NICSA Reaffirms Its American Story
Commitment to Law and Openness to Constructive Dialogue
Northside Islamic Center of San Antonio invites elected officials, civic leaders, members of the media, and our neighbors to visit, engage, and learn about our community firsthand.
WHO WE ARE
SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Northside Islamic Center of San Antonio (NICSA) reaffirms its longstanding commitment to faith, family, public service,
the U.S. Constitution, and compliance with federal, Texas, and local law. NICSA unequivocally condemns terrorism, extremism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, hatred, and violence in all forms.
Recent public statements and allegations concerning NICSA and members of its religious leadership have raised questions. Those questions deserve clear answers based on verified facts, complete context, and the actual record of our organization.
NICSA is an American religious and community institution built by families who proudly call San Antonio home. Our community includes physicians, engineers, educators, business owners, technology professionals, public servants, students, parents, and volunteers who work, raise families, and contribute every day to the community and country we share.
For more than six years, NICSA has served San Antonio without an adverse episode involving our organization and our neighbors. We value the freedoms guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution – including freedom of religion, speech, and peaceful assembly – and the responsibilities that accompany them: respecting the law, serving our neighbors, educating responsible future generations, and contributing positively to society.
OUR POSITION IS CLEAR
NICSA rejects terrorism, violence, extremism, unlawful activity, antisemitism, Islamophobia, and hatred. This is not a position adopted because of recent controversy; it reflects our longstanding governing principles and commitment to lawful and peaceful conduct.
We respect the responsibility of elected officials to protect our nation and examine legitimate concerns. At the same time, serious allegations concerning any American religious or civic institution should be evaluated fairly – on evidence, complete context, governing documents, and actual conduct rather than assumptions about a community or its faith.
OUR DOORS ARE OPEN
To Congressman Chip Roy, other elected officials, civic leaders, members of the media, and our neighbors: we invite you to visit NICSA. Meet our leadership and families. See our programs. Review our governing principles. Ask questions directly – even difficult ones.
We may not agree on every religious, social, or political issue – that is part of living in a free country. Yet we believe that mutual understanding and respect for one another’s values and beliefs help build a stronger and more united community.
NICSA will continue worshiping peacefully, educating our children, supporting families, serving our neighbors, and contributing to San Antonio. We ask our community to respond with patience, dignity, wisdom, and respect, and we ask public officials, the media, and our neighbors to evaluate NICSA fairly and on the facts.
We are Muslims. We are Americans. We are Texans. And San Antonio is our home.
Our doors are open.
Board of Directors
Northside Islamic Center of San Antonio
21003 Encino Commons, Suite 1110
San Antonio, TX 78259
(833) 642-7289
MEDIA RELATIONS
For media relations questions, email publicrelations@nicsatx.org