Assalamu Alaikum and greetings to all,
My name is Salahuddin Ali, and I'm the co-founder of Masjid Sunnah in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For over a decade, our community has been working to transform a building at 2312 S. Division Ave into a fully functioning mosque — a place of worship, peace, and community for Muslims in Grand Rapids.
We incorporated Masjid Sunnah in 2014, purchased the property, and have been renovating it step by step ever since — largely through small donations and volunteer labor. We've made incredible progress. The structure is sound, the rough-in plumbing is done, and we just completed our first-floor lighting installation.
Now we're in the final stretch, and we need your help to cross the finish line.
What's left: the bathrooms.
Our first-floor bathroom renovation is the last major phase before we can open our doors. This isn't just about sinks and pipes — Islamic worship requires a specific ritual cleansing called wudu (ablution) before every prayer. Our bathrooms need to include specialized ablution fixtures called WuduMates, ADA-compliant installations, a drinking fountain, and all of the permitting and inspections required to meet commercial building codes and Michigan's barrier-free accessibility standards.
This work requires licensed commercial plumbing contractors, city permits, and a state waiver application — all of which cost money.
Our Goal: $33,000
This will cover:
- Licensed commercial plumbing contractor labor
- Specialized WuduMate ablution fixtures (2 units)
- ADA-compliant wall-mounted sinks (4 units)
- Dual drinking fountain installation
- City permits and state regulatory compliance
- Final inspections to open the mosque
Where we are now:
Raised so far: $9,100
Still needed: $23,900
Why it matters:
Grand Rapids' Muslim community needs a dedicated, accessible place to pray, gather, and serve. Masjid Sunnah has been a vision held by community members for over ten years. We are so close. With your help, we can finally open these doors.
Every donation — whether it's $5, $50, or $500 — brings us closer. And every share helps us reach someone who might be moved to give.
Your gift is tax-deductible. Masjid Sunnah Grand Rapids Michigan is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Our IRS Taxpayer ID is 47-1456194.
Other ways to donate:
Visit: masjidsunnah.org
Check/Money Order: Masjid Sunnah Grand Rapids Michigan, 2312 S. Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
JazakAllahu Khairan,
Salahuddin Ali
Co-Founder, Masjid Sunnah
Grand Rapids, Michigan
[email redacted]