On Monday, August 21, all of North America will be able to witness an eclipse of the sun. IAR will be hosting a Salat ul-Kusuf Special Event on Monday, August 21st at 2 PM. There will be a short viewing after the prayer.
It is reported in Sahih Bukhari, "An eclipse of the sun occurred during the time of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, so the Messenger of Allah ﷺ led people in Salat (called Salat ul-Kusuf)."
Please bring your own prayer rug as well as eclipse glasses for safety.

Salah Instructions:

Viewing Safety Instructions:

• Nasa Safety Guidelines
• Safety Video
• Recommended Eclipse Glasses
• How to Make a Pinhole Camera

In collaboration with Al-Huda University, IAR will be hosting a Financial Stability Seminar with Dr. Main Alqudah on the weekend of August 25th.

Dr. Alqudah is the President and a Professor of Sharia/Islamic Finance at Al-Huda University. He has a 15+ year record of analyzing contracts to ascertain Sharia compliance Scholar at Fatwa Committee, AMJA.

The topics would include, but not limited to:

• Planning for the Future
• Earning Halal Income
• Halal Stock Market
• Financial Advise

When:

• Friday, August 25th, 8:05 PM - 9:30 PM (Friday Night Program)
• Saturday, August 26th, 8:05 PM - 9:30 PM

Where:

• Islamic Association of Raleigh, Main Prayer Hall 808 Atwater Street, Raleigh NC.

Friday Night Program for Friday August 18th will be "Qur'an Night - Understanding the Blessed Land and the Furthest Mosque, Part 2" and will start promptly after Salat Al-Maghrib.

The Social & Welfare Committee has selected Somalia for Udhiyah/Qurbani this year. The cost is $100 per sheep. Somalia has been selected as it is facing critical climate conditions affecting eastern Africa. The effects of this climate system started in December 2015, and now, in 2017, things have gotten exponentially worse. Millions of people are in need of humanitarian assistance and food insecurity is growing. Somalis continue to live in an emergency situation, and 2 million people struggle to meet their minimum daily needs.

Registration is now open for the following Qur'an reading classes, offered by An-Noor Qur'an Academy at IAR:

• Qur'an Reading For Children Basic / Beginner Level (Mon & Wed 4 to 5:30 pm)
• Qur'an Reading For Brothers Intermediate Level (Mon & Wed 5:30 to 7 pm)
• Qur'an Reading For Sisters Intermediate Level (Mon & Wed 5:30 to 7 pm)
• Qur'an Reading For Sisters Advanced Level (Sat 11 am to 1 pm)
• Full-Time Hifdh Prep Class (Sat 9 am to 11 am)
• Special Needs Qur'an Reading Class (Sat 1:30 pm to 2 pm)

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.

Sunday July 23rd at 10:30 AM
Topic: UMMRAH (presentation)

Sunday July 30th at 10:30 AM
Topic: HAJJ (presentation)

Sunday Aug. 6th at 10:30 AM
Topic: LOGISTICS (presentation)

VIDEOS

Umrah Logistics - Quick Guide (PDF)

Hajj Logistics - Quick Guide (PDF)

DUA

Download a compilation of Hajj and Umrah Dua in The Quran and authentic Sunnah

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

2017 Progress Report

The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) along with representatives from Triangle area mosques and community centers met with law enforcement officials on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 to discuss the safety and security of our community centers, mosques and schools.