I've had this masjid in my bookmarks for awhile & Culver City is quite a trek from Irvine. It's the last 10 nights of Ramadhan, & tonight is the last odd night. A special trip just for this occasion ! I went with my friend who has been here a handful of times. She warned me about the parking & Culver City is just a nightmare when it comes to parking - the lot was not available for parking because there were tables still set up for Iftar when we arrived. The street parking is crazy, & if you park in one of the residential streets, be SURE to read the signs !! The majority of them are 2 hour parking & permits are required. Alhumdulillah we ended up getting lucky & scored *free* street parking on Washington Blvd a couple blocks down. Do note, if you come before 8 pm, street parking is all metered on Washington blvd, don't forget to pay ! The outside is stunning. The minaret has neon lights which just adds to the vibe. The color theme seems to be blue & the tiles are handpainted which I can appreciate. The steps & the facade of the building are also made of marble. Gotta love it ! It was packed when we got in. We came for terawih, during the khutbah. It was a zoo. We got up to the women's section & the room with the windows were completely full. So we ended up having to pray in the hall. The hall area is very poorly designed because it is sort of a mezzanine area, you can look down & the men's section is right under which is interesting. If the opening was closed off, there would be plenty of room for praying. It was also sort of a fire hazard because the halls/walkway was so full, I couldn't imagine trying to get out if there was an emergency. Lucky us we ended up right in front of one of the rooms where the kids are running & screaming. Lovely ! Despite it being packed, I really enjoyed my experience. It felt very calming & magical to pray with limited space amongst so many people. Made me think this is probably what Masjid Al Haram is like during Ramadhan. I also was under the impression that mostly Saudis would come here, but I saw all colors & all types of people. I felt welcome & I loved the diversity ! I return, definitely. Next Ramadhan inshallah because the drive is so long. Beautiful masjid, it really is the place to be ! read more

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I started taking classes at King Fahad where I have been fortunate to study under Sister Halima. Her guidance has profoundly enriched my learning and spiritual development. Through her teachings, I have gained a deeper understanding of the Quran, and I am continually discovering new layers of meaning that resonate with my daily life and prayers. I'm learning my surahs by heart and I'm learning to speak Arabic. She takes her time with each person individually but still hold us accountable for memorizing our lessons. I'm grateful for sister Halima and give thanks to Allah for guiding me to king Fahad masjid. If you are a new Muslim I highly recommend taking classes here, its one of the main reason I attend king Fahad masjid. The mosque is very clean and I love attending jummah here. read more

King Fahad Mosque - Library - Mosques Near Me - Culver City, California

This mosque is wonderful and sometimes I come here to observe the Fajr prayer before dawn before I go to work. read more

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Amazing Experience with Iftar and Services. Brothers did a lot to serve Alhamdulilah. Nice and clean. read more

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It's a place of worship. We are very Blessed to have one! SubHaan Allah there shouldn't be no judgement on place to do prayers & worship.

King Fahad Mosque is a subtly decorated temple of worship where graphic calligraphy in Arabic and flower & leaf motifs are the main art works. Unlike other religions, there are no human depictions. Muslims are required to pray 5 times per day in the direction of their holy city of Mecca in Arabia so many believers have an app which determines the proper direction anywhere they are. Men worship together in back of the imam, but the women are hidden upstairs where they can view & participate. Salat, ritual Islamic prayer, prescribed five times daily: Fajr - the dawn prayer. Dhuhr - the noon prayer. Asr - the afternoon prayer. Maghrib - the sunset prayer. Isha'a - the night prayer. Our young female guide was informative in her tour around the mosque giving us a detailed talk about Islam in the library along with another young lady. "Islam means submission in Arabic. Islam is derived from the Arabic root "Salema": peace, purity, submission and obedience. In the religious sense, Islam means submission to the will of God and obedience to His law." Rather different concept of how to preceive & live our lIves from a more Western Liberal perspective originating from Classical Greece where logic and knowledge is based on data from rigorous experimentation. In other words, one can't use only faith to make up & justify knowledge. "Man is the measure of all things by the ancient Greek philosopher Protagoras is usually interpreted to mean that the individual human being, rather than a god or an unchanging moral law, is the ultimate source of value." In other words, it is man not god (whose supposed words are written down by men who can't help but put their own slant to what they thought god had told them) who has the ultimate responsibility to decide what is the moral, correct way to lead their lives. Some of the free thinking Greek philosophers were the first to liberate themselves from the chain of rigid, unbending religious dogma that still rules much of the world today. Our tour guides presented their version of explaining Islam as a moderate & tolerant religion as all religions & beliefs should be. At the conclusion of the tour, we were graciously treated to confections as a way for us to linger and talk among the guests and the guides as to what we had experienced. Nice way to enter a mosque and be given explanation & information about a major world religion. read more

