Our mission is to encourage older adults to share their knowledge, skills, and talents with youth and adults, helping to build a more resilient and spiritually connected ummah. We promote intergenerational collaboration inspired by the Islamic value of mutual cooperation in goodness.
By creating opportunities to learn, serve, worship, and grow together, we seek to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and sisterhood across ages.
The Older Adult Committee extends to seniors who may need assistance in any aspect of life—emotionally, spiritually, socially, or physically. If you or someone you know is facing challenges, please know that seeking help is both welcomed and dignified in Islam. Our goal is to support you with warmth, mercy, and confidentiality.
If you need assistance, please click the “contact us” button below to fill out the Older Adult Support Form. This form allows us to understand your needs and match you with appropriate resources, volunteers, or community services. Assistance may include companionship, guidance, transport support for certain programs, technology help, resource referrals, or hospital/home visitation.
All inquiries are handled with amanah (trust and confidentiality) and compassion.
Our monthly resource meetings serve as a gathering space for seniors to gain beneficial knowledge (‘ilm nāfi‘), discuss topics relevant to their lives, and connect with others in a warm, supportive environment. These sessions often include reminders about Islamic concepts of wellbeing, gratitude (shukr), and patience (ṣabr), alongside practical resources.
Throughout the year, we offer seminars and workshops addressing a wide range of topics—healthy aging, mental and emotional wellbeing, Islamic guidance on life transitions, preparing for the Hereafter (al-Ākhirah), and navigating community resources. We aim to approach all topics through an Islamic lens, reminding seniors of the dignity and honor Allah grants them.
During Ramadan, we host special iftar gatherings devoted to older adults, allowing them to experience the blessings of barakah-filled meals and spiritual companionship. These events embody the spirit of rahmah (mercy) and community solidarity.
Our Coffee Chats provide a relaxed environment for conversation, storytelling, and fellowship. Many seniors find comfort in sharing their unique journeys of faith (dīn) and life lessons, which strengthen bonds across the community. For more information on the dates and times, please check out our Calendar of Events below.
Below is a curated list of helpful resources designed to support the well-being, independence, and spiritual growth of our senior community members. These services and programs can assist with health, daily living, emotional support, and community connection. (Click on the links below for more information.)
The Older Adult Committee is more than a set of programs—it is a community of compassion, dedicated to honoring those who paved the way before us. We invite you to join us, whether as a participant, volunteer, or supporter. Together, let us continue to build an environment filled with mercy, connection, and barakah.
We rely on our generous community to create a lasting impact and ensure the continuous operations of your Masjid as the gathering place, school, and house of worship for Muslims across the Triangle.
Those who spend their wealth in charity day and night, secretly and openly—their reward is with their Lord, and there will be no fear for them, nor will they grieve.”
– The Holy Quran 2:274
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