Students are taught about Islam in addition to their core academic subjects.

IFS is one of the largest Islamic schools in the United States (by population).

[1] Islamic Foundation also offers a Full/Half Time Hifz/Nazra Tajweed Qur'an reading class.

With the purchase of seven acres in Elmhurst, Illinois, announced in the February 1977 issue of The Voice of Islam, the Foundation's monthly newsletter to its parishioners, the community was well on its way to establishing an elaborate institution which went well beyond education: The proposed center will be complete in three stages: The initial structure will encompass a prayer hall, classrooms, offices, reading room and a library on the first floor and a full basement for social functions and other activities.

The Mosque runs many events for the Muslim community in Villa Park, with many attendees arriving for the Friday prayer.