An Islamic education organization has completed the purchase of a Southern Baptist-affiliated church campus in Richardson, Texas, after a months-long legal dispute over a $3.8 million sales contract.
Salahuddin Future Academy, an affiliate of Authentic Ilm Mission (AIM), bought the former Korean World Mission Baptist Church property at 201 N. Plano Road, according to a July 26 report by The Dallas Express. Karim Abu Zaid, AIM’s executive director and Salahuddin’s authorized agent, confirmed in a written statement that the transaction has closed.
Court filings show Salahuddin Future Academy sued the church on Feb. 26 in Dallas County’s 191st District Court, seeking to enforce an alleged agreement to sell the property. The lawsuit said the parties had agreed Oct. 31, 2025, on a $3.8 million sale after the academy paid $38,000 in earnest money.
The academy alleged the church’s pastor later tried to void the deal, claiming he misunderstood the contract and did not have authorization from the church board. Salahuddin disputed that account, asserting the pastor had discussed the sale with church leaders and confirmed board approval. The suit asked the court to compel the sale or award more than $1 million in damages.
The church filed a general denial in March, rejecting the allegations. The case ended April 7, when Salahuddin filed a notice of nonsuit without prejudice, withdrawing its claims. Court records did not specify whether the closing followed the original contract terms.
AIM said it plans to convert the site into a multi-purpose Islamic education hub, including a K–12 school, seminary, language and leadership training programs, a community pantry and service center, and a mosque. The organization describes the project as “America’s first national residential Dawah seminary,” with offerings ranging from short courses to bachelor’s degrees in Islamic studies.
Reaction to the acquisition has been mixed online, including anti-Muslim comments after an AIM video referenced the property’s Christian missionary history. AIM said the video was intended for supporters and emphasized education and community service.
The sale comes amid broader North Texas debate over Islamic institutions and Sharia, a topic highlighted by the documentary, “Remember the Alamo: Don’t Sharia My Texas,” that premiered in Dallas in late June.
There are 283 mosques located in 87 cities in Texas. Houston has the largest number at 69, followed by Sugar Land, San Antonio, and Katy with 11 each, and Richardson, Plano, and Dallas, all with 10 each, according to masjidsinusa.com.
Sources: The Dallas Express, court filings, and public statements from Authentic Ilm Mission.
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