About Bait ul Qayem
One of the first Ithna-Ashari Shia Islamic centers in the United States
Our Story
Bait ul Qayem is an Ithna-Ashari Shia Islamic center in Delran, New Jersey, operated by the Shia Association of North America (SANA), a non-profit charitable organization incorporated in 1971.
What began with a handful of dedicated families has grown into one of the premier Shia Islamic centers in the northeastern United States, serving a broad membership of Momineen from the Tri-State area for over 25 years at our current location.
Our center sits on 8.9 beautiful acres in Delran Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. From a humble 2-bedroom house, we have expanded into a multi-functional center featuring men's and ladies' congregation halls, two dining halls, separate restrooms, and a professional kitchen.
Services are conducted in English and Urdu, with accommodation for other languages when needed.
Our Mission
To provide a place and the resources necessary to further the tenets of Islam, promote religious learning, and foster social and human consciousness under the guidance of the Ahlul Bayt.
Unity & Brotherhood
Fostering bonds of unity, brotherhood, and mutual respect.
Religious Learning
Promoting Islamic education under the guidance of Ahlul Bayt.
Respect for All
Embracing equality and respect for all faiths and backgrounds.
Community Service
Serving the community through social and humanitarian efforts.
Our Journey
Foundation
SANA incorporated as a non-profit charitable organization.
Growth
Community expanded from a handful of families to hundreds of members.
Expansion
Center grew from a humble 2-bedroom house into a multi-functional facility.
Major Renovation
New congregation halls, dining halls, restrooms, and professional kitchen added.
Thriving Center
Serving the Tri-State Shia community on 8.9 acres in Delran Township.
Our Scholars
Sheikh Bilal Hussain
Resident Scholar
Born and raised in New York, Sheikh Bilal studied business at Temple University before pursuing Islamic studies in Najaf, Iraq for seven years. He specializes in youth issues, financial investments, khums, and medical issues.
Languages: English, Urdu, Arabic
Maulana Ahmad Ameeni
Community Scholar
Maulana Ahmad Ameeni provides spiritual guidance to the SANA community, serves as the Imam of the weekly Jumah prayers, is a scholar at the Dar ul Ilm Islamic school, and performs religious rituals for the community.
Our Facility
Located at 337 Conrow Road, Delran, NJ 08075 on 8.9 acres. The facility includes men's and ladies' congregation halls, two dining halls, separate restrooms, a professional kitchen, and ample parking.