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The Muslim Society of Delaware Valley (MSDV) is a nonprofit Muslim community organization serving the Greater Philadelphia Area. MSDV currently operates two Islamic centers: the Islamic Cultural Center of Willow Grove (ICCWG) and the Muslim Youth Center of Philadelphia (MYCP). 

Our Vision

MSDV’s vision is to develop a community of American Muslims inspired by the principles, practice, and legacy of the Islamic tradition to lead lives of integrity, serve their families and communities with excellence, and work toward the betterment of society. 

Our Organizational Goals

  • Cultivating an open, inclusive, and welcoming Muslim community, rooted in the Qur’an, the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Islamic tradition
  • Inspiring conviction in Islamic principles through sound Islamic knowledge
  • Providing safe space for reflection, exploration, and development of faith
  • Promoting a contextualized and dynamic vision and practice of Islam in America
  • Leading civic engagement efforts rooted in social justice, particularly to serve the Greater Philadelphia area
  • Building leadership capacity in our community
  • Fostering open and honest communication across generations to promote the integrity of families and develop community solidarity
  • Supporting the spiritual, emotional, and mental wellbeing of our community members
  • Developing cross-cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity within our community
  • Engaging with other faith communities in stewardship of our society

Our Team

Eyad Takiedine

Chairman of the
Board of Trustees

Born and raised in Damascus, Syria with three brothers and one sister, Eyad immigrated to the United States in 1977 to continue his education and later start his own business in Pennsylvania. He married his wife, Manal, in 1988 and has three children. Eyad enjoys helping in community efforts. He is honored and humbled to serve as the Chairman of the MSDV Board of Trustees, which he has done since 2016.   

Contact: eyad@msdvpa.org

Imam Basheer

Imam Basheer Bilaal

Resident Imam

Imam Basheer Bilaal was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. After completing primary education in the US, he traveled to Turkey to study and obtain an in-depth Islamic education. He graduated from the Istanbul University of Islamic Studies as an imam and khatib, and was granted ijazah (authoritative license) by the Presidency of Religious Affairs in Turkey in 2009. Afterwards, he traveled to Damascus, Syria to specialize in Arabic language, grammar, literature, and public speaking. After his studies abroad, he returned to Brooklyn to serve as an imam in the same community in which he grew up. Since then, he has served as imam and religious director in many communities in the US, including recently at the Muslim Association of Lehigh Valley (MALV) in Allentown, PA. He strives to serve the diverse needs of the Muslim community through religious classes, family and individual counseling, interfaith engagements, and working to serve the greater community to help spread peace, knowledge, and understanding.

Contact: imam@msdvpa.org

Razin M. Karu

Executive Director

Brother Razin was born and raised in India, and has been living in the US since 2013. He received his AA with honors in history from Bucks County Community College, where he also founded the Bucks Muslim Students Association and also served as the student government president from 2016-2017. He was the first person of color to hold the office. He then transferred to Temple University, from where he received his BA in history and political science, with minors in global studies and economics. Brother Razin is passionate about civic engagement, social justice, interfaith relations, and volunteering. He most recently served as the outreach coordinator at ICNA-Relief, where he worked on programs focusing on a diverse set of community needs, including refugee services, hunger prevention, disaster relief, and more. He is a also member of the Bucks County New Americans Advisory Commission. Brother Razin looks forward to serving the MSDV community. 

Contact: razin@msdvpa.org

Teresa Hadjali

Director of Operations

Teresa was raised in a large Irish Roman Catholic family in Pennsylvania. She obtained a Bachelor’s in Social Work from Eastern University and an MSW from Temple University. She worked ten years in the Philadelphia area as a social worker for children at risk due to abuse and neglect. Her spiritual journey led to the discovery of Islam in the early nineties and she has since been a practicing Muslim. Teresa then made a transition from social work to education, and has taught five years in England and five years in the United Arab Emirates as well as another eight years as principal of Villanova Academy, an Islamic elementary school. She has been grateful and glad to become involved with the Muslim Society of Delaware Valley community since 2017. She is looking forward to continuing her involvement as part of a team committed to excellence and continuous improvement.

Contact: teresa@msdvpa.org

Saba Mehboob

Administrative Assistant

Sister Saba has been an active member of the MYCP community for many years. She has background in Accounting and Finance.

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