Embark on a journey through the inspiring legacy of Dr. Sedki M. Riad, the visionary behind the Islamic Center of Blacksburg (ICB) and Masjid Al-Hedaya. Since its inception in January 1990, Dr. Riad's unwavering dedication to serving Allah through education and Da’wa activities has left an indelible mark on the community.
Embark on a journey through the inspiring legacy of Dr. Sedki M. Riad, the visionary behind the Islamic Center of Blacksburg (ICB) and Masjid Al-Hedaya. Since its inception in January 1990, Dr. Riad's unwavering dedication to serving Allah through education and Da’wa activities has left an indelible mark on the community.
Janurary 1990
Janurary 1990
Started the Islamic Center of Blacksburg, ICB, for the sake of serving Allah through education and Da’wa activities.
Running a weekend Islamic School that served over 50 children running about 15 parallel classes for over 7 consecutive years.
Produced a monthly Da’wa publication with over 600 copies distributed by mail in the New River and Roanoke Valley for over 5 years.
Operated in private homes & rented apartments for 8 years.
Started the Islamic Center of Blacksburg, ICB, for the sake of serving Allah through education and Da’wa activities.
Ran a weekend Islamic School that served over 50 children running about 15 parallel classes for over 7 consecutive years
Produced a monthly Da’wa publication with over 600 copies distributed by mail in the New River and Roanoke Valley for over 5 years.
Operated in private homes & rented apartments for 8 years.
In 1994
In 1994
We launched one of the few early Islamic websites in the world: http://www7.bev.net/civic/icb.
Attracted so much traffic and jammed the Blacksburg servers.
We launched one of the few early Islamic websites in the world: http://www7.bev.net/civic/icb.
Attracted so much traffic and jammed the Blacksburg servers.
In 1998
In 1998
Established Masjid Al-Hedaya in a Rented office space (1000 sq ft).
A group of dedicated students with a limited budget extended themselves to pay the $900 monthly expenses.
About 25 people pay $25-$50 each out of their marginal (1998) income to cover the rent and utilities.
Dr. Sedki M. Riad has been the Director of ICB since 1990 and the caretaker of Masjid Al-Hedaya since its founding in 1998.
Established Masjid Al-Hedaya in a Rented office space (1000 sq ft).
A group of dedicated students with a limited budget extended themselves to pay the $900 monthly expenses.
About 25 people pay $25-$50 each out of their marginal (1998) income to cover the rent and utilities.
Dr. Sedki M. Riad has been the Director of ICB since 1990 and the caretaker of Masjid Al-Hedaya since its founding in 1998.
In 2001
In 2001
The website was upgraded to be http://islamview.org.
Participated in special events like a convocation on 9/11 and the big seminar event that followed.
The website was upgraded to be http://islamview.org.
Participated in special events like a convocation on 9/11 and the big seminar event that followed.
In 2004
In 2004
Expanded the Masjid to 2000 sq ft.
Established “Kids Heaven Childcare & Learning Center”.
Kids Heaven was certified for 35 children.
Monthly rent was ~ $3,500 ($42,000/year)
Expanded the Masjid to 2000 sq ft.
Established “Kids Heaven Childcare & Learning Center”.
Kids Heaven was certified for 35 children.
Monthly rent was ~ $3,500 ($42,000/year)
In 2009
In 2009
Current land at 113 Southpark, Blacksburg, VA was acquired to convert to an owned premise.
A conceptual plan was done to collect needed fund.
Current land at 113 Southpark, Blacksburg, VA was acquired to convert to an owned premise.
A conceptual plan was done to collect needed fund.
In 2017
In 2017
The Masjid Closed due to an excessive increase in rent.
Layout is not optimum and can’t be customized.
Had to leave rental place at 106 Southpark, Blacksburg, VA.
Opted to construct the new masjid instead of spending $500k on rent over the next 10 years.
The Masjid Closed due to an excessive increase in rent.
Layout is not optimum and can’t be customized.
Had to leave rental place at 106 Southpark, Blacksburg, VA.
Opted to construct the new masjid instead of spending $500k on rent over the next 10 years.
In 2019
In 2019
Early 2019, started engineering design and fundraising.
Lead mainly by students, fundraising from local and around communities.
Late 2019, engineering designs almost complete.
Early 2019, started engineering design and fundraising.
Lead mainly by students, fundraising from local and around communities.
Late 2019, engineering designs almost complete.
In 2023
In 2023
Efforts resumed to proceed with the construction of the masjid.
Efforts resumed to proceed with the construction of the masjid.
In 2024
In 2024
Launched the new website of ICB to be https://icbmasjid.org.
Launched the new website of ICB to be https://icbmasjid.org.
Contact Us
President (Dr. Hassan Mahsoub): President@icbmasjid.org
VP (Dr. Ehab Salama): VP@icbmasjid.org
Media & Listerv: info@icbmasjid.org
The Islamic Center of Blacksburg is as a NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) organzation dedicated solely to religious, educational, and charitable purposes and headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, with tax ID Number 54-1531118.
Copyright © 2024. ICB. All rights reserved.
Contact Us
President (Dr. Hassan Mahsoub): President@icbmasjid.org
VP (Dr. Ehab Salama): VP@icbmasjid.org
Media & Listerv: info@icbmasjid.org
The Islamic Center of Blacksburg is as a NON-PROFIT 501(c)(3) organzation dedicated solely to religious, educational, and charitable purposes and headquartered in Blacksburg, Virginia, with tax ID Number 54-1531118.
Copyright © 2024. ICB. All rights reserved.