{ "dataset": "texas-new-muslim-programs", "version": "2026.1", "datePublished": "2026-09-23", "checkedOn": "2026-09-22", "fields": [ "id", "program", "organization", "metro", "offers", "needs", "mode", "schedule", "contact", "address", "source_title", "source_url", "checked_on" ], "rowCount": 8, "rows": [ { "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", "contact": "", "address": "River Oaks Islamic Center / ISGH Main Center, 3110 Eastside St, Houston, TX 77098", "source_title": "New Muslims Class — ISGH", "source_url": "https://isgh.org/new-muslims-class/", "checked_on": "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", "schedule": "", "contact": "pathways@planomasjid.org", "address": "", "source_title": "Converts Corner — Plano Masjid", "source_url": "https://planomasjid.org/converts-corner/", "checked_on": "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", "contact": "", "address": "", "source_title": "Embrace — ICNA Dallas", "source_url": "https://icnadallas.org/embrace/", "checked_on": "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", "address": "", "source_title": "Dawah — MAS Dallas", "source_url": "https://www.masdfw.org/dawah.html", "checked_on": "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", "schedule": "", "contact": "(469) 252-4532", "address": "11137 Frisco St, Frisco, TX 75033", "source_title": "New Muslims — Islamic Center of Frisco", "source_url": "https://www.friscomasjid.org/programs/new-muslims", "checked_on": "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", "schedule": "", "contact": "", "address": "4700 14th Street, Plano, TX 75074", "source_title": "Outreach Committee — EPIC", "source_url": "https://epicmasjid.org/outreach-committee/", "checked_on": "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", "schedule": "", "contact": "info@namcc.org · +1 (512) 491-7148", "address": "11900 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753", "source_title": "North Austin Muslim Community Center", "source_url": "https://namcc.org/", "checked_on": "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", "schedule": "", "contact": "info@austinmosque.org · 512-926-9221", "address": "5110 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723", "source_title": "Reconciled Hearts — ICGA", "source_url": "https://austinmosque.org/reconciled-hearts/", "checked_on": "2026-09-22" } ] }