Masjid Freehaven was founded by a group of 12 Muslim families who for the most part lived and worked in the Lawnside area. The families came together regularly to celebrate their Iftars (breaking the fast) and Eids (Islamic Holidays), meeting in each other’s homes, sharing and discussing the needs of the growing Muslim community.

As the gathering grew larger, we began discussing the need to open a Masjid in the Lawnside area. In the interim, we began meeting in our homes, businesses, schools, etc. We started conducting classes where we began teaching our children the tenants of Islam. Allah (SWT) blessed us to eventually find a location that would become the home of Masjid Freehaven. Once the property was located, the families sacrificed and raised the money to purchase to property outright.