What is ADAMS Center
At the ADAMS Center, our greatest pride is in education, community and youth development, and service.
We organize a variety of educational and social activities and gatherings that provide the children, youth,
and families with wonderful opportunities to learn and grow as brothers and sisters in faith.
OUR MISSION
To provide religious, social, and educational services to enable the Muslim community to fulfill its responsibilities and contribute to the betterment of society by embodying and exemplifying leadership and excellence and fostering peace.
OUR VISION
ADAMS’ vision is to be a model American Muslim community with which Allah (God) is pleased.
OUR VAST COMMUNITY
The ADAMS Center’s main campus is located in Sterling, Virginia on Sugarland Road. We also have full-service ADAMS Center campuses in Ashburn, Chantilly and Leesburg, Virginia as well as multiple satellite campuses, which are located along the Route 267 and Route 28 corridors. These satellite sites specifically run Friday prayers. A full-service ADAMS Center campus in Gainesville, Virginia is currently in development.
How ADAMS Works
Board of Trustees
Sets vision, ensures accountability, and guides ADAMS’ growth while staying true to our mission.
Departments
Turn strategy into action; running programs, operations, and services across all branches.
Branch Operations Committees (BOCs)
Oversee daily branch operations, programs, and community needs while staying aligned with central leadership.
Office of the Imams
The Imams guide the community’s spiritual life, offering religious guidance, pastoral care, and faith-based support across all branches.
This collaborative model ensures that ADAMS provides consistent, high-quality services while staying deeply connected to the needs of every local community.
From governance to spiritual care to local operations, every part of ADAMS is powered by dedicated leaders, scholars, staff, and volunteers working together to serve community.
What We Provide
Prayer
Daily prayers, Jumuah, and Taraweeh during Ramadan.
Programs
Community events,
workshops, and seasonal
programs. Check our
Events Calendar
Education
Faith-based learning for all ages: CEP/YEP programs and Qurtuba Community Education.
Services
From Qahwa Cafe to compassionate healthcare, funeral services, and wellness support, including marriage counseling, Zakat guidance, and more.
OUR CORE VALUES
Excellence
Excellence for ADAMS means pleasing Allah by providing services above people’s expectation, delivering service with speed, treating people (staff, volunteers, members and stakeholders in general) with the utmost respect, running an efficient administration with up-to-date management systems and technology and well-trained staff, and promptly conducting beneficial programs that are well thought out and well prepared for, and maintaining facilities and grounds to the highest standard of functionality, cleanliness, and physical appearance.
Integrity
As an Islamic organization, to ADAMS integrity means adherence to Islamic ethics and principles, which include fairness, honesty, delivering on promises, and matching words and beliefs with deeds and actions. Integrity is achieved when serious thought is given to the question “what is the right thing to do,” which must be asked and answered by all levels of the organization while referring back to sound Board policies and well-designed administrative procedures, and by means of consultation within the organization, and by considering stakeholders’ input and feedback.
Transparency
Transparency generally implies openness, communication, and accountability. It is a metaphorical extension of the meaning that a “transparent” object is one that can be seen through. Transparent procedures include open meetings, financial disclosure statements, freedom of information, budgetary review and audits, etc.
OUR PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
1983 – Our Beginning
A small group of families in Herndon & Reston, VA establish the ADAMS Center. Mission: Serve the local Muslim community.
Spreading Roots Across Northern Virginia
From Sterling to Ashburn, Centerville to
Chantilly, Gainesville to McLean, ADAMS
now serves families across 10+
communities. Every year, our community
continues to grow stronger.
Education & Youth Development
From weekend schools to
youth programs and social activities,
we nurture young hearts and minds to thrive with confidence and faith.
Building Bridges & Serving All
Interfaith collaboration through programs and events across the Washington, D.C. area. Wellness services, social activities, and community support initiatives.
Guided by Visionary Leaders
Our 25-member professional staff manages daily operations, guided by an Executive Committee and a 13-member Board of Trustees committed to our mission.
Campuses & Facilities
Main Campus: Sterling, VA. 25,000 sq ft, mosque for 700+, weekend school, multipurpose hall & gym. Expansion underway. Full-Service Campuses: Ashburn, Chantilly, Leesburg. Satellite Campuses: Along Route 267 & 28 (Friday prayers). Future Campus: Gainesville, VA (in development).
Annual Report
Check out our archive of Annual Reports!
