Why Muslims in Nashville are praying at a Methodist church
The Islamic Center of Nashville is undergoing a remodel: roof repairs, new carpet and a fresh coat of paint.
But it means the mosque in the heart of the city s 12South neighborhood cannot host Muslims for prayers during Ramadan. In need of a space to use, the center s leadership turned to a neighbor for help.
Belmont United Methodist Church, located about a mile and a half from the mosque, offered up its community center. They have been gracious to allow us use of their facility for Friday prayer services, Ossama Bahloul, imam and resident scholar at the Islamic Center of Nashville, said in an email.