iar annual progress report for the year 2015

Sunday June 19, 2016

2015

Address: 808 Atwater Street Raleigh, NC 27607 Phone: 919-834-9572 Fax: 919-821-2988 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.RaleighMasjid.org

IAR Annual Progress Report

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General Body meeting 06-19-2015 1 Islamic Association of Raleigh

Table of contents

Subject Page

State of Islamic Association of Raleigh 2

Board of Directors 4

Members of the Shura for 2015-2017 4

Members of the Executive Committee for 2015-2017 5

Finance Committee Report 6

2015 Highlights 6

Summary: Revenue / Expenses 2015 7

2015 IAR Core Expenses Breakdown 8

2015 IAR General Fund Expense breakdown 9

2015 IAR Business Income Breakdown 10

2015 IAR Social Welfare Fund Breakdown 10

2015 IAR School’s Details 10

2015 IAR Net Income 11

General Fund Donations (YTD) 11

Al-Iman School Report 12

Al-Furqan School Committee Report 13

An-Noor School Report 14

Safety and Security Committee Report 17

Sports and Recreation Committee Report 18

The Education Committee Report 19

Social and Welfare Committee Report 20

Women’s Committee Report 21

Management Committee Report 22

Cemetery Committee Report 23

Planning and Construction Committee Report 23

Dawah (Outreach) Committee 24

Youth Committee 25

Notes and Feedback 25


الرحيم الرحمن هللا بسم

State of the Islamic Association of Raleigh AssalamuAlikum Brothers and Sisters:

The Constitution of the Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) requires that the General Body (GB) meeting shall be called at

least once a year to report to the community the status of IAR. I would like to welcome you to the 2015 GB Meeting.

I would like to recognize the members of the Board of Directors as chaired by Dr. Wahaj. I also would like to recognize our

newly elected Vice Chairman Br. Hassan Imam and our Secretary Sr. Tanzeel. I welcome all the members of the Shura as

well as the Chairpersons of our Standing Committees.

It is with your generous support, dedication and commitment we continue to grow and to achieve better results. So I ask you

to, please, continue your participation and to increase your support for a better IAR Inshaa Allah. I pray that Allah (SWT)

reward you and all the volunteers in abundance for your dedication and generosity.

I would like to report to you that in 2015 we have received a Total IAR Revenue of $ 4,431,059 and total Expenditures was

$4,866,538 with a deficit of $434,479. WE had general revenue of $1,260,366 in addition to the a total of $2,371,778 as a

school’s revenue. The Kitchen revenue totaled $ 361,183 and the Library $23,642. We have distributed $202,625 to needy

families and $110,292 for disaster relief through the Social and Welfare committee chaired by Br. Munir Abdallah.

$338,813 from the Kitchen. The deficit mainly was because of two main items: the Playground (about $280,000) and a loan

payment towards the International Drive property about $220,000). WE have just concluded an audit and the auditor’s report

will become available soon and it indicates that our accounts are in order.

Last year was a challenge and blessing for all of us and it was essential to stabilize our organization. Alhamdulillah, we now

have Dr. Mohamed AbuTaleb as our Imam and Br. Muamar Dahnoun as our Assistant Imam. IAR also hired a funeral

director. We have an excellent playground for our children and families, updated the landscape and the outside view of the

Center, and installed LED lighting system, built a new fence around the campus. The Management Committee lead by Br.

Amin Asfari is doing a good work and for this I thank them. IAR is pleased to announce that we have purchased a hearse for

the cemetery and the Cemetery Committee lead by Br, Taher AbuHawa continues providing a good and prompt services to

our deceased and their families.

The Imam’s office provides more counseling, new educational and religious programs like living Islam, Quranic Arabic and

Tarbiya classes for all people of different ages. Live streaming of Fridays Khutba and other programs are now offered and

good presence in the social media (Facebook, Twitter and YouTube)

IAR is and was active in fighting Islamophobia with the support of Interfaith groups. Our provided services are getting

better, but we still have a lot to accomplish. We are moving towards a better and structured organization Inshaa Allah.

Al-Iman School, An-Noor School and Al-Furqan School are doing well, and to continue providing the best of education to

our students.

We currently planning to utilize our three properties in International Drive, Page Road and Mid Pine Road for both

investment and development. So I would like to thank the Planning and Construction Committee chaired by Br. Abdul Sadat


and Br, Khawar for chairing the TMC team for doing necessary work to guide and incorporate our vision and for best

utilization