History

1988

ISPC was founded

Small office, only Friday prayers

1994

Moved to 49th St into a 1,000 sq. ft. space.

Started five daily prayers, dinners, & Friday lectures.

1999

3,800 sq ft church turned Masjid on 67th St

Acquired nearby Muslim cemetery

2006

Expanded parking lot & basketball court

Launched Sunday School for children

2013

Acquired more land & finished renovations

Broadened events and activities

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A man with a beard wearing traditional Islamic attire, speaking at a podium with an American flag and another red flag beside him, in a decorated indoor setting.

  • Grand Imam

    Sheikh Saad has served as the Imam of the Islamic Society of Pinellas County since 2014, having previously led several communities since 2010. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language and a Master’s in the Sciences of the Qur’an. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Qur’anic Sciences.

    Sheikh Saad also holds an Ijazah (certification) in the recitation of the Qur’an according to the narration of Imam ʿĀṣim (Hafs and Shuʿbah).

    Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish, and conversational in Portuguese, Sheikh Saad values communication, mutual respect, and interfaith dialogue.

    His first book, The Essence of Tajweed, highlights key aspects of Qur’anic recitation—covering Tajweed rules, correct pronunciation, and articulation points in both Arabic and English, helping students properly learn and memorize the Qur’an.