About Us
Established by Allah's permission since 2002, Markaz Tawheed Wa Sunnah has been bringing the Dawah of Islam to Durham, North Carolina and the Research Triangle Park community.
Our Mission
The mission of Masjid Tawheed Wa Sunnah (MTWS) is to support the propagation, implementation, and presentation of Tawheed, the authentic Sunnah according to the methodology of the Sahaba and those who followed them in goodness, while aiding its people, everywhere.
Our Goals
Our goals are based upon the methodology of Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah. They are the goals of those who stick firm to the ways of those who have preceded them. You may notice that they resemble the goals and calls of other salafee organizations established to call to the Sunnah. This is because Ahlus Sunnah / as-Salafiyyoon only differ in time and place. Their creed and methodology are the same.
Our Call
Returning to the Noble Qur'ān and the Prophetic Sunnah
Understanding both of them upon the methodology of the Salafus-Saalih.
This is from the command of our Lord:
“And whoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger (Muhammad, prayers and peace are upon him,) after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follows other than the believers' way. We shall keep him in the path he has chosen, and burn him in Hell – what an evil destination”
- The Women (4:115)
“So if they believe in the like of that which you believe, then they are rightly guided”
- The Cow (2:137)
Purification of the Muslims
Purification of the Muslims from shirk and its various shades, cautioning them from innovation and foreign rejected practices and ideologies introduced into Islam. Purifying Islam from baseless explanations of the Qur'ān that do not return to the understanding of our Salaf. Purifying the Sunnah from weak and fabricated narrations that have also proven to destroy the clearness and purity of Islam and has also proven to prevent the advancement of the Muslims.
This shall be taken on by those of knowledge as the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:
“This knowledge shall be carried in each generation by those who repel the distortions of those who go too far, the misguidance of those who are astray, and the opinions of the ignorant.”
“And Help you one another in Al-Birr and At-Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression”
- The Table (5:2)
Cultivation and Education
Cultivation and Education of the Muslims upon the authentic Islam. Calling them to practice its laws and adorn themselves with its virtues and manners which we bring about for the pleasure of Allah and will assure for them happiness and success. Assisting one another so as to be that group of people mentioned in the Qur'ān who are saved from loss and destruction.
“And recommend one another to the truth and recommend one another to patience.”
- Al-Asr (103:3)
“Be you Rabbaniyoon (learned men of religion who practice what they know and also preach others), because you are teaching the Book, and you are studying it.”
- Aali Imraan (3:79)
Reviving the Correct Islamic Manhaj
Reviving the correct Islamic scholastic manhaj (methodology) in light of the Qur'ān, the Sunnah upon the way of the Salaf of this Ummah. Removing the stagnant state of blind following of madhabs and ideologies. Removing the blind-tunneled vision of partisanship, which is unfortunately a severe sometimes-incurable virus that controls the thinking of many of the Muslims and has distanced them from the true brotherhood of Islam.
We do this following the verse:
“Hold on tight all of you to the rope of Allah and do not divide”
and the statement of the Messenger (صلى الله عليه وسلم):
“And be all of you brothers”
Join Us in This Noble Call
Learn more about Islam and join our community in following the authentic Sunnah upon the methodology of the Salafus-Saalih.