MCA was incorporated as a non-profit religious organization in 1981. We have come a long way from our humble beginnings back in the year 1982-83 when we had a very small place for prayers that soon grew into Masjid-un-Noor. Continued growth then led to acquisition of the MCA building in 1994.

MCA has grown several folds in terms of its community strength in the last 25 years. We have over 3000 people attending Jumaa prayers on Fridays. Our Granada Islamic School provides one of the best schooling alternatives to our community members who wish to offer quality education to their children in an Islamic environment.

In addition to being open for prayers five times a day, MCA provides several Social services, Weekend Islamic School programs, Dawah, Family counseling, Youth and Women’s services, Visiting scholars, etc. All of this has been possible primarily due to the Will and Blessings of Allah (SWT) and due to the very generous support of our community members and tireless efforts of many dedicated volunteers.

Our Mission 

We are the Muslim Community Association of the San Francisco Bay Area In cooperation with Muslim communities around the Bay Area, our mission is to: Live our faith as a congregation, inspired by the teachings of the Quran and Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) as individuals and as a collective body, and to foster a mission of peace, justice and compassion for all within our Mosque, our community and the world.


Our Values

In pursuit of our mission we choose to emphasize these particular values:

• The goodness and the love of God manifested in all creation
• The dignity of the person called to wholeness by God
• The spiritual power of community committed to prayer and service

Our Goals

• To live and share our faith with all God's people.
• To teach Islamic beliefs and values in the context of deepening spirituality and community involvement.
• To inspire leaders for stewardship in community service.
• To make our Mosques vital centers for worship and community needs.
• To empower the community to lead an Islamic way of life.
  
   

Services Provided

MCA provides services for the Muslim community and the community at-large in the Silicon Valley. 


General Services 

• Congregational prayers and services for over 2000 people.
• Educational programs for both adult and school age children, for women and men.
• Youth activities and enrichment.

Social Service

• The center provides financial assistance to needy families.
• Subsidized schooling for needy children.
• Islamic counseling.
• Free medical and legal clinic for all. 

Major Milestones in MCA's History

1980, a few families founded MCA and rented building with capacity for 75 persons.
1984, purchased Mosque on Catherine Street.
1993, purchased building on Scott Blvd and established the MCA center.

MCA owns and operates two buildings: the MCA Islamic Center (includes a mosque) on 3003 Scott Blvd and Masjid An-Noor (another mosque) on 1755 Catherine Street, both are in Santa Clara. MCA also operates three educational service institutions: Granada Islamic School (K-8), Weekend (Sunday) Islamic School, and Al Arqam School.