Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this project, what it covers, and how to get involved.
Is this the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro's official website?
No. ICM History & Timeline is an independent project run by Murfreesboro Muslim Youth (MMY), a youth-led community organization. It is not managed, operated, or endorsed by the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro. For ICM's own contact information, see the contact page.
Is this a complete history of ICM?
No, and it's not intended to be. This site focuses on the milestones and public events that shaped ICM's story, particularly the 2010–2014 legal battle over its Veals Road campus. Many smaller, equally important moments in the community's history aren't documented here yet — often because we simply don't have reliable dates or sources for them.
Where does the information on this site come from?
The timeline draws on public reporting from outlets that covered the story as it happened, along with public court and county records, official government press releases, and the recollection of community members. Our Media & Press page lists dozens of the specific news sources.
Why isn't a specific event I remember included?
Usually because we don't yet have a reliable date, source, or photo for it. This is a community-built record, not a professional archive, so gaps are expected. If you remember something specific — even roughly — let us know and we'll look into adding it.
Is this connected to the CNN documentary or the news coverage listed here?
No. “Unwelcome: The Muslims Next Door” and the other outlets on our Media & Press page are independent journalism we've linked to because they document ICM's real story — we didn't produce any of it, and linking to it isn't an endorsement of everything in it.
How is this different from the Wikipedia article about ICM?
Wikipedia's article is a general encyclopedia entry maintained by outside editors under Wikipedia's own rules. This site is maintained by a local youth organization specifically to tell ICM's story in more depth, year by year, with photos from the community's own archive.
Can I visit the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro?
This site doesn't speak for ICM's day-to-day operations. For visiting, prayer times, or membership questions, please contact ICM directly — their information is on our contact page.
I was there for some of this. How can I help?
Please reach out through the contact page. Corrections, missing dates, additional context, and photos are all welcome — this project only gets more accurate with more people checking it.
How do I request a correction?
Email us through the contact page with which page or year it concerns, what you believe should change, and a source where you can. Corrections are usually turned around quickly.
Can I use this content elsewhere?
If you'd like to reference or reuse material from this site, please get in touch first so we can make sure it's used accurately and with the right context.