Worship
Open for all five daily prayers, three Jummah services, Taraweeh through Ramadan, and Eid salah.
About Masjid Hamza
A grassroots community that grew from a two-bedroom house into a center serving 1,400 families.
Who we are
Masjid Hamza is committed to the Islamic way of life based on the Qur'an and the example of the Prophet Muhammad. We serve as a center for religious development and for social, educational, economic, and cultural enrichment. We believe in the Oneness of God and the oneness of humanity.
We began as a two-bedroom house. As the Muslim community in Valley Stream grew, so did we — moving into our current building in 2007 and acquiring three adjacent properties since. Today the masjid serves roughly 1,400 families, fifteen minutes from JFK.
The masjid is also known as the Islamic Center of South Shore. We are a Sunni congregation, established in 1990, located fifteen minutes from JFK International Airport.
How we grew
We started in a two-bedroom house. As the Muslim community in Valley Stream grew, the space stopped being enough, and in 2007 we moved into the larger building we occupy today. Following a community fundraiser, the masjid acquired three adjacent properties to make room for what comes next. Today we serve roughly 1,400 families — running a full-time K–6 school, a Hifz program, evening and weekend classes, and three Jummah services every Friday to fit everyone in.
Outdoor Eid prayer congregation and the expanded masjid building
What we stand for
Education
From full-time schooling for children to tafsir circles and lectures for adults, learning runs through everything we do.
Service
Nikah, janazah, counseling, and support for families at the moments they most need a community behind them.
Religious Leadership & Scholars
Masjid Hamza is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit governed by an elected board drawn from the congregation, with day-to-day religious leadership from our imams, scholars, and teaching staff.
Hafidh Abaidullah Rana
Imam · Masjid Hamza
Imam Abaidullah Rana memorized the Qur'an at age seven and served as an imam under Awqaf in Jeddah before joining Masjid Hamza, where he has led salah and taught in the Hifdh school for two decades.
Imam Kashif Aziz
Resident Scholar
Imam Kashif Aziz memorized the Qur'an by age sixteen, completed the 'Aalim course at Binnori Town University in Karachi, and served thirteen years as Imam of Muhammadi Masjid in Elmont before joining Masjid Hamza.
Khateebs & Imams
Our esteemed khateebs and imams delivering Friday khutbahs, leading daily prayers, and teaching throughout the community:
NA
Qari Nazrul
Khateeb & Qari
JU
Sh. Junayed
Khateeb & Scholar
RA
Sh. Abdul Rasheed
Senior Scholar & Khateeb
BA
Hafiz Basil
Khateeb & Hafiz
MU
Hafiz Mustafa
Khateeb & Hafiz
MO
Hafiz Momin
Khateeb & Hafiz
ZA
Hafiz Zaid
Khateeb & Hafiz
AB
Qari Abaidullah
Qari & Khateeb
AZ
Imam Kashif Aziz
Imam & Khateeb
FA
Mufti Farhan
Mufti & Khateeb
SA
Mufti Saim
Mufti & Khateeb
Community AffiliationDownload Membership Form (PDF)
Member of MCNC (Muslim Community of Nassau County)
Masjid Hamza has joined Muslim Community of Nassau County (MCNC), an umbrella organization comprised of various Masajid and Islamic organizations situated and working in Nassau County in an effort to create unity and collaborate on shared community programs.
Hillside Islamic Center
Islamic Center of Long Island (ICLI)
Long Island Muslim Society (LIMS)
Masjid Al-Baqi
Jaam'e Masjid (Bellmore Masjid)
Masjid Hamza
Crescent School
Hamza Academy
Children of Adam
ICNA Nassau County Center
Shelter Rock Islamic Center
Masjid Bilal
Become a Member
Participate in community governance and support your masjid.
Visit us
Everyone is welcome. If it's your first time, come a few minutes early and someone will show you around. Located fifteen minutes from JFK International Airport — convenient for travelers between flights.
- Address
- 200 Stuart Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
- Phone
- (516) 285-8585
- Open for
- All five daily prayers · doors open before Fajr
- Jummah
- 1:15pm · 2:20pm · 3:30pm (three services)
Plan your visit
If this is your first visit, here is what to expect.
Arrive early
Come 10 minutes before the listed iqamah time so you can settle in. Jummah's first service fills fastest.
Dress modestly
Loose clothing that covers the body, and clean socks — shoes come off before entering the prayer hall.
Perform wudu
Ablution facilities are available. Women and men have separate prayer and wudu areas.
Parking
Street parking on Stuart Avenue is available; arrive earlier on Fridays and for Eid.