Serving more than 600 students, the IAR school system is redefining what American-Islamic education can look like. Discover how our educational programs have not only equipped students with the knowledge and skills for a successful future but also instilled values that resonate within the fabric of our diverse community.
Al-Iman is IAR’s flagship full-time school and holds dual-accreditation with Coginia and CISNA and is a member of ISLA. Al-Iman is the largest Islamic school in the Carolinas and has been serving the community for nearly three decades. In this pivotal moment, IAR leadership has created an ad-hoc committie to explore the future of Al-Iman’s governance and expansion strategy to accommodate this massive increase in demand for Islamic education. Our collective end goal remains to achieve a state-of-the-art school serving PreK-12 with world-class academics.
An-Noor is our full time school that specializes in Quran memorization and the preparation of future American Muslim scholars. As one of the preminent school-age memorization schools in North America, An-Noor has developed a unique program, tailored to Quran Hifdh and the academic needs of students.
The school has achieved notable milestones, including the recruitment of key positions such as a Principal, Hifdh Administrator, and Academic Coordinator. An-Noor has also developed an effective Hifdh Manual to facilitate Quran memorization and successfully merged two school campuses into one cohesive unit.
Volunteerism plays a pivotal role, with each committee member dedicating 30 hours a month, totaling an impressive 270 volunteer hours collectively. An-Noor takes pride in its success stories, with graduates gaining admission to top universities, actively leading taraweeh prayers in various masjids, and demonstrating commitment to advancing Quranic knowledge through pursuits like obtaining ijazah and teaching.
Community support is integral to An-Noor’s success, as evidenced by the emphasis placed on community involvement in fundraisers. Contributions from the community play a crucial role in retaining talented educators, ensuring the provision of the best possible education for students.
Looking ahead, An-Noor outlines both short-term and long-term goals. In the short term, the focus is on hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified administrators and teachers, as well as establishing school policies to foster professionalism and enhance student achievement. Long-term goals include the development of a five-year strategic vision plan for sustained growth and impact.
An-Noor actively encourages community involvement in shaping its vision, recognizing the instrumental role that the community’s contribution plays in determining the future of An-Noor School and ensuring the continued success of its educational mission.
Catered to students who attend public schools, our Sunday school has a long tradition of educating Muslim youth in light of the Quran and the Sunnah and preparing them for life’s challenges. The curriculum includes Quran Reading, Arabic, Salah, Islamic Studies, Teachings of the Quran, Fiqh, Hadith, and Seerah. The school also offers programs tailored to refugee and English as a second language students. In line with IAR’s commitment to accessible and inclusive programming we offer a fantastic Sunday school experience for students with exceptionalities. Al Furqan is fully run by volunteers, and we reiterate our appreciation for the dedicated team for their service.
A new school coming to the RTP area.
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