Roswell Community Masjid

Beyond Walls:
Building the World's First Living Building Certified Masjid

Faith in action. Innovation by design.

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“This is us returning to who we are — an ummah that builds with dignity, excellence, and conviction.”

— Imam Abdullah Jaber, Roswell Community Masjid
Aerial view of the new Roswell Community Masjid campus showing entry plaza and landscaping

3 Buildings

on 5.5 Acres

Net-Positive

Energy & Water

1st LBC

House of Worship

Our Vision

Why “Beyond Walls”?

Beyond Walls is more than a building—it's a global movement. A campus that influences our local community, inspires the global Ummah, and honors our planet.

The Six Core Promises

Community-First Design

Every space designed with input from families, youth, and elders to serve real community needs.

Radically Inclusive Sanctuary

A welcoming space for all—families, reverts, seekers, and neighbors—where everyone finds belonging.

Generational Legacy

A next-generation incubator with youth spaces, mentorship programs, and innovation labs to secure our children's whole identity.

Global & National Influence

A model for Muslim communities worldwide—proving we can lead in sustainability, design, and community building.

Institutional Resilience

A permanent home built to last centuries—financially sustainable, structurally sound, and spiritually anchored.

Stewardship in Action

A campus designed to be net-positive for energy and water, honoring the Islamic mandate of environmental stewardship.

The Campus

The New RCM Campus

Our new campus spans approximately 5.5 acres with three dedicated buildings designed to serve every member of our community—from our youngest children to our honored elders.

This is the first ever faith-based project in the world pursuing Living Building Challenge certification, setting a new standard for what a house of worship can be.

Explore our spaces
Exterior view of the sanctuary building with central courtyard
Campus Life

More Than a Mosque

Three buildings designed for every age, every family, and every moment of life.

Prayer hall sanctuary flooded with natural daylight through geometric windows
Worship

Masjid & Sanctuary

A serene space for daily prayers, Friday gatherings, and spiritual reflection—designed with natural light and accessibility for all.

  • Prayer halls for men & women
  • Wudu facilities & shoe halls
  • Outdoor plaza & pavilion
Modern youth center lounge designed for teens and young adults
Youth

Youth Center

A dedicated space where young Muslims can grow, learn, and connect through mentorship, study, and activities.

  • Full gymnasium & flex spaces
  • Youth lounge & study areas
  • Classrooms & café
Welcoming space designed for mothers and young children
Family

Family Hub

Multi-purpose spaces for community gatherings, educational programs, and celebrations that bring families together.

  • Family-friendly café
  • Playground & green spaces
  • Event halls & parents rooms
Measured Impact

Sustainability by the Numbers

Our commitment to stewardship isn't just words—it's built into every design decision. Here's what the Living Building Challenge means in practice.

0%

Energy Generated On-Site

Targeted Net-Positive Energy

0%

Less Energy Use

vs Conventional Building

0%

Materials Sourced Locally

Within Georgia / locally sourced

0%

Waste Diverted from Landfills

0 lbs sent to landfill

0%

Diverse Contracts

M/W/DBE Firms

0%

Natural Light Access

In Occupied Spaces

0%

Red List Free

No Toxic Materials

0/7

Community Access

Designed for All

0%

Land Dedicated to Agriculture

On-site productive landscape

First Faith-Based Project

Pursuing Living Building Challenge Certification

The world's most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings—requiring net-positive energy, water, and a regenerative impact on the environment.

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The Journey

Path to Groundbreaking

Every great vision requires a clear path. Here's where we are and where we're headed.

2021 – 2025

Vision & Design

Architectural blueprints finalized. Living Building Challenge feasibility confirmed.

  • Master plan approved
  • LBC pathway defined
  • Community input gathered
Now – Dec 2025

Capital Campaign

Securing the Founders Circle. Building the financial foundation for construction.

  • Founders Circle forming
  • Community pledges growing
  • Major gifts secured
December 6, 2025

Groundbreaking

The ceremonial beginning of construction. Breaking ground on our shared vision.

  • Site preparation
  • Community celebration
  • Construction begins
January 2026We're here

Construction

Breaking ground on the future. Transforming vision into reality.

  • Horizontal work
  • Vertical construction
  • Systems installation
End of 2027, in shaa Allah

Grand Opening

Opening our doors to the community and the world.

  • Final inspections
  • Community move-in
  • LBC certification pursuit
Capital Campaign in Progress

We're in the Capital Campaign phase. Your support today directly shapes what opens in 2027. Join our founding community.

Join the Founders Circle
Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about Beyond Walls? Here are answers to some common inquiries.

The Living Building Challenge is the world's most rigorous proven performance standard for buildings. It requires buildings to generate more energy than they use, capture and treat all water on-site, use only non-toxic materials, and create a net-positive impact on human and ecological health. RCM will be the first faith-based project to pursue this certification.

For decades, many Muslim communities focused on building walls—both literal and figurative—to protect ourselves. "Beyond Walls" represents our shift toward openness, sustainability, and integration. We're building a campus that welcomes all people, contributes positively to our environment, and serves as a model for communities worldwide.

Groundbreaking is scheduled for December 6, 2025. Horizontal site work (clearing, utilities, parking infrastructure) will take approximately 8 months. Vertical construction follows, with our target grand opening in August 2027.

There are several ways to support Beyond Walls: Join the Founders Circle for major gifts and naming opportunities, make a one-time donation, set up a recurring monthly contribution, volunteer your skills and time, or help spread the word in your networks. Every contribution, regardless of size, helps build this legacy.

Beyond Walls is designed as a complete community campus with three dedicated buildings: a sanctuary for worship, a youth center for the next generation, and a family hub for community programs. It's designed for sustainability, accessibility, and multi-generational use—not just a prayer space, but a complete ecosystem for Muslim life in America.

Yes. Roswell Community Masjid is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your records.

The campus will feature extensive solar panel arrays, high-performance building envelopes, energy-efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting throughout, and smart building management systems. Combined, these features will allow us to generate more energy than we consume annually.

Absolutely. A core value of Beyond Walls is radical hospitality. The campus is designed to welcome people of all faiths and backgrounds for interfaith dialogue, community events, educational programs, and social services. Our doors are open to all.
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