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Had a few woman who were older coming in and advising everyone to move up to "create more space". One women grabbed my arm and aggressively asked me to get up and move. Hours later... my arm hurts... imagine if she would of asked without grabbing me. Since I was there to pray I ignored her rude gesture and DID move. After this she started ordering everyone to move up and make more space. Once I moved she came over to me AGAIN asking me to move over more. At this point I tried to ignore her as I was about to start praying. Finally I moved to the very back while she continued to ask women to move. This was such a UNCOMFORTABLE experience. Maybe there should be some kind of security check OR a actual person in charge to check on the womans section to avoid random people ordering other people around. read more

I went to a service here today with a friend. The community was very welcoming, and the Mosque was beautiful - with tile mosaics from Turkey and Golden Lettered Plaques from Mecca. I loved the ritual of removing my shoes and socks and washing my feet, hands and face. Then for the next hour I walked across and stood on soft carpets in my bare feet. It was liberating and peaceful. The Imam spoke eloquently, moving from language to language. The message was good and filled with kind insight and a call to help the people of the world who are suffering. I found myself reflecting on my own life and my loved ones as the prayers continued. Before I knew it I was visualizing the faces of so many people that I held dear throughout my life - and I blessed them. It was supremely relaxing to be in such an exotic and beautiful atmosphere of contemplation and worship. As a visitor to both the Mosque and the religion - I really felt like a part of the communal spiritual experience. Like Christianity, Islam is an Evangelical Faith - meaning - the religion believes that all are welcome to follow - and so it is very open and even encouraging of newcomers. Even after the service, half a dozen people asked me please to come again. And I very well may. There are religious and cultural classes on the second floor (where there also is the balcony for women, who, as in Orthodox Judaism, are not allowed to sit with them men). The Library on the first floor is pretty good - with 6 shelves of books in English and about 20 shelves in Arabic (all beautifully bound and laced with gold). The Mosque's educational branch also offers classes in Arabic, both spoken and written. Written Arabic is like Art - flowing and beautiful like lines of wind whipping across the sand. One thing that struck me -- no room was locked - and no one - not even the Imam or the Director of the Mosque, presented themselves as being above anyone or apart from anyone. Every person, of every station in life, was equal here. read more

Went in for Jumah, found the place to be packed and bustling with worshippers! Very impressive architecture, starting with the dome, to the chandiliers, the abdest, and the stained glass windows. It is reminiscent of a mosque from the old country, and being able to (successfully) transplant that into LA is no small feat. The worshippers comprised of Desis, Arabs, and a good mix of young and old folks. The Imam who seemed to have been recently appointed had a magnificent recitation style. His khutbah was equally good, and set a good tone for my first exposure to the Mosque. In his khutbah, he preached the ideal of selfless-ness and wanting for your brother what you want for yourself. Preaching a very appropriate message of caring and sacrificing others which only fosters community. Definitely a place to visit if in the area. read more

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If you're looking for a masjid with knowledgeable scholars, an amazing community (one of the most diverse masjid in LA), and good community programs/outreach, King Fahad masjid is the place to go! May Allah reward everyone who works there. read more

Superb mosque Very clean Visited here while on vacation They charge $5 for parking in the basement on Friday prayer time Not sure where other parking area is located The interior and wudu areas are clean Very beautiful architecture read more

Im so disappointed by service, no word to describe I'm donating free staff new staff not used one what a matter with your staff or security guard i dont recommend make any donation or service as well i faced so rude and horrible service and rude staff!!!!!! read more

Beautiful masjid in the heart of Culver City! Parking here isn't the best (especially during Ramadan). They have a parking structure underground and there is street parking all around (both metered and unmetered). During Ramadan, they have iftar here every night which is great! They also have classes and small talks here year round. read more

I decided to go visit a place of a different religion and wow I had a good time. They are very welcoming to anyone wanting a understanding Of the Islamic religion. There are similarities that made me think maybe I'm partly Muslim or more than one religion. Well the experience made me more accepting to others with different religion disciplines. read more

