Welcome to the Greater Seattle area!

Welcome

Welcome to the Greater Seattle area! We’re excited to have you join the community. This guide is meant to help you transition and become an awesome member.  This by no means is an exhaustive list, so if there is anything we missed, please feel free to contact us and contribute.

Disclaimer

These links and references are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by MAPS of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individual. MAPS bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content

About Us

The Muslim Association of Puget Sound (MAPS) started in 2006 with the intent of fostering a thriving community based on Muslim values like spirituality, service, humility, modesty, knowledge, family, unity, harmony, justice, and creating a better society. Since then, we have grown to become the largest Islamic center in the State of Washington, with a diverse community of more than 5,000 families from over 50 countries.

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Housing

Apartment Hunting

 If you’re looking for an apartment and can’t search in person Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist are some places to start. Apartments generally go fast, so be prepared to hear that an apartment is already off the market when inquiring. There are also Facebook groups that may be helpful in your search.

Utilities included with rent will vary, but be prepared to pay for most utilities including water, trash, and sewage in most apartment complexes, especially in the Greater Seattle area. 

Check out some tips for apartment hunting and what to expect when you’ve found a place.

Tenants Resources

Tenants Union: Know Your Rights about moving in, rental agreements, moving out and so on. https://tenantsunion.org/rights 

Events

The Greater Seattle area has a very active Muslim community. They are a great way for you to meet and get to know other Muslims. You can find events happening on community websites, facebook, chat groups, and on instagram.

MAPS Event Calendar

Wasat creates space for Seattle-area Muslims to explore the American Muslim experience through art, love, and learning.

Events Calendar

FB and IG

Muslims in Seattle FB page

 

Connections

Local Guides

People will be happy to show you around and introduce you to different Muslim communities in the Seattle area. Just say salaam to us by sending an email.

Include  a short intro about yourself and we’ll match you based on your background.

Muslim Groups

Here are a few active groups in the area you should check out:

Work & Study

Interns

To be added to the Minterns-Seattle group for Muslim interns, please contact:

Muhammad Haseeb Ahmad: FB

Also make sure to check MAPS Young Professional group which can be found under Muslim Groups section.

University

University of Washington
MSA website
Prayer spaces on campus 
MSA Facebook page

Bellevue College
Prayer Area: D Building – “Mindfulness” room
MSA Instagram 
MSA Facebook

Companies

Most big Tech companies have an internal Muslim group/alias where they host events, pray/carpool to Friday prayers, and use it for communication. You should try searching for it in the groups/aliases directory. Contacts for few companies listed below:

Microsoft:

Google:

Amazon:

Facebook:

  • Internal Facebook Muslim at SEA workplace group
  • Halal food: All cafes have daily halal options. Use the internal cafe menu app to see what it is for the day.

Halal

When you live in Washington, amazing food is never far away. From our biggest foodie city, Seattle, to small neighborhood gems, our restaurant scene gets better every year. But at the same time, finding a halal restaurant can sometimes get tricky. We have collated an ever-growing, ever-evolving list of halal restaurants for you.

Halal Restaurants

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To embark on this food adventure, wear your most comfortable kicks, pack about four layers of clothing for the unpredictable weather, and don’t let anyone tell you that carrying an umbrella in the rain will make you look like a rookie tourist 🙂

Please note that it might be a good idea to always look for the halal certificate where the cashier is seated. If not, then feel free to ask the staff whether the meat is halal or not.

Along with the aforementioned recommendations, we also have listed down a few apps and interest groups for you to dive deeper.

Halal Restaurants Apps

Zabihah : https://www.zabihah.com/
Crave Halal : https://cravehalal.com/

Halal Discussion Groups
Facebook : Seattle Halal Restaurants Reviews https://www.facebook.com/groups/224003965187412
Facebook: Halal in Seattle https://www.facebook.com/groups/222799111859268/

Halal Markets: https://www.yelp.com/collection/vF1WHN8UY6uFTPy_qQG_mQ

Supermarket Chains: A few chains carry Zabeeha meat, so inquire within since the selection varies by location.

  • Safeway
  • Costco
  • Restaurant Depot
  • WinCo

Halal Grocery Apps

Zabeeha Meats: https://zabeehameats.com

InstaGoLocal: https://www.instagolocal.com/

Mosques

Eastside: Bellevue, Redmond, Sammamish, Bothell

Islamic Center of Eastside
14230 NE 21st St, Bellevue, WA 98007
(425) 746-0398

Muslim Association of Puget Sound
17550 NE 67th Ct, Redmond, WA 98052

Islamic Center of Redmond
18080 NE 68th St, Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 658-5008

Islamic Center of Bothell (currently under construction)
3300 Monte Villa Pkwy, Bothell, WA 98021

Sammamish Mosque
22011 SE 20th St, Sammamish, WA 98075

 

South Seattle and Tukwila 

Al Kariim Islamic Center
5706 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 420-4371

Abubakar Mosque of Washington
5511 Martin Luther King Jr Way S, Seattle, WA 98118
(206) 722-6777

Abu Bakr Islamic Center
14101 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98168
(206) 214-0200

North Seattle

Masjid At-Tawba
12528 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Islamic Community of Bosniaks in Washington
20001 25th Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155

Masjid Umar Al-Farooq
5507 238th St SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
(425) 776-6162

Central Seattle Mosques

Islamic House at the UW
4625 22nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Idris Mosque
1420 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
(206) 363-3013

Masjid al-Taqwa
720 25th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 497-3899

Downtown Jumuah Guide

Plymouth Church United Church of Christ
1217 6th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 622-4865

Room 225 is available for daily Dhuhr and Asr Prayers (provided the Church is open).

March to October (Daylight Savings): Prayer begins at 1:15 PM

November to February: Prayer begins at 12:30 PM

Gethsemane Lutheran Church
911 Stewart St, Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 682-3620

Immanuel Lutheran Church
1215 Thomas St, Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 622-1930

Other Resources

Getting around Seattle

  • You’ll need an ORCA card to get around. They can be purchased and refilled at rail stations and at retailers. The easiest way to get one and refill is at the supermarket chains Safeway and QFC.
  • Public Transportation
  • Seattle is a very bike friendly city. Learn how to get around. Beginners Guide to Biking in Seattle

Parents

Youth Programs

  • MAPS Youth – A community for all people, ages 13-18
  • Muslim Zoomer Association – A free eEducation platform for youth ages 8-18 years old. They offer a variety of online classes including cooking, Islamic studies, and spontaneous fun activity sessions.

Feedback

This guide is still evolving. Please send your feedback and suggestions to welcomingcommittee@mapsredmond.org

Learn More

If you are new to the area, please send us a note using this form! Or email us at welcomingcommittee@mapsredmond.org