ICN Bellevue Mosque

About Us

Our history

From 10.6 acres of land in 1995 to a completed masjid in 2019 and a new gymnasium in 2026.

Vision

To be a welcoming and inspiring masjid dedicated to the remembrance of Allah (SWT), the spread of Islamic knowledge, and the advancement of Islam as a faith of peace, compassion, tolerance and understanding for present and future generations.

Mission

ICN Bellevue Mosque is committed to:

  • Excellence in religious services: offering meaningful worship, educational programs and community activities that strengthen faith and promote Islamic values.
  • Professional and responsible management: upholding the highest standards of integrity, accountability and professionalism in caring for the masjid and its resources.
  • Community engagement: fostering an inclusive, welcoming environment that encourages active participation, collaboration and a strong sense of belonging for individuals and families.
  • Quality facilities and services: keeping the masjid clean, safe, accessible and well managed, so that it serves the community's religious, educational and social needs.

Core values

  • Excellence (Ihsan): striving for the highest standard in everything we do, through dedication, continuous improvement and collective effort.
  • Teamwork: working together toward our shared vision, respecting different perspectives, and staying united even when opinions differ.
  • Shura (consultation): making consultation, mutual respect and careful deliberation the foundation of our decisions and leadership.
  • Service to the community: meeting the religious, educational and social needs of our community with compassion, respect and a spirit of cooperation.

Constitution and by-laws

The constitution and by-laws set out how the masjid is governed.

Read the Constitution and By-Laws (PDF)

Location

The masjid is in Bellevue, an unincorporated area of Nashville about 13 miles southwest of downtown along Interstate 40. Halfway between Memphis and Knoxville and less than a mile from I-40 exit 199, it is a convenient place for travelers to stop and pray.

Timeline

Year Details
1995 ICN purchased 10.6 acres of land. The Islamic school was founded.
2008 The school's portable building was converted into a musalla, and congregational Fajr and Isha prayers began. Isha attendance later grew to more than 20 people. The school moved into a new building.
2009 Taraweeh prayers began in Ramadan. Attendance later grew to about 120 people.
2013 The monthly family dinner and halaqa began, held on the first Friday of each month. Attendance later grew to about 140 people. Qiyam-ul-Layl began in the last ten nights of Ramadan. It continued the following year, with about 40 people attending.
2014 For the first time, Jumu'ah continued through the school's summer break, with more than 200 brothers and sisters attending. ICN paid off the school's loan. The ICN Board approved the ICN Bellevue Mosque (ICN-BM) project.
2016 Construction of the masjid began.
2019 Construction of the masjid was completed, and it began hosting congregational prayers.
2020 The COVID-19 pandemic began.
2024 Construction of the gymnasium and multipurpose building began.
2026 The gymnasium and multipurpose building opened for use.