Greater Lynchburg Islamic Association (GLIA)

Greater Lynchburg Islamic Association is a non-profit IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt religious, educational, and cultural organization based in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Greater Lynchburg Islamic Association assumes its proper role in Central Virginia by offering many programs that enrich the community around it. Moreover, The Greater Lynchburg Islamic Association organizes a variety of Islamic celebrations and events, Ramadan programs, and religious lectures. It also operates a Sunday School, GLIA Al-Huda School. The Greater Lynchburg Islamic Association is the source of Islamic information in Central Virginia. The Association strives to educate the Muslim and non-Muslim community around it, teaching important details of the great religion of Islam. Moreover, The Association strives to exemplify the true Islamic values and methodologies of compassion, moderation, and knowledge for the population of Lynchburg. Our goal is to promote the true understanding of Islam. We welcome Muslims and non-Muslims alike to learn about Islam. We condemn all kinds of extremism whether practiced by people or governments around the globe! There is a greater need now than ever before to have a dialogue between different faiths. We need to unite against hatred whether it is based on race, religion or any other narrow idea. We believe in peace and love for fellow human beings. God sent Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as a mercy to all mankind (Quran).

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