Allow me to add my 2 cents to help clarify some things that will make visiting Mosque Maryam a better experience than I have been reading about in some of the reviews.... Allow me to inform you that The Nation of Islam is NOT a regular Muslim/Islam Organization. It was designed specifically for the Black Americans who descended from slavery in North America . It specifically addresses the issues of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Slave Disorder) due to 400 years of Slavery abuse, and continued social injustice in America. There is virtually nothing in the Original Nation of Islam teachings that is in line with the usual Middle Eastern Islamic Teachings. The disciplines taught even down to the diet are different. For example: Middle eastern Muslims smoke.. Nation of Islam members are not allowed to indulge in any intoxicants, whatsoever, including tobacco. Another example is in usual Islam a man can take up to four wives. However, Members of The Nation of Islam cannot marry more than one woman. Also, Members of the Nation of Islam are also forbidden to carry guns. Even the dress code is unique and members of the Nation of Islam can usually be identified by their uniforms, which include a Bow Tie for men and specific Headpieces for the women. read more

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A beautiful mosque filled with beautiful BLACK & Brown people. Dedicated to the advancement of the so called negros in the wilderness of North America. Came here on a Sunday & heard a beautiful message. To my orthodox Muslims, don't speak I'll of then NOI when no Arab ever came to teach the black former slave Islam. Some of you all didn't even consider us to be "real" Muslims. Allah is the best knower. Peace read more

Beautiful mosque the minister was amazing. He's so passionate when he speaks and I am so thankful to have a minister like the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan read more

I felt very unwelcome here, a man came out the building walked up to my window and told me I was making a big scene because I drove (ONCE) around the parking lot.... When in fact I was on my way to The Museum of Science and Industry. I just wanted to check this establishment out and preform my daily prayer. I took a couple of pictures on my snapchat. I don't understand what I did wrong. From his first approach I didn't even bother to enter the mosque because I thought if I was greeted this way and I hadn't set foot out of my car imagine if I went inside. I can't imagine how That would've went. I found this approach was very rude and a bad impression on the people of this mosque. I know a lot of Muslims maybe not from this this sect, but they've never treated me this way and made me feel welcome. read more

I came to this mosque today, but there are a few (black) guys staying outside wouldn't let me in. They were telling that there is a special event going on and it is closed for today. I did not understand how come? what might be more important then the salat ? and I also the funny thing is they told me to come back tomorrow at 10 AM, are you kidding me? there is not a salat at 10 AM. anyways I was not happy and I hope those folks will understand one day that the mosque is the house of Allah, that no one can kick Muslims out read more

we have an amazing time at sunday meeting...the muslims of the nation of islam are sooo kind and loving.the information they share is life changing.thank you for your over 90 years of service to black american,humanity and the world.peace read more

This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to most knowledgeable brothers and sisters you will ever meet the smell of bean pie and bean soup at the University always sets my heart and peace the knowledge that I get there it's been compromised by anything that I've ever heard or seen the negative connotations that others have spewed on this link are totally false I would say you should try for your own self instead listen to the mouths of fools. read more

This is a place for black Community because i live in chicago and have a limo business. I happened to stop here 3 times but they never let me inn. It was maghrib time. They didn't even allowed me to pray in parking Lot. Mosque is meant to be house of Allah. But these people dont even know the basic of islam and call themselves muslims. I'm not here to talk shit about them all im saying is IF you are not BLACK you are NoT WELCOME HERE. read more

I stopped by at this "Mosque" to pray dhuhr and I was not let inside. Why was I not let inside to pray? Who knows, I guess this "mosque" has more important things than Salah going on. Or maybe it was because I'm white and apparently being a white Muslim is not good enough for these people. Even though the people were not rude to me, they also did not give me any valid reason why I could not come in to pray my dhuhr on time. I was turned away before I could even come up the steps. I understand that the Nation has their own ideologies, but if you're going to call yourself a "Mosque", the least you can do is let other Muslims come in to pray, no matter the color of our skin. read more

This is the best mosque I've ever been to, there is nothing but black love in this place. I love Farrakhan and Ishmael Muhammad. I wish all black Americans were members of the Nation of Islam. We would be in a much better place read more

FARRAKHAN AND HIS STUDENTS ARE THE BEST ISLAMIC TEACHERS EVER! Don't listen to the critics because they are unlearned idiots who really neede to study the reality of this world in which we live, The Holy Qu'rān as well as The Life of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) read more

The most beautiful place I've ever entered. The spirit is wonderful. They are very organized. They make you feel safe once you've been blessed to enter. I'm sure if you hear them speak you can tell they know exact what's going on and they reach you the knowledge of yourself and the knowledge of God. I would urge any Black person to attend and others. read more

the members of mosque maryam were great. they were very respectful to me and to others. the members were sharply dressed in their uniforms. they did not preach they teached instead. that was very different for me. the minister when giving his lecture even cracked a few jokes, most of the time when you hear a lecture about something it sounds dry and flat. not at the nation of islam's mosque maryam their lectures were informational yet not like your regular lectures. most of the things they taught you will not get at a regular lecture from any college/school. the colleges/schools will not teach you history of your people (the black people). i learned more about my history then i did sitting a lecture at my college history class. i think that you should just listen and not judge right because of what you heard someone say. always listen then do your research/study and gather all the actual facts that you can then read/study them to get to the root knowledge of what is being presented to you. read more

Didn't know visitors needed clearance before coming. Turned away at the door! From my understanding, Sundays are supposed to be open to the public. This was very disheartening considering that they preach about unity and uplifting one another. I've never felt this unwelcome at a Mosque. read more