Beautiful mosque. Very diverse group of people come here. Masjid is very clean and well kept. I wish the women's entrance would be closer towards the Main Street read more

Been going here forever. You feel this energy, this positive energy and peacefulness when you enter this Mosque. Good place to visit if you want to experience and admire-marble made walls and Arabic scripture on the walls. In Ramadan (which is like now) they offer food for the people fasting. Plenty enough for everyone( hint hint hehe). It's a good place to worship and just a disclaimer you might experience people with bad attitude, please ignore them. There always are good and bad in every community. Other than that, EVERYONE is welcome here :D read more

Most beautiful and wonderful mosque. They are super nice and accommodating to converts and people of all faiths. There's nothing more beautiful to me then when I head up to the ladies room during jum'aa and there is every skin color, every age, and every economic status represented. This is the beauty of Islam and something that makes me emotional every time I'm there. The architecture is gorgeous and the staff is extremely helpful. I shot a television show there and they were always willing to help me with any and all details. I'm so impressed and so thankful that LA has such a masjid that represents Islam so wonderfully. Jazak Allah khair to all of you that work or volunteer here. May Allah bless you and anyone reading this review. read more

I love this mosque!!! Made the best Friends ever there!!

A nicely adorned mosque, spacious and all amenities included. Not as big as the Islamic Centers of NYC's or DC's, and to me not as well thought-of regarding some aspects. Very good location and easily accessible from anywhere in the city. One star off for the fact of lacking the most needed extra car parking spaces. 2nd star off for the behavior of some individuals crossing the streets at the wrong places causing traffic issues, parking wrongly and making unnecessary noise to the surrounding residential units. BIG salute to all the volunteers there, esp. Muhammed and Abdullah who are always smiley, courteous and helpful. Mosque management should "seriously" listen to and interact more freely with individuals' feedback and drop their rigid attitude. Highly recommend checking this place, it's a holy Muslim's praying space but they provide tours and q&a sessions for interested people from all walks of life. read more

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I'm not a Muslim but I enjoyed going in and checking out the beautiful architecture and their library. It was my first time in a mosque ever. The people inside were friendly. Just remember: take your shoes off when you walk in, in the Muslim custom. read more

Alhamdulilah! One can go there to pray, reflect, or just be in aw of the architectural details and designs. SubhanAllah. It's an exceptionally peaceful environment right at the heart of Culver City. Check it out... read more

Great look building from the outside. I was take picture from the outside, but unable to go inside because they have a pray even inside, and I just don't want to disturb with my camera clicking. read more

Is this place beautiful or what? It wouldn't matter whether this place were a church or a synagogue, it is simply beautiful. Key aspects you will find here: a library, separate prayer halls according to one's gender, youth center, babysitting area (only during the time of Ramadan), religious text education, community events, etc. This mosque is mainly made entirely of marble from the floor to the ceiling. It is very spacious, but can definitely get packed during Friday afternoons. You will find plenty of parking, but you may want to consider being here early on Fridays, as the parking lots fill up quite quickly; if you're arriving here anytime after 1:00 p.m., you're most likely going to park somewhere on the streets, and that could be quite a walk as every minute counts. Aside from that, this mosque is very active and hosts many community events for people of any religious or racial backgrounds to enjoy; we don't discriminate. Alright, now can we be a little less impatient for Ramadan or what? If you want to see the beauty in a strong faith, come here during the month of Ramadan. Food is freely distributed among everyone during the time of sunset, whether you are fasting or not. There is also a food bank where the mosque distributes food to the homeless whenever given the opportunity. The recitation during prayer is ravishing as your heart would melt like snow in sunlight. Overall, this is a wonderful place to visit anytime of the year, where you will find the most hospitable people. Welcome yourself as we will welcome you. read more

Too many good things about this mosque: the architecture, the community, the imams, the youth. Despite being the only mosque in the Westside area, it still manages to provide well for the Muslim community here. Come check it out! read more

That's really great place to learn everything about Islam .

Beautiful masjid inside and outside. super clean. spacious grounds. friendly people. I especially enjoyed the Khutbah sermon by visiting Imam Fareed Abdullah. The iftars are also delicious read more

One star not for architecture but for the rude behavior of dinner serving lady with Indian people push me to make a review. It was our very first time visit all the way from Northridge to explore more Masjids during Ramadan but that experience leave us with the decision not to visit this place in future. read more