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6500 Six Mile Lane, Louisville

Guiding Light Islamic Center

A guiding light that restores purpose in life, for 15 years now. Not only a community, but a family, and our doors are open to everyone.

Prayer & Jumuah times Plan a visit
Two khutbahs every Friday Home of Nur Islamic School Daily congregational prayer
The main prayer hall at Guiding Light Islamic Center
The main prayer hall

Prayer times

Pray with us, five times a day

Congregational prayer is held five times daily, led by Sh. Muhammad Alshareef and Ustadh Abdullahi. Times below come straight from the masjid's own live prayer schedule.

Tap Jumma/Other in the widget for Friday times. Daily times are also in the full prayer schedule and the Athan+ app.

Friday

Jumuah at Guiding Light

We have the largest Friday congregation in the city, served by a diverse list of khateebs.

  • 1
    First khutbahKhutbah and iqamah times are posted live in the Jumma tab.
  • 2
    Second khutbahDelivered every Friday as well. Please attend the 2nd khutbah if you can.
  • Respect volunteers and parking lot rules.
  • Buy a lunch box after salah. The money goes towards supporting the masjid.
The basketball court and children's park outside Guiding Light Islamic Center

Our partner school

Nur Islamic School of Louisville

Founded by families in our community who wanted an education grounded in Islamic principles, Nur Islamic School nurtures hearts and minds from early childhood through high school.

  • 1999A group of families founds Nur Islamic School of Louisville.
  • 2010Expansion into a new building with a middle school and Early Childhood Center.
  • TodayFully accredited by Cognia and CISNA, with an AP School Honor Roll Platinum distinction for 2025.
Early Childhood & Elementary (K to 5)6500 Six Mile Lane, Louisville, KY 40218
Secondary (6 to 12)2300 Greene Way, Louisville, KY 40220
Visit nurislamicschool.org

Programs & services

Learning, growing, serving together

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an and teach it."

Celebrating Br. Ramadan Omar, the first Hafidh graduate of the Guiding Light Quran program

Full-time Quran program

Read, perfect, memorize

A Monday to Friday program for kids and youth, with flexible timings that also suit adults who work or study. Students learn reading fundamentals, then tajweed, then memorization.

Director
Hafidh Abdullah, Tahfeedh Director
Also
Special classes for adults, and classes with scholarships for new reverts
  • Sundays, 10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

    Sunday School

    Follows the JCPS calendar, late August to May. Students register every year; contact Br. Mohamed Morsli.

  • For sisters

    Halaqahs & social gatherings

    Qur'an and tafseer circles plus supportive gatherings for converts and longtime Muslims. Two dedicated women's prayer areas, including an upstairs space for mothers with children.

  • Life milestones

    Nikkah & Janazah

    Guidance for marriage ceremonies and Islamic funerals. Call Br. Mustafa Kadir at 502-744-9957.

  • Every year

    Open Mosque Day & outreach

    A "meet your Muslim neighbor" open house, plus outreach booths at the Kentucky State Fair and WorldFest.

The dedicated youth room at Guiding Light Islamic Center

Youth

Fun. Knowledge. Brotherhood.

Free weekly boys programs for middle and high school ages, usually Asr to Isha, led by Youth Director Br. Anwar Adam. A dedicated youth room, plus trips like go-karting, topgolf and camping.

Register for youth programs

Support the masjid

Charity never decreases your wealth

Most of the center's needs would be covered if those at Jumuah gave $7 a week or $30 a month.

Donate online

Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Choose the monthly option to become a sustainer.

  • Masjid bills
  • New property expansion
  • Islamic education
  • Quran Tahfeedh program
  • Youth club
  • Friday lunch

Prefer an app?

Send to the masjid's number on any of these:

Zelle502-457-9902
Cash App502-457-9902
Venmo502-457-9902

Announcements

What's happening at GLIC

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Events, classes, Ramadan plans and fundraisers can be posted here in a minute, so the homepage always stays current.

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Plan a visit

Our doors are wide open

Guests are welcome during daily prayers and community events. Contact us ahead of time for a guided tour, to watch a prayer, meet local Muslims and ask any questions. We have welcomed churches, schools, scout troops and many more.

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