The IAR congratulates the community on the blessed occasion of the month of Muharram and the new Hijri year. It is encouraged to fast a great deal during the month of Muharram.

It is the Sunnah of our Prophet (peace be upon him) to fast the day of 'Aashuraa', falling on Thursday September 20, along with the day before or the day after. The Prophet (peace be upon him) says in a hadith on the reward for this fast, "It wipes away the sins of the previous year", we ask that Allah accept from us all.

Articles on the Virtues of the month of Muharram:

Lessons from the Hijrah

Virtues of Muharram

Virtues of fasting day of Ashura

Due to the anticipated arrival of the hurricane Florence the Quran Contest has been rescheduled to Saturday September 29.

IAR would like to invite the whole community to the Annual IAR Picnic on Sunday October 7 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the White Oak Jordan Lake Area.

Free food and soft drinks for everyone, and fun games for the kids. Please mark your calendars for this event, and come and have fun for the entire family.​

The IAR Sports and Recreation Committee is pleased to announce a community fishing trip on October 27.

Children are allowed at their parents discretion. Each child must have a ticket regardless of age. This is a full day deep sea fishing trip and is not recommended for children under 12 or those that are prone to motion sickness.

Registration is limited to 70 participants. The cost is $135 per person including roundtrip transportation to and from IAR, or $100 per person if you will be driving on your own.

Event Registration Form

The An-Noor Quran Academy's after school Quran classes will resume on Monday August 13 for weekday classes and on Saturday August 18 for the weekend class.

Class Schedule & Registration Form

A Family & Youth Retreat to perform Umrah with Imam Mohamed AbuTaleb from December 23 to January 1.

The Umrah retreat includes five star accommodations in Medinah & Mecca, historical & exclusive tours, daily spiritual talks & reflections with Imam AbuTaleb.

Please visit iarumrah.org for details.

High School Girls Halaqa is held each Friday evening after Asr prayers on 2nd floor of the masjid.

Please note the updated summer hours for Al Maidah Kitchen.

Open on Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm and on Fridays from 11 am to 10 pm.

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

On behalf of the IAR fundraising team, we would like to thank you for your generous donations and continued support of our Ramadan fundraiser.

As a gentle reminder, please complete your pledge forms and drop them off in the donation vault located behind the security desk.

You can also complete your donation form online.

Read an interview with Imam AbuTaleb in our inaugural IAR Community Newsletter.

Al Iman School is looking for qualified and experienced KG, elementary, and middle school teachers for the 2018-2019 academic year. Please send your resume to principal@alimanschool.org

The annual general body meeting was held on Friday May 4. The IAR General Body Meeting Report (pdf) summarizes the accomplishments of the various standing committees and their plans for the next year.

The Refugee Support Team needs volunteers to help launch and sustain the volunteer activities.

IAR Social Welfare Committee Refugee Volunteer Sign-up Form