Islam is monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one incomparable God – Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world’s second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful, unique and has guided mankind through prophets, revealed scriptures and natural signs.

Al-Mahdi Islamic center has been serving the needs of Muslims in the greater Tennessee
area as well as throughout the United States. The purpose for which al-Mahdi Islamic
Center was formed is to teach the religion of Islam; perpetuate the social, moral, and
religious standards of Muslims in the United States; teach the Arabic language; educate the American society about Islam and the Arab culture and to promote a positive relationship with the religious Marj’aiyah that follows the Ja’afari School of Ahlul Bayt.