#GivingTuesday Donation Matching
Numerous employers offer donation matching programs too! Visit our Double the Donation page to learn more. If you donate this week and your company matches your donation that means for every $1 you give, your masjid will receive $3!
If you would like to continue the momentum and match the next $5,000, please respond to this email.
Al Iman School Open House
Al Iman School is inviting new parents to their virtual Middle School Open House! Come learn about the various programs Al Iman School offers including academic, Islamic development, community engagement, and enrichment opportunities. Register at alimanschool.org
IAR Food Pantry
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.
Free COVID-19 testing at IAR
Your masjid is delighted to host a partner offering free drive thru COVID testing this Saturday, November 21st! No insurance and no appointment is necessary, but you’re highly encouraged to preregister.
Link to register.
Get more information.
General Body Report 2020
Here is the IAR General Body Report for 2020. GB Report 2020.pdf
Annual General Body Meeting
Your masjid will hold an annual general body meeting at 2:00 pm on Saturday November 14th. This meeting will be held online with presentations on IAR financials as well as masjid accomplishments and plans. We look forward to community participation and want to hear from you!
Click here to register via Facebook.
Reusable Bag Distribution – November 6, 2020
The reusable bag distribution will take place tomorrow, Friday November 6, 2020
Muslims 4 the Environment, a non profit 501(c)(3) organization that advocates ihsan toward the environment, in coordination with the IAR will be distributing “free” reusable tote bags during all 4 Jumuah shifts. Keep them in your car and bring them to every visit or salah. Together we can reduce the impact of plastic waste, reclaim the sunnah and legacy of Rahmatan lil-Alamin and care for the amanah that we were entrusted with.
Conviction Circle
We are delighted to announce the kick off of IAR’s very own Conviction Circle! We’ll meet every Wednesday starting November 11th at 7:45pm. Using Yaqeen Institute’s research publications will give you the chance to explore faith in a thoughtful space with a diverse group of people.
Applications are required and due Thursday, November 5th at 8pm.
Fun Fact: our very own Imam AbuTaleb assisted in putting together the curriculum! Apply here: Conviction Circle
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Domestic Violence Awareness Workshop
Do you know that October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Join Hope Sisters’ special guest, Sharice Potts from InterAct, as she speaks about how domestic violence affects survivors, families, and communities on Sunday, October 25th at 11 AM. Find out how we can help empower survivors by registering for the event at hopesisters.eventbrite.com
Suicide Awareness
Suicide and other mental health issues are some of the biggest problems facing our community and it is something that no one of us is immune to. All of us can fall victim to suicidal ideation and this is one of the reasons why it is so incredibly important to inform ourselves and our community about this critical topic.
Join us tomorrow on our Heart 2 Heart series at 7:30 via raleighmasjid.org/live to learn more about the pressures that lead to suicide and what we can do to help our community, friends, and family through these difficult times.
Reopening IAR Youth Activities Survey
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.
Hope Sisters event – The Gift of Life
Join Hope Sisters at our next event The Gift of Life on Sunday, Sep 27th at 11 am. Dr. Saba Maroof will talk about the stigma around suicide and depression and how to detect the signs. All sisters are welcome. Register via hopesistersnc.eventbrite.com
