing on building out our prayer hall and wudu facilities. This is your opportunity to earn the reward of thousands of Muslims who will come to worship over the decades ahead. We estimate an additional $4 million is needed to complete it.
Phase 1 progress
- Building acquired, alhamdulillah
- Phase 1: prayer hall
- Phase 1: wudu facilities
Donate
Become a sustainer of the New Center
Give once, or set up a monthly gift that builds the prayer hall month by month. Donations are processed securely by Zeffy with no platform fees.
For large gifts, pledges or gifts of stock, email contact@dicchicago.org.
Rental request
Lease space on State Street
Thank you for your interest in renting space at Downtown Islamic Center. Submit a request and a member of our team will get back to you within five business days.
- Retail and office space in the new building at 213–227 S. State
- Leases in the new building are for a minimum of three years

