An Islamic academy has purchased a former Korean Baptist church in Richardson, Texas, and plans to convert it into a school, mosque, and seminary.
The Islamic organization, Salahuddin Future Academy, purchased the former Korean World Mission Baptist Church on North Plano Road after suing the church for an alleged breach of contract.
In February 2026, Salahuddin Future Academy sued the Korean church in Dallas County probate court, alleging the church refused to transfer ownership of the property to the Islamic educational institution.
According to the lawsuit, Salahuddin Future Academy and the Korean church entered into a contract on Oct. 31, 2025, for the academy to purchase the property for $3.8 million, with a closing date scheduled for May 2026.
However, attorneys for the Korean World Mission Baptist Church sent the academy’s real estate agent a letter stating the church’s representative “did not realize that he was signing a sales contract when he signed the Contract, nor when he signed the letter of intent.”
In March, the Korean World Mission Baptist Church filed a general denial, disputing the allegations and asked Salahuddin Future Academy to prove its claims.
However, the case was closed in April after Salahuddin Future Academy filed a notice of nonsuit without prejudice. Court records did not state why the lawsuit was withdrawn. The property was ultimately sold to the academy for less than the $3.8 million purchase price outlined in the original contract.
The RAIR Foundation previously reported on Salahuddin Future Academy’s plans for the property, stating that the 40,000-square-foot campus will be transformed into what it described as a “multi-purpose Islamic stronghold.” According to RAIR, the site will feature a mosque, known as Masjid Dar Al-Tawhid, a K-12 academy, and a dawah academy and seminary.
Dr. Karim Abū 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.
Salahuddin Future Academy did not respond to the Daily Signal’s request for comment.
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