A unique and progressive community serving Momineen in the California USA, providing quality education to young and old in order to promote and inculcate an Islamic way of life enabling progression in the local society as follower of Fourteen Masoomeen (A.S.)

BAB-UL-ILM CENTER is a non-profit Islamic religious and cultural organization in accordance with the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (p.b.u.h),  Holy Quran, Ahlulbait (prophet's family) and Ja'afari Fiqh (jurisprudence)

With the grace of Allah, the population of Momineen in Southern California has increased dramatically in the past few years. And even though several new centers are now serving through out southern California, there's a need for a new permanent center that can accommodate the needs of a growing population, and serve as model for the rest of the world.

BAB-UL-ILM CENTER, Recognizing this need, under the able leadership of world's reknown Aalim, Hujjat-ul-Islam Maulana Syed Fazil Husain Mosavi, A center has now been already serving the majority of the Momineen in Southern California. As it's a place for learning as much as a place for worship, its aptly named BAB-UL-ILM ISLAMIC CENTER. And it's established to fulfill the need for a true Masjid and Imam Bargah in Southern California.

BAB-UL-ILM ISLAMIC CENTER is the first 'Waqf' shia institution in Southern California, where everything will be done strictly according to the Islamic laws. All its affairs will be managed under the guidelines set by the Ha'kim-e-Shar'a.