About Al-Muhmin

Founding & Early Gatherings

Late Mrs. Rasheedat Okedeyi was the pioneer of what is now known as Al-Muhmin Islamic Center. She championed gathering Nigerian Muslims in the South Florida, Miami area to congregate every Sunday for a few hours for Asalatu, and to pray Dhuhr and Asr — initially at her residence, later extending to other members’ houses. As the group grew, they began renting spaces at existing masajid, including Al-Ansar Masjid on 7th Avenue, and later spaces in the Flagler and Palmetto areas. As the community progressed, member Alhaji Abdul Monruf Shotuyo donated the land and building that currently houses the Masjid.

Formal Registration as Nigerian Islamic Society, Inc.

The organization formally registered its name, Nigerian Islamic Society, Inc., as its legal name with the State of Florida. As the community grew, it also became more organized: a Mission Board, comprising Alfas and headed by the Chief Imam, was established for spiritual matters, and an Executive Board — headed by an elected President alongside a Vice President, Secretary, Finance Secretary, Treasurer, PRO, and Custodians, elected every two years — was established for the day-to-day running of Masjid activities and events.

Turbanning Ceremony & Adinni Coronations

In November 1997, the community held a fundraising and turbanning ceremony in which about ten individuals were coronated with an Adinni title, each processing to the stage with their guests to be turbanned (Lawani).

• Alhaji Yekeen Oladunni — Baba Adinni
• Abdul Rasak Ola Salvador — Giwa Adinni
• Alhaji Monruf Shotuyo — Balogun Adinni
• Alhaji Ganiu Agboola Ibrahim — Are Adinni
• Saad Lanre Kelani — Seriki Adinni
• Hajia Risikat Ayoade Adebisi — Iya Adinni
• Hajia Halimotu Sadia Kazeem — Iya Sunnah
• Hajia Wosilat Salvador — Akorede Adinni
• Hajia Opeyemi Odumuyiwa — Kajola Adinni
• Alhaji Lateef Ibrahim — Chief Imam

Renamed Al-Muhmin Islamic Center, Inc.

The organization changed its legal name to Al-Muhmin Islamic Center, Inc., with a clear purpose of welcoming worshipers of other nationalities. That goal has since been achieved: members of other nationalities now hold positions on the Executive Board and regularly deliver Islamic lectures.

Land Purchased for Future Expansion

The Masjid took a bold step to purchase a building and land adjacent to the existing property, with a goal of future expansion.

New Masjid Architectural Plan Delivered

A professional architect was contracted and delivered a brand-new Masjid plan. Due to unforeseen circumstances, obtaining permits to break ground remains in progress with Miami-Dade County government.