{
  "name": "Texas Muslim — new Muslim program finder",
  "url": "https://texasmuslim.org/new-muslims",
  "checkedOn": "2026-09-22",
  "note": "Each record is taken from the organisation's own public page on the checked date. No ranking or rating is expressed or implied.",
  "count": 8,
  "programs": [
    {
      "id": "isgh-new-muslims-class",
      "program": "New Muslims Class / New Muslims Circle",
      "organization": "Islamic Society of Greater Houston",
      "metro": "Houston",
      "offers": [
        "Free 15-week class for new and exploring Muslims",
        "Handbook and lunch provided",
        "Taught by Rehan M. Safiullah",
        "Coordinated by the New Muslims Circle with ISGH, IAMC, MISG, the UH MSA and the Rice MSA",
        "Zoom option for participants outside Houston after registration"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Beginner class",
        "Prayer help",
        "Mentor",
        "Social support",
        "Online"
      ],
      "mode": "Both",
      "schedule": "Fall 2026 session: Saturdays 10 AM–12 PM, starting August 29, 2026",
      "address": "River Oaks Islamic Center / ISGH Main Center, 3110 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098",
      "sourceTitle": "New Muslims Class — ISGH",
      "sourceUrl": "https://isgh.org/new-muslims-class/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "plano-masjid-pathways",
      "program": "Pathways — Converts Corner",
      "organization": "Plano Masjid / Islamic Association of Collin County",
      "metro": "Dallas–Fort Worth",
      "offers": [
        "Guidance and mentorship for people considering or entering Islam",
        "Shahada certificates",
        "Welcome bag with a prayer mat and guide, an English or Spanish translation of the Qur’an, and educational materials",
        "Connections into the wider DFW community",
        "Salah and fasting workshops",
        "Social gatherings",
        "Support from the imam and resident scholar"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Shahada",
        "Mentor",
        "Prayer help",
        "Social support",
        "Beginner class"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "contact": "pathways@planomasjid.org",
      "sourceTitle": "Converts Corner — Plano Masjid",
      "sourceUrl": "https://planomasjid.org/converts-corner/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "icna-embrace-dfw",
      "program": "Embrace DFW",
      "organization": "ICNA Dallas",
      "metro": "Dallas–Fort Worth",
      "offers": [
        "Weekly Convert Neighbor Nets led by convert imams",
        "Monthly potluck in the third week",
        "Eight-week Islam 101 classes covering core beliefs, purification and prayer",
        "Teaching framed for a convert and American context, with cultural assumptions kept separate from the religion"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Beginner class",
        "Mentor",
        "Social support",
        "Prayer help"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "schedule": "Convert Neighbor Nets weekly — Euless on Tuesdays, Richardson on Wednesdays",
      "sourceTitle": "Embrace — ICNA Dallas",
      "sourceUrl": "https://icnadallas.org/embrace/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "mas-dallas-growing-in-islam",
      "program": "New Muslim education and mentorship / Growing in Islam",
      "organization": "MAS Dallas",
      "metro": "Dallas–Fort Worth",
      "offers": [
        "In-person new Muslim education and mentorship program",
        "Growing in Islam: a six-month phase of support, mentorship and guided learning",
        "Led by Imam Saeed Purcell with guest instructors"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Beginner class",
        "Mentor",
        "Prayer help",
        "Social support"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "schedule": "Growing in Islam: Fridays 7–9 PM; Phase II starts September 11, 2026",
      "contact": "outreach@masdfw.org",
      "sourceTitle": "Dawah — MAS Dallas",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.masdfw.org/dawah.html",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "islamic-center-of-frisco-new-muslims",
      "program": "New Muslims program",
      "organization": "Islamic Center of Frisco",
      "metro": "Dallas–Fort Worth",
      "offers": [
        "Personalised guidance through the conversion process",
        "Educational resources and classes",
        "Support groups and mentorship",
        "Emotional and spiritual support after conversion",
        "Prayer and ritual support",
        "Family and social support"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Shahada",
        "Beginner class",
        "Mentor",
        "Prayer help",
        "Family support",
        "Social support"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "contact": "(469) 252-4532",
      "address": "11137 Frisco St, Frisco, TX 75033",
      "sourceTitle": "New Muslims — Islamic Center of Frisco",
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.friscomasjid.org/programs/new-muslims",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "epic-outreach-committee",
      "program": "Outreach Committee",
      "organization": "East Plano Islamic Center",
      "metro": "Dallas–Fort Worth",
      "offers": [
        "Islam 101 courses",
        "Help for new converts with the basics of faith and practice",
        "Help with social needs"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Beginner class",
        "Social support",
        "Mentor"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "address": "4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074",
      "sourceTitle": "Outreach Committee — EPIC",
      "sourceUrl": "https://epicmasjid.org/outreach-committee/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "namcc-convert-services",
      "program": "Convert Services",
      "organization": "North Austin Muslim Community Center",
      "metro": "Austin",
      "offers": [
        "Convert Services listed among the center’s programs",
        "An “Interested in Islam” entry point on the official site",
        "Direct contact with the center by phone or email"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Shahada",
        "Mentor",
        "Social support"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "contact": "info@namcc.org · +1 (512) 491-7148",
      "address": "11900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753",
      "sourceTitle": "North Austin Muslim Community Center",
      "sourceUrl": "https://namcc.org/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    },
    {
      "id": "icga-reconciled-hearts",
      "program": "Reconciled Hearts (Zakah category)",
      "organization": "Islamic Center of Greater Austin",
      "metro": "Austin",
      "offers": [
        "A Zakah category that explicitly includes new Muslims and friends of the Muslim community",
        "Funds that may support shelter, food and utilities",
        "This is financial and community support, not a beginner class"
      ],
      "needs": [
        "Financial help",
        "Social support"
      ],
      "mode": "In person",
      "contact": "info@austinmosque.org · 512-926-9221",
      "address": "5110 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723",
      "sourceTitle": "Reconciled Hearts — ICGA",
      "sourceUrl": "https://austinmosque.org/reconciled-hearts/",
      "checkedOn": "2026-09-22"
    }
  ]
}