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New to Islam?

Find a clear starting point to learn step by step.

Tell us where you are, and we’ll make a warm introduction to a local Muslim community.

Free to request. No commitment. Availability varies by location.

How it works

  1. 01

    Share your location

    Tell us where you are. That’s all we need to begin.

  2. 02

    We look for a local community

    Your request goes to the nearest Partner Hub, a local masjid, MSA, or Muslim organization.

  3. 03

    Someone reaches out

    A real person from that community contacts you, answers your questions, and makes a warm introduction.

Availability varies by location. We’ll be clear about what is currently available near you.

Every community welcomes people differently.

Depending on your local Partner Hub, your welcome may include:

  • Invitations to local gatherings to meet like-minded Muslims.
  • A safe space to ask everyday questions and receive straightforward guidance without judgment.
  • A warm welcome from a familiar face in the local community.

After you connect

Your own private portal.

Signing in gives you a quiet space of your own: a direct line to your Ansar, a clear learning path, and what’s happening nearby.

  • Message your Ansar

    A private conversation with a real person who knows your name.

  • Learn step by step

    A guided path from your first questions to your first prayer.

  • See what’s happening nearby

    Gatherings and classes shared by your local community.

A New Muslim out in the city reading a message from their Ansar in the Ansar Family portal on their phone.

A local community, with people honored to help you.

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Ansars

An ANSAR is a trained, same-gender volunteer who provides a familiar and consistent point of contact. They are a friendly face—a trusted friend, brother, or sister who knows their way around the community, ready to help you find your footing and answer everyday questions.

Learn about AnsarsBecome an Ansar

Growing one community at a time.

Ansar Family is expanding through local Partner Hubs.

Don’t see your city on the map? Ask your local masjid to adopt the ANSAR program.

Explore Partner HubsInvite Your Local Mosque
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Entering Islam shouldn’t mean figuring everything out alone. A person entering the faith needs more than information. They need someone safe to ask and a clear place to belong.

Real people make the introduction. Ansar Family makes sure it happens.

The team at your local masjid uses Ansar Family to receive your request, coordinate your introduction, and make sure no one gets missed.

  • 01Requests delivered to participating Hubs
  • 02Introductions coordinated by local people
  • 03Communication and resources kept in one place
The Partner Hub console's Pairings view showing local introductions and their current status.
IntroductionsHub leads make each introduction and can see when a request still needs attention.
The Partner Hub console showing upcoming community events and local resources.
Community informationEvents, resources, requests, and communication stay organized for the local Hub team.

It helps to know what happens next.

Read all common questions
01Does everyone receive an Ansar?

Not necessarily. An Ansar is one form of support a Partner Hub may offer, depending on availability and what would be helpful.

02Is an ANSAR a teacher or counselor?

Typically, no. While some ANSARs might happen to be imams, scholars, or counselors in their professional lives, their primary role here is simply to be a friendly face and a peer to help you find your footing. They do not replace the need for professional counselors or formal Islamic scholarship. If you have deep theological questions or need professional support, your ANSAR can point you toward the right local resources.

03Does ANSAR Family provide financial assistance or therapy?

No. ANSAR Family is strictly focused on helping you connect with a local Muslim community and meet like-minded peers. We do not provide financial aid, professional counseling, or case management. For Muslim mental-health support, visit the Naseeha helpline. For general New Muslim resources, visit our New Muslim resources page. For financial-assistance needs, contact a trusted local mosque or community organization.

04What if there is no Partner Hub near me?

We’ll be honest about what is currently available locally. Ansar Family does not yet have coverage everywhere. If a physical Hub has not launched in your area, you can ask your local mosque to explore becoming a Partner Hub.

05What happens after I submit a request?

We use your location to look for a participating Partner Hub. When one is available, someone from that community can contact you using the information you provide.

06What can a Partner Hub offer?

Each community is different. A Hub may offer a community introduction, local gatherings, useful resources, or an Ansar connection.

Looking for a local Muslim community?

Tell us where you are, and we’ll look for a participating local Partner Hub ready to welcome you.

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