MCT History
All praise is due to Allah (swt) The Most Merciful the Compassionate. The Muslim Community of Troy (Masjid al-Hidaya) started from the students of Rensselaer Polytech Institute who rented a small room to perform their daily prayers. By 1986 the room became too small and the community purchased a two story house. The first floor of that house was converted into a Masjid and the second floor into classrooms for weekend school, youth and adult education, and other activities.
For the last fifteen years the community increased significantly and out grew the current facility. Due to the lack of enough space, major activities such as Jumah, Seminars, Eid prayes, Community Iftars and other activities are held on RPI campus. Many other activities that the community needs are curtailed because of the lack of space.
The need of a Masjid that serves the functions of this community has never been greater. MCT is embracing the construction of a center that will fulfill our duties to Allah for now and for generations to come. Our goal is to build an integrated multi-purpose facility that will provide the spiritual and social needs of the community through worship, education and community services. We have purchased a 12.3 acre land on a prime location in the Capital District, and we are looking forward to start construction soon insha Allah.
For the last fifteen years the community increased significantly and out grew the current facility. Due to the lack of enough space, major activities such as Jumah, Seminars, Eid prayes, Community Iftars and other activities are held on RPI campus. Many other activities that the community needs are curtailed because of the lack of space. The need of a Masjid that serves the functions of this community has never been greater. MCT is embracing the construction of a center that will fulfill our duties to Allah for now and for generations to come. Our goal is to build an integrated multi-purpose facility that will provide the spiritual and social needs of the community through worship, education and community services. We have purchased a 12.3 acre land on a prime location in the Capital District, and we are looking forward to start construction soon insha Allah.
New Al-Hidaya Center