The Qur'an contest goal is to encourage all Muslims to learn and memorize Qur'an using proper rules of Tajweed and to make the speech of Allah SWT near and dear to their heart.

We have twelve beginner levels (B1 through B12), four intermediate levels (I1 through I4), five advanced levels (A1 through A5), five very advanced levels (VA1 through VA5) and one Huffadh level (HA1). The purpose is to recognize and encourage participation at various levels of memorization and familiarity with Tajweed.

Each level will have first, second and third place awards. The awards range from $300 to $25 depending upon the level.

More information and registration

DATES UPDATED
Activities: Quran discussions and reflections, sports, arts, crafts, & field trips (including horseback riding, swimming, gymnastics and much much more!)
Start date: Monday, July 3rd, 2017.
Date: July 3rd - July 27, 2017(Monday - Thursdays).
Monday-Wednesday 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Ages: 7-14.
Cost: $120 / person.
*Field trips are a separate cost.
More info at Registration form
Contact: Sr. Niveen Allan niveenallan@gmail.com, 919-904-3390

Activities include: Quran discussions and reflections, sports, arts, crafts, & much much more!
Dates: Mondays- Thursdays, June 12 - June 22, 2017.
Start date: Monday, June 12, 2017.
Ages: 7-14.
Cost: $70 / person.
More info at Registration form
Contact: Sr. Niveen Allan niveenallan@gmail.com, 919-904-3390

Spread the message of Islam by sharing a Ramadan gift with your neighbors and co-workers. Stop by at the My Muslim Neighbor desk in the lobby after Friday prayer and over the weekend. For more info or visit mymuslimneighbor.com.

The Elementary and Middle School Boys' Ramadan Rush Program will start on Monday, June 12, 2017. The program will run in Ramadan and a Summer Day Camp will begin after Ramadan. For details and registration, please click here.

The Elementary and Middle School Boys' Summer Overnight Camp will be July 6-9, 2017 at Kerr Lake. Register soon to confirm your spot! For details and registration, please click here.

.. and so he had abundant fruit. One day, while talking to his friend, he said, 'I have more wealth and a larger following than you.' (18:34)
He said, "That in which my Lord has established me is better [than what you offer], but assist me with strength.... (18:95)
Surat Al-Kahf continually challenges us to focus on what is important and see the true worth of what surrounds us. Let's explore the themes of this chapter together.
Join Imam AbuTaleb & Imam Muamar on Saturday June 17th from 1:30 - 5:30 PM at Islamic Association of Raleigh for our first ever Ramadan Qur'an Retreat, an emaan rush during the last days of Ramadan.
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The IAR is looking for a Chair for the Youth Committee to oversee youth programs and activities at the IAR. Responsibilities include working with various coordinators to ensure the needs of elementary to college aged youth are served. The Chair will work with the Shura and other Executive Committees to support this mission. In addition, the Chair will be involved in strategic planning and overall direction for youth programs.

Please email youth@raleighmasjid.org with your resume and a short paragraph outlining your interest in the Youth Committee to apply. The approval of the candidate for this volunteer position is subject to Shura approval.

Announcing inshAllah an annual essay contest for high school and college students. Submission of essays starts on June 1st and ends on June 21st of 2017.

The Social & Welfare Committee operates Food Pantry distributing food to the Needy including refugees. The Food Pantry will be open every Saturday in Ramadan for food distribution and the success of this program relies heavily on food donations from the Community. Collection bins are placed in IAR lobby to deposit donations of non-perishable food items for distribution during Ramadan. The items most in need during Ramadan are rice, flour, cooking/vegetable oil, cereal and sugar. Please donate generously.

For information on any specific food items which you would like to donate please contact Br. A.Q. Ahmad at (919) 200-5522.

Respected brothers and sisters of greater Raleigh, it is my honor on behalf of the Islamic Association of Raleigh to congratulate you on the anticipated arrival of a beloved guest - the month of Ramadan.

The Social & Welfare Committee will be offering Iftar at IAR Monday through Saturday open to all community members but particularly for the needy, refugees, travelers, and singles. Donations for the Daily Iftar Program are being sought from the Community.

Details

The IAR Annual Progress Report presented at the general body meeting is now available for download.

2017 Progress Report

An Noor Qur'an Academy is welcoming applications for a Hifdh Teacher for the school's full-time and after school programs. Please see link for job description, requirements, and further details.

AnNoor Qur'an Academy has an opening for a Part Time Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher for 5th and 6th Grade.

The IAR School Board provides a coherent long-term vision for Islamic Education at IAR and focuses on strategic planning for future growth for both Al-Iman and An-Noor Schools. IAR is seeking applications from volunteers to fill two member positions on the School Board.

More info

Al-Iman School; an Advanc-Ed accredited Islamic school established in 1992 located in Raleigh, NC. Our current enrollment is about 300 students in preschool through 8th grades. We are rated as one of the top performing schools in the State of North Carolina.

The following positions are open for the 2017-2018 school year:
- Assistant Principal and Instructional Coach.
- Certified Elementary Teachers and certified Middle School Language Arts Teachers.

More info and how to apply

The IAR Raleigh Hajj group has chosen Adam Travel for handling our Hajj travel arrangements. Tentative dates for hajj travel are August 21/22, 2017 until September 5/6, 2017.