The IAR invites its community to attend "Levels of Tilawah: A Full Recitation of Surah Al-Baqarah". Join this Friday at 9 PM to hear some of the most renowned Qur'an reciters in the US recite the words of Allah. Event will be live streamed on IAR's YouTube and FaceBook.

A four-week course addressing the hidden causes of racism and it's psychological effects on our community life. It brings to light the Islamic perspective on dismantling racism through examples from the Quran, Sunnah, and history highlighting the value + importance of our humanity. The course is taught by Imam Abdul Hafeez Waheed and Imam Ronald Shaheed.

IAR is blessed with a rare opportunity to learn from two esteemed instructors who studied alongside the renowned leader and thinker Imam W. Deen Mohammed.

This course has also been taught at Duke and NC State. Register here.

This year, the first day of fasting will be observed on Tuesday, April 13 insha'Allah and Eid-ul-Fitr will occur on Thursday, May 13. Details on Ramadan programming and any impacts from COVID-19 restrictions are forthcoming.

As per the IAR Imam's Office, future dates can be found at the Fiqh Council's website. We are grateful to observe Ramadan and Eid alongside many area masajid according to the Declaration of the Triangle Imams Council.

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The IAR Outreach Committee is excited to be hosting our Annual Open House VIRTUALLY on Saturday March 20, 2021 from 12pm to 1:45pm. Sign up online now at islam1.org/openhouse2021

The IAR Youth Committee is seeking a part-time Youth Program Development Manager.

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We are looking for a volunteer who is willing to serve as the chair of the IAR IT Committee. The responsibilities include leading the committee and building a diversified team that serves IAR IT needs from cloud management to website maintenance and new tools development and integration. Previous experience and skill set in these areas is preferred. This is a huge opportunity to serve Allah (SWT) by serving your own community, and develop relationships with the strong and dedicated team of staff/volunteers and the leadership of your own masjid.

Please send your resume and related info to chairman@islam1.org

The IAR is seeking a part-time administrative assistant.

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The IAR Youth Committee is thrilled to announce its newest programs for the year 2021, including the "Journey of the Soul", "Nobility of the Muslimah", and "How to be a Man" series for high school youth. Please visit raleighmasjid.org/youth to see all the newest offerings.

With the situation we are living in, the rate of anxiety, depression and self-harming behavior is on the rise among our children and youth. IAR Health & Wellness and Hope Sisters are partnering to sponsor a talk by NAMI Wake County on how to identify the warning signs of mental health conditions.

Join us on Sat 2/6 at 12:00pm (for Parents) and Sun 2/7 at 12:00pm (for youth) at raleighmasjid.org/live!

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Are you looking for an opportunity to work with Muslim health professionals? You can help support the IAR Health & Wellness Team that is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Triangle Muslim community. We are looking for individuals with skills in Creative Content, Social Media, Operations/Business Development, Advocacy and more. Read more.

Do you want to make an impactful difference for our IAR Community?
Do you feel that the IAR Community can be more innovative in the inclusion of our community of over 75 ethnicities? If so, we have a GREAT opportunity for you to lead a committee unprecedented in any U.S. Masjid.

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We are looking for a volunteer who is willing to serve as the chair of the newly forming SABR Committee (subject to Shura approval). The Sisters and Brothers Rising (SABR) Committee is the new proposed name of the IAR Advocates work that has led our civic engagement efforts including through ONE Wake.

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We are looking for a volunteer who is willing to serve as the chair of the IAR Finance Committee. The responsibilities include leading the committee, preparing annual budget, annual general body financial reporting, and overseeing the cash collection process. Previous experience and skill set in these areas is preferred.

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Assalamu Alaikom Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh Beloved Brothers & Sisters,

If there was ever a time for our community to remain vigilant it is now. As the cases of COVID-19 continue to spiral upwards in North Carolina, 90% of counties are in the red or orange zones for viral spread including Wake County.

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An-Noor Quran Academy presents an opportunity to strengthen your family's relationship with the Qur'an via its 2021 Online Qur'an courses, taught and supervised by Sh. Hoosain Dalvi. Courses include Quran Reading, Hifdh Review, Part-Time Hifdh, Hifdh Ijaazah, and more!

Registration is now open for the Spring semester. Click here to register.

COVID-19 has severely impacted our communities. Lives have been lost, jobs have been lost, and our normal day to day routines have been altered. The road to recovery won't be easy, but together we can ease the process. Every ounce of help that can be offered will help fix the problem. Even if it doesn't help you directly you could be positively impacting someone's life. Every person that donates blood can save up to 3 lives. Here is your chance to lend a helping hand. May Allāh safeguard all of us during these times. Aameen To register for a spot, scan the QR Code on the flier below, or use this link.

We have hired a new CEO and the hiring process has been completed. The new CEO will start effective Jan. 15, 2021. Jazakum Allahu Khairan for your patience and support.

IAR Food Pantry is need of your donations. Drop off your donation of non-perishable food items at the IAR masjid or donate online. To donate online and contribute to the Needy Fund, use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y2vp53sq Please note, this month, Food Pantry will be open on December 12th at 10am.

This survey is designed to assess the need and the demand for reopening IAR Youth activities. The survey is simply an initial assessment. The Youth Committee is working with a team to determine the feasibility of reopening activities and will send further information once more is available to share. Your participation in the survey will provide us with vital information in making decisions regarding reopening. Link to survey.