In the name of God, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate…
Established in Los Angeles, California, the Women’s Mosque of America (WMA) is the nation’s first women-led Muslim house of worship. Founded on principles of equity, scholarship, and spiritual leadership, WMA creates space for Muslim women to lead and participate fully in religious life.
Since its founding, WMA has trained over 250 women to deliver the khutbah (sermon), lead prayer, recite the adhan (call to prayer), and assume roles of religious leadership—often for the first time. Through women-led Jumuʿah services, Qur’an literacy programming, and community-based learning, WMA has contributed to a growing movement centered on Muslim women’s voices, knowledge, and authority.
WMA’s work reflects a broader commitment to expanding access to sacred spaces, cultivating inclusive religious leadership, and sustaining a legacy of community-rooted scholarship and practice.
Mission & Vision
Mission
The Women’s Mosque of America advances Muslim women’s full participation and leadership in religious life through education, congregational worship, and community engagement rooted in equity and scholarship.
Vision
WMA envisions a future in which Muslim women’s leadership is recognized, normalized, and sustained across all areas of religious life. We aspire to cultivate communities where access to sacred knowledge, space, and authority is inclusive, and where diverse voices actively shape Islamic thought and practice.
Our Impact
- 250+ women trained in delivering khutbahs, leading prayer, and reciting the adhan
- First women-led mosque in the United States, establishing a national model for inclusive religious leadership
- Hundreds of congregants served annually through Jumuʿah services and educational programming
- Qur’an Literacy Program (QLP) supporting sustained engagement with the Qur’an through structured, community-based learning
- National and global reach through digital programming, khutbah archives, and community partnerships
- A growing alumnae network of women leaders contributing to mosques, classrooms, and community spaces across the country
Engagement
We invite individuals, community partners, and institutions to stay connected and engage with WMA’s ongoing work.
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The Women’s Mosque of America is sustained by the care, dedication, and service of a diverse community of volunteers across the country. We are grateful for the continued interest, trust, and connection of our broader community as we prepare for what comes next.
