Islamic Center of PaducahVerified

By 1983, the group had raised $15,000 for the purpose of acquiring a building for a Masjid but postponed their plans when the Islamic Foundation bought an old school building in Villa Park. In 1984, some members of this group, with the help of other brothers, formed the Qur’anic study Club at Bell Laboratories, a prominent area employer of high quality personnel. (Most Muslims joining Bell Laboratories chose to live in Naperville and its surrounding cities and towns). Regular Jumu’ah prayers in the area were started at Bell Laboratories at this time. At the same time Jumu’ah was being established at Bell Laboratories, some brothers started gathering in their homes for regular Isha’ prayers. Also Salaatul Taraweeh was being held regularly at homes of the community members.