The Islamic Education Center of Houston serves the community as a center for the Friday congregation, Islamic celebrations, community programs, and above all, a center for imparting knowledge about Islam and promoting Islamic values. A large part of the IEC premises is occupied by the Al-Hadi School of Accelerative Learning. The IEC thrives under the guidance of resident scholar Maulana Hurr Shabbiri, diligence of board members, hard work of volunteers and generosity of members.