MUSLIM

New Jersey is home to one of the largest and most diverse Muslim communities in the United States. The state's 21 counties host more than 150 functioning mosques and Islamic centers, from densely clustered urban masjids to smaller community prayer spaces in suburban and rural areas. Passaic County Passaic County — and Paterson in particular — hosts one of the highest concentrations of mosques in the state. The city of Paterson alone has roughly 10 mosques serving a

Introduction New Jersey is home to one of the largest and most diverse Muslim communities in the United States. This vibrant presence is reflected in a growing number of Islamic private schools spread across the state. For the 2026 school year, there are 23 Islamic private schools serving approximately 4,424 students throughout New Jersey. A Brief History Islamic schooling in New Jersey has its roots in the 1980s, when the Muslim population in the state began to grow signific

Published by Homes by Wajiha | Muslim Realtor Serving Central Jersey, NJ What Is Islamic Financing? Islamic financing — also referred to as halal financing or Sharia-compliant financing — is a method of purchasing real estate that avoids riba (interest). Under Islamic law, the charging or paying of interest is considered haram (forbidden). Because conventional mortgages are interest-based, many Muslim home buyers in the United States seek alternative financing structures that