Former Korean Baptist Church in Richardson to Become Islamic Academy
30th July 2026
Dr. Karim Ab? Zaid confirmed to The Dallas Express last week that Salahuddin Future Academy purchased the former Korean church, writing in a statement that the “purchase of the property has been completed.”
According to Authentic Ilm Mission’s website, the project will include what it describes as America’s first national residential Dawah Seminary, offering programs leading to both a diploma and a bachelor’s degree in Islamic studies.
In addition to the seminary, K-12 academy, and mosque, the property will also house an Ansar Pantry, a community food bank open to the public. The pantry will provide a variety of food items while specifically sourcing and distributing halal meat to meet Muslim dietary needs.