ADAMS Center

ADAMS Social Services Department’s mission is to provide for its members and community; therapy programs, support groups, an outlet for every need in regard to financial assistance and spiritual well-being, and mental and physical health programs in an atmosphere of compassion. Our vision is to have a compassionate and well-educated community living in dignity and self-sufficiency.

Social Services

We have various counseling offered for mental health, family, marriage, religious guidance, funeral support, and life coaching

Zakat Services

Pay your Zakat through ADAMS. “My mercy encompasses all things, but I will specify it for the righteous who give Zakat.” – Quran 7:156

Education Services

Our educational services cover programs for children, youth, young adults, adults, and new Muslims.

Health
Services

Through our ACHN Health Clinic – we ensure every uninsured, low-income individual has access to primary care and preventative services.

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About ADAMS Center

Over the past four decades, the ADAMS Center has grown into one of the largest Muslim communities in the Washington, D.C. area. Today, we serve the areas of Sterling..

5 Pillars of Islam

The Five Pillars (Arkān al-Islām) are the core beliefs and practices of Islam which all Muslims must adhere to:

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Shahadah

Every Muslim believes in the oneness of God and that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His final messenger. This declaration affirms the essence of Islamic monotheism.

02

Salah

Salah is the act of praying to God five times daily while facing Makkah, performed at dawn, noon, mid-afternoon, sunset, and after dark.

03

Sawm

Sawm refers to fasting during the holy month of Ramadan. From dawn to sunset, Muslims abstain from food, drink, and other physical needs to cultivate self-discipline, spiritual growth, and empathy for the less fortunate.

04

Zakah

Zakah is an obligatory act of giving alms to those in need, aiming to reduce inequality and foster a sense of community.

05

Hajj

Hajj is the pilgrimage to Makkah that every able Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime. It symbolizes spiritual renewal, equality, and devotion to God.