Upper Cumberland Islamic Society

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Construction of the Community Center Masjid:
The pictures below show the progression in construction of the Community Center Masjid.  Ground-breaking began in April 2019 and a certificate of occupation was issued on April 21, 2023. Delays in completion were caused by legal proceedings and financial challenges.
30. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: View from Walnut Avenue
30. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: View from Walnut Avenue
29. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Parking Lot -Entrance from Walnut Avenue
29. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Parking Lot -Entrance from Walnut Avenue
28. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Parking Lot
28. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Parking Lot
27. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Another View from Walnut Avenue
27. Alhumdulil'Allah Building is complete: Another View from Walnut Avenue
26. Side and back view of the center from Mahler Avenue
26. Side and back view of the center from Mahler Avenue
25. Side and back view of the facility from Walnut Ave
25. Side and back view of the facility from Walnut Ave
24. Front view of the building from Walnut Avenue
24. Front view of the building from Walnut Avenue
23.side view of the building from Walnut Avenue looking towards Tennessee Tech University
23.side view of the building from Walnut Avenue looking towards Tennessee Tech University
22.The community center as seen from Mahler Avenue.
22.The community center as seen from Mahler Avenue.
21.Community center northeastern view. To the left on the picture is the Mahler Avenue side of the center.
21.Community center northeastern view. To the left on the picture is the Mahler Avenue side of the center.
20.South side of the community center (facing downtown Cookeville). Part of the east side towards Mahler Avenue is revealed.
20.South side of the community center (facing downtown Cookeville). Part of the east side towards Mahler Avenue is revealed.
19.Another view of the community center from N. Walnut Avenue with the north side (towards Tennessee Tech) exposed.
19.Another view of the community center from N. Walnut Avenue with the north side (towards Tennessee Tech) exposed.
18.The center facing N. Walnut Avenue. Most of the brick has been placed, except in the front. Instead of two thin rings on pebble covered brick, a single more thick contrasting pebble brick is placed between layers of darker (North Downing) brick.
18.The center facing N. Walnut Avenue. Most of the brick has been placed, except in the front. Instead of two thin rings on pebble covered brick, a single more thick contrasting pebble brick is placed between layers of darker (North Downing) brick.
17. Placement of the exterior brick began on October 5, 2020. This is a process that takes three to four weeks to complete. Once completed, the roofing will be completed.
17. Placement of the exterior brick began on October 5, 2020. This is a process that takes three to four weeks to complete. Once completed, the roofing will be completed.
16. This is the framed building covered with a protective Housewrap. Most of the permanent roofing has been completed. The roofing will be completed once the exterior bricks have been placed.
16. This is the framed building covered with a protective Housewrap. Most of the permanent roofing has been completed. The roofing will be completed once the exterior bricks have been placed.
15. Framed building. The men restrooms are located on the left side. Women restrooms are on the right side. The center area is where the main prayer room will be located with office space to the left, and library space to the right.
15. Framed building. The men restrooms are located on the left side. Women restrooms are on the right side. The center area is where the main prayer room will be located with office space to the left, and library space to the right.
14. A view of the building from N. Walnut Avenue looking southeast toward downtown Cookeville. The farmers market is behind the building.
14. A view of the building from N. Walnut Avenue looking southeast toward downtown Cookeville. The farmers market is behind the building.
13. The south wing of the building where the women restrooms will be
13. The south wing of the building where the women restrooms will be
12. The north wing of the building where the men restrooms, storage area and library room will be located.
12. The north wing of the building where the men restrooms, storage area and library room will be located.
11. The prayer area.
11. The prayer area.
10. Placing protective Tyvek Housewrap on the building in preparation for future placement of bricks
10. Placing protective Tyvek Housewrap on the building in preparation for future placement of bricks
9. Framing the Community Center
9. Framing the Community Center
8. Concrete Flooring poured after pipe and utility installation in preparation for building the frame of the building
8. Concrete Flooring poured after pipe and utility installation in preparation for building the frame of the building
7. Concrete blocks outlining the building in preparation for utility pipes before concrete flooring is poured
7. Concrete blocks outlining the building in preparation for utility pipes before concrete flooring is poured
6. Preparation for construction: The concrete footing outlining the construction site
6. Preparation for construction: The concrete footing outlining the construction site
5. This is the Architect’s Drawing of the UCIS Community Center
5. This is the Architect’s Drawing of the UCIS Community Center
4. The restored construction site. Prepared for construction.
4. The restored construction site. Prepared for construction.
3. The damaged site following a heavy rain
3. The damaged site following a heavy rain
2. The damaged site
2. The damaged site
Groundbreaking
1. Groundbreaking
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Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullah:


Welcome to the Upper Cumberland Islamic Society website. 

The Upper Cumberland Islamic Society, UCIS, is a non-profit organization, which strives to serve the religious, educational, and social needs of Muslims in Cookeville and the surrounding areas. It further seeks to reach out to and engage in beneficial dialog with our non-Muslim neighbors.

In April of 2023, the organization fulfilled a long time goal of establishing a religious center in Cookeville.  The community center masjid is situated on commercial property located at 323 N. Walnut Avenue, near downtown Cookeville.  At the present time, we are concentrating on providing basic services. These include:

Jumah Salat
Jumah Salat is offered every Friday, at 1:00 pm Central Time. Inshallah.  

Daily Salat
We are still transitioning into the new building.  The goal is ultimately to conduct all five daily Salat in the community center masjid. Be patient as we transition.

Special Salat
Two of the most highly valued Salat in Islam are the Eid Prayers: Eidul Fitr (following the fast of Ramadan) and Eidul Adha (during the month of Hajj- Dhul Hijjah).  The Cookeville Muslim community has consistently observed these over the years, and have intentions to continue to do so going forth. 

Sunday School
The community conducts a Sunday school where students are introduced to Arabic language, Qur’anic recitation, and  Islamic Civilization. More information on this will be made available in the future.

Support of the UCIS is essential to furthering the cause of Islam in Cookeville and the Upper Cumberland.  You may donate in several ways: 1) by check or money order, 2) by PayPal, or 3) bank transfer.  If you wish to donate, go to the donations page and follow the instructions.

Jazakum Allah Khair.
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