Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford, founded in 1956, has been serving the Islamic community and the community of Hartford for 50 years.

The capitol of Hartford, Connecticut was chosen by the late Honorable Elijah Muhammad and coordinated by the late Al-Hajj Malik Shabazz (Malcolm X) to be the center point for the start of Islam in Connecticut. The origins of Muhammad Islamic center began in the homes of Rosalie and Islah Beyah and moved to various locations across the city of Hartford.

Muhammad Islamic Center of Hartford through these humble beginnings became the first and oldest Islamic Center in the State of Connecticut.

During this period of self discovery the former Nation of Islam played an active part in the upliftment of the African American community.

In 1975 Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford transitioned from the nationalist teaching of the Nation of Islam to the universal language of The Holy Qur’an, and the all embracing teachings of the Prophet Muhammad.

The transition was facilitated in 1975 by Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the son of the late Honorable Elijah Muhammad. The transition triggered the largest religious conversion to the religion of Islam in modern times.

Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford has continued to support Islamic and public education since the establishment of the first Islamic School in Connecticut; the Muhammad University of Islam to its present day Clara Muhammad School.

Muhammad Islamic Center of Greater Hartford has continuously supported interfaith relationships with Muslims Christians, and Jews in Connecticut and abroad.

The leadership of Muhammad Islamic Center under the past direction of Imam Nuriddin Faiz, the late Imam Qasim Sharief, and current Imam Kashif Abdul-Karim continue to support community development, and social change. This is done through positive interaction and communication within the political and business process and the citizenship of the State of Connecticut.

Muhammad Islamic Center also serves as a platform for welcoming Muslims from around the world to the city of Hartford. As a platform in the city, Muhammad Islamic Center helps to integrate Muslim citizenship from across the globe into mainstream America while emphasizing the importance of earning the freedom that America offers.