السلام عليكم·Peace be upon you
A welcoming home for learning, worship, and belonging — rooted in the love of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.), where the Qur'an is read, knowledge is sought, and neighbors become family.
Colonia, NJ · Shia · Ja'fari·
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We are proud to partner with licensed marriage and family therapist Sayyida Sarah Zaidi MA | MS | MFT to offer faith-based therapy services for couples, families, and children. Appointments can be scheduled right from our website!
Our building elevator is now fully operational and has passed safety inspection
We are excited to share that the ALI Center is now officially registered under the state as a registered 501c3 nonprofit and that all donations are eligible to receive a tax deductible
Assalāmu ʿalaykum & welcome
ALI Center is a community of learners and neighbors devoted to seeking sacred knowledge and living it with sincerity. From a child's first verse of the Qur'an to a grandparent's weekly circle, we open our doors to everyone — offering classes, gatherings, and a warm second home grounded in faith, mercy, and service.
وَقُل رَّبِّ زِدْنِي عِلْمًا
“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”
Sūrat Ṭāhā · 20:114
What we offer
From the first letters of the alphabet to lifelong study, our classes are taught with care by qualified teachers — in a community that learns together.
Learn to read, write, and speak the language of the Qur'an — offered free to the community, level by level.
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Hands-on sessions on faith, life skills, and community topics, led by knowledgeable teachers and guests.
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Guided outings that bring learning to life — connecting our community through shared experiences and discovery.
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Borrow from our growing collection of Islamic books and resources for readers and researchers of every age.
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Faith, character, and fun for our youngest members in a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment.
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More than a center
From the call to prayer at dawn to lively weekend classes, our doors stay open to every family and seeker. Come to learn, to pray, and to find a community that feels like your own.
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As Salamu Alaykum everyone! The ALI Center of NJ is proud to unveil our Fall 2026 High School Internship Program. Interns will be able to join our team for…
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Join us on Saturday August 22nd, for a virtual workshop with Sheikh Mujtaba al Khaleeq on Jihad ul Nafs- or how to control your worldly temptations. This…
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560 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Join us for a day at the zoo with the ALI Center! We will meet outside the main gate at 10 AM. Everyone will be divided into separate groups to tour the zoo…
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Virtual (Zoom)
Join us for an educational deep-dive into one of the most inspiring stories in human history: the journey of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (as) from Medina to Karbala.…
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A glimpse of the gatherings, classes, and celebrations that bring us together throughout the year.
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Our gatherings alongside the major dates of the Islamic year — with Hijri dates shown for every day.
Hijri dates & holidays are approximate and depend on local moon sighting — please confirm with the center.
From our community
Real reviews from the families who call the ALI Center home — straight from our Google listing.
Based on 8 Google reviews
The programs are focused on kids and youth, very well done, so well planned and organized. The organizers are very hard working, dedicated and young individuals with fresh ideas. We need more of these initiatives
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