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To Allâh we belong and truly, to Him we shall return.

Inna lil-lâhi wa innâ ilayhi râji'ûn

The Islamic Association of Raleigh owns and manages the Muslim Cemetery located in Wendell, North Carolina approximately 25 miles to the north east of the Islamic Association of Raleigh. 

The IAR Cemetery, first used in 1994 is at 88% of its current capacity, this allows for roughly 1.5 years of janazahs to take place.

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A Vision For the Future

Plan for Expansion

This expansion project will only be possible through our generous community. As we all return to Allah SWT one day, the cemetery in Wendell may be our resting place on earth.

The Project Will:

  • Add about 2,000 additional graves
  • Leverage existing burial areas to reduce capital costs.
  • Include a new operations and maintenance plan for the cemetery
  • Offer burials for the Raleigh community for 15-20 years

A sustainable cemetery

Increasing Capacity for
the next generation

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Alhamdulillah, the IAR already owns land surrounding the existing cemetery, As part of this project, the land must be cleared and brought it up to the NC Cemetery Commission, Town of Wendell, and Wake County standards.

Ensuring Continuous Operations

Operations & Maintenance
Endowment

Landscape
Architecture

Grave
Repair

Grounds
Cleanup

Record keeping
& Signage

  • Expected Completion:
    March 2075
  • Expected Cost:
    $800,000
  • Total Acreage:
    26

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Updates from the field

Oashif Ksman Named Chief Landscape Architect

Read More09/14/2024
Grass Reclamation in Progress

Read More09/14/2024
Cemetery Record-keeping Volunteers Needed

Read More09/14/2024

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Please consider donating to this cause as we strive to reach our capital goal of $200,000 to construct the cemetery and create an endowment for long-term maintenance.

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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.

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الَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَالَهُم بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ سِرًّا وَعَلَانِيَةً فَلَهُمْ أَجْرُهُمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ وَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ

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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