The Islamic Center of Lexington Park was first established in July 2001 by 3 Muslims who moved to the area for work. These founding 3 traveled 45 minutes to Prince Frederick, the location of the closest Masjid, to perform Jumu’ah prayers.
In 2003, the community slowly grew to 5 members. These 5 organized for a room in the Chapel in the Patuxent River Naval Air Station where most worked. The 5 men performed the Jumu’ah in the Chapel for the next two years.
In 2005, the community grew to about 15 members with the addition of newcomers with families. The community started using a meeting room in the Lexington Park Library close to the base depending on availability.
In 2010, after the community grew to just over 40 members, ICLP started renting a 1200 sq ft building with a 500 sq ft Musalla as a temporary center. This rental has served the community well over the past few years thanks only to Allah and His guidance.
In 2013, the community grew to over 70 members with the addition of 9 babies with more on the way, many new families, and about 8 reverts to Islam. St. Mary’s County, where we are located, has now become a permanent home rather than a transient area for many who come here for work. The community has quickly outgrew our rental and quickly over crowded it in less than 3 years.
In 2013, April 14, the community was finally in the place financially and by the amount of members to finally purchase a small building of roughly 1464 square feet finish and an unfinished basement in need of serious repairs. The community renovated the building over the next year and finish the basement to add approximately 800 additional square feet of space.
In 2020, the community installed new carpeting and increase the parking lot size to accommodate the growing community.
In 2021, April, after years of hoping and praying for an Imam to join our community, Allah sent us Imam Atir. Imam Atir joined the community on a part-time basis as he continues his studies.
The community has grown significantly in the past several years. We now currently host over 80 regular attending members at the Friday Jumu’ah service.
46118 Thompson Ct.
Lexington Park, MD 20653