About Us
Serving the Muslim community of South Florida since 1996
A Legacy of Faith & Service
Founded in 1996, the Islamic Center of South Florida began as a small prayer space where a handful of dedicated families gathered to worship together. Over nearly three decades, it has grown into one of the largest and most vibrant Islamic centers in the region, serving over 8,000 members across Broward County.
Today, ICOSF stands as a beacon of Islamic knowledge, community service, and spiritual growth. Our center provides comprehensive programs for all ages — from daily congregational prayers and Friday Jummah services to Saturday Programs, family counseling, and community outreach initiatives. As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, every contribution to our mission is tax-deductible and goes directly toward serving the community.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- Serving South Florida since 1996
- Five daily prayers and Jummah services
- Comprehensive Islamic education programs
- Community services: marriage, funeral, Shahada
- Youth programs and Saturday Programs for all ages
Active Members and Growing
Our Mission, Vision & Values
Guided by the Quran and Sunnah, we strive to nurture a thriving Muslim community rooted in faith, knowledge, and compassion.
Our Mission
To provide a welcoming environment for worship, education, and community engagement rooted in authentic Islamic principles. We are committed to serving the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community in South Florida while fostering mutual understanding and cooperation with the broader community.
Our Vision
To be a beacon of light and guidance for the Muslim community in South Florida, fostering spiritual growth, educational excellence, and lasting community bonds. We envision a center that serves as a model for Islamic institutions worldwide — a place where faith meets service, tradition meets innovation, and every individual feels at home.
Core Values
Our Resident Scholar
Shaykh Yacine Boudjema
Resident Scholar & Educational Program Director
Shaykh Yacine Boudjema is an Imam, educator, and community leader dedicated to making authentic Islamic knowledge accessible — especially during these critical times. He strives to simplify the path of Islamic legacy for youth, young couples, and families from diverse backgrounds and walks of life, making it practical and relevant to their daily realities.
With a lifelong commitment to Qur'anic scholarship and Islamic sciences, Imam Yacine is passionate about teaching, mentoring, and helping individuals and families grow spiritually and intellectually.
Imam Yacine earned his Master's Degree in Comparative Islamic Law and his Bachelor's Degree in Islamic Law from the University of Algiers. He further pursued advanced studies in Qur'anic Sciences at Madinah Islamic University and at Al-Fatih Islamic Institute in Damascus, Syria. He memorized the entire Qur'an and holds Ijazah in the ten Qira'at.
Internationally recognized for his Qur'anic excellence, Imam Yacine has received numerous prestigious awards including the King Abdul-Aziz International Prize for Qur'anic Sciences, the Dubai International Prize for the Glorious Qur'an, and competitions in Algeria, Indonesia, Bahrain, and Sudan.
Imam Yacine is fluent in Arabic, English, and French. His mission is to cultivate a community rooted in knowledge, service, and leadership — grounded in the Qur'an and Prophetic tradition.
— A Community MemberICOSF has been a second home for my family. The warm community, the beautiful prayers, and the Saturday Programs have given my children a strong Islamic foundation. We are truly blessed to have this center in South Florida. It is more than a masjid — it is where our family grows in faith together.
Support Your Masjid
Your generous contributions help us maintain and expand our services to the community. From daily prayers to educational programs, every dollar makes a lasting impact. All donations are tax-deductible.