Welcome to MSJA
Masjid Sayed Jamaluddin Afghani, established in 1983, began in a rented home in Fresh Meadows, NY, later moving to Sanford Ave and 149 St in Flushing, NY. As the Afghan community grew, so did our need for a dedicated space. With community support, we purchased a two-family home on 149 St and Beech Ave, converting it for prayer use. Over the years, the community expanded, prompting the purchase of adjacent properties. In 2007, we acquired another house, merging the lots to build a new three-floor masjid, accommodating 1000 congregants across 3000 sq ft for men, 3000 sq ft for women on the second floor, and a multipurpose basement of 6000 sq ft. With $4.5 million raised since 2007, we’ve ensured facilities for future generations, including separate spaces for men and women, classrooms, funeral services, Nikah services with a full kitchen in the Basement, and the observance of Quranic recitations, Ramadan Taraweh, Eid Salah, and more. Our next goal is to hire teachers and establish a maktab system for our community’s children.