Al-Mahdi Islamic Center is a community-rooted mosque in Nashville, Tennessee, centered on worship, remembrance, and Islamic principles. Its religious life includes congregational prayers, Eid prayers, commemorations, celebrations, recommended prayers, and Arbaeen programs marking the fortieth day after Ashura. Guided by a voluntary Board of Trustees and Management Committee from the local community, the center supports programs and services intended to benefit Islam and contribute to the surrounding area. Participation is open to all Muslims, and the center emphasizes unity, cooperation with like-minded Muslim organizations, and adherence to the Holy Qur'an, the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, and the infallible Imams from his Ahl-ul-Bayt, with questions of law referred to recognized Shia Ithna-Ashari scholarly authorities.