5 Best Mosques in Houston (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Fenris Morrow, Expert in Professional Services · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Houston is home to one of the largest and most diverse Muslim communities in the United States, and mosques in Houston reflect that range, from a converted century-old bank building downtown to a purpose-built masjid with its own basketball court in northwest Houston. Between them these mosques have logged over 3,000 Google reviews, and all hold at least 4.7 stars.

Short answer: Masjid Bilal - ISGH and The Ismaili Center both post 4.9 stars, with Masjid Bilal carrying the deeper base at 570 reviews. ElFarouq Mosque leads on volume overall at 4.8 stars across 716 reviews, while Islamic Da'wah Center (4.8, 615 reviews) stands out for its historic downtown setting and public library.

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1. ElFarouq Mosque
2. Masjid Bilal
3. Maryam Islamic Center
4. Islamic Da'wah Center
5. The Ismaili Center
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Mosques in Houston, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	ElFarouq Mosque	4.8 ★	716	Large-scale prayer and Islamic school	View ›
2	Masjid Bilal - ISGH	4.9 ★	570	Community programming and youth education	View ›
3	Maryam Islamic Center	4.7 ★	711	Family-oriented Islamic education	View ›
4	Islamic Da'wah Center	4.8 ★	615	Historic building and interfaith outreach	View ›
5	The Ismaili Center	4.9 ★	467	Architecture and cultural events	View ›

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall

ElFarouq Mosque

4.8716 Google reviews

ElFarouq Mosque, home to the ElFarouq Foundation established in 1997, is a large masjid in west Houston that includes an Islamic weekend school, the Muhammad Ali Athletic Center with an indoor basketball court, a playground and a library. It hosts regular Friday sermons and health clinic services for the community.

What people praise

Visitors returning after years away consistently note major upgrades to cleanliness and facilities
Athletic center and playground cited as standout additions rarely found at other mosques
Weekend school and Imam office described as well organized

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume716 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown91% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base on this page at 716, and a 4.8 average reflects a masjid that has grown its facilities significantly while maintaining quality.

Website +1713-465-2020 Directions

1207 Conrad Sauer Dr, Houston, TX 77043

Masjid Bilal - ISGH

4.9570 Google reviews

Masjid Bilal - ISGH in north Houston runs Quran classes for children and adults, family programs, Islamic lectures and interfaith dialogues alongside daily prayers. During Ramadan the mosque hosts nightly Taraweeh prayers and community iftars for the wider Houston Muslim community.

What people praise

Khutbahs described as informative and delivered by knowledgeable scholars
Volunteers repeatedly praised for going out of their way to help visitors with practical problems
Wide range of community programs beyond regular prayer, including interfaith dialogue

Worth knowing

Parking can be crowded during high-attendance events, though volunteers help manage the flow

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume570 · 78th

Confidencehigh

Recency7 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating across 570 reviews with detailed, specific praise for community programming makes this a strong option beyond just daily prayer.

Website +1281-537-1946 Directions

11815 Adel Rd, Houston, TX 77067

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Maryam Islamic Center

4.7711 Google reviews

Maryam Islamic Center in Sugar Land offers Quran recitation classes for children and Islamic studies for adults alongside regular prayer services. Open nearly around the clock, the center functions as both a mosque and a community hub for families across the southwest Houston area.

What people praise

Facility described as clean, well-organized and spiritually welcoming from first entry
Large, secure parking area cited as a practical safety plus
Children's activities and classes praised as well-planned for families

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume711 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: A 4.7 rating with the widest operating hours on this page, a strong pick for families in the southwest Houston area seeking consistent Islamic education alongside prayer.

Website +1281-715-3500 Directions

504 Sartartia Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77479

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Islamic Da'wah Center

4.8615 Google reviews

Islamic Da'wah Center occupies a former Houston National Bank building from 1928 in downtown Houston, with its old vault repurposed and a third-floor library named Iqra housing roughly 10,000 books in Arabic, English and Spanish. The center specifically emphasizes welcoming visitors of all backgrounds for tours and interfaith dialogue.

What people praise

Historic architecture, including the repurposed bank vault, repeatedly cited as a genuine highlight for visitors
Staff described as offering scarves and guidance to make first-time visitors comfortable
Iqra Library praised as one of the most beautiful spaces of its kind in the city

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume615 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.8 rating across 615 reviews, and its openness to visitors and interfaith tours makes it a genuinely distinct stop, whether for prayer or to learn about the faith.

Website +1713-223-3311 Directions

201 Travis St, Houston, TX 77002

#5🕑 Open 4 days/wk

The Ismaili Center

4.9467 Google reviews

The Ismaili Center on Allen Parkway is a tourist attraction, community center and cultural center serving the Ismaili Muslim community, with guided tours, gardens and an events calendar spanning concerts and cultural festivals. It functions as much as a public cultural space as a place of worship.

What people praise

Architecture and gardens repeatedly described as calming and genuinely stunning
Guided tours praised as informative, with staff answering questions thoroughly
Wide-ranging events calendar including concerts and interfaith gatherings

Reputation scorecardrank in Houston

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume467 · 57th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating and a distinct role as both a place of worship and a public cultural venue make it worth visiting even for those simply curious about Ismaili tradition and architecture.

Website +1281-980-4747 Directions

2323 Allen Pkwy, Houston, TX 77019

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How we score

Rating is each mosque’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many people have actually rated it, measured against the others on this page. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a smaller mosque’s high average carries less certainty than a larger one’s. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No mosque can pay to change these numbers.

Serving all of Houston

This list spans west Houston, north Houston, Sugar Land, downtown and the Allen Parkway corridor, so a mosque near me in central Houston or the surrounding suburbs is rarely far off.

What to ask before you visit

What are the daily prayer and Jumu’ah times?
Is there a separate prayer space or entrance for women?
Are weekend Islamic classes available for children?
Is parking available on site, especially during busy prayer times?
Does the mosque offer guided tours for non-Muslim visitors?
Are community services like counseling or funeral arrangements available?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these mosques?

We compared mosques across Houston on their real Google rating, review volume, and how recently people have reviewed them, then ranked the strongest overall performers.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which mosque offers guided tours for visitors?

The Ismaili Center and Islamic Da’wah Center both specifically welcome guided tours and interfaith visits, including for non-Muslims.

Which mosque has the most extensive youth education programs?

ElFarouq Mosque and Masjid Bilal - ISGH both run substantial weekend school and youth programming alongside daily prayers.

The bottom line

ElFarouq Mosque is a strong default given its scale and facilities, while Masjid Bilal - ISGH’s slightly higher rating and community programming make it worth a visit if youth education and interfaith engagement matter most to you.

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