Masjid As-Sabiqun has become a pillar in the city of Chester, PA, servicing the needs of the citizens of Chester, PA. The masjid has evolved from the early inception of efforts in the 1950’s following the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, whom was the leader of the then named “Nation of Islam”. In 1953 and 1954 the first temple for the Nation of Islam was established in Chester, becoming known as, Temple number 12-G. Philadelphia, PA was known as Temple number 12. Chester was a satellite site of the headquarters which was Temple number 12 in Philadelphia, PA. During the decades of the 1950’s, 60’s until 1975 much effort was given toward uplifting the indigenous from the decadence impounded upon them by the outcomes of enslavement. That movement introduced the community at-large to the language of Islam (Allah, Muslim, Muhammad, salaams, etc. and its’ book, the Holy Quran) and Adab (good manners and clean living (no intoxicants, gambling nor smoking) and promoted community development based in everyone becoming motivated to “Do For Self”.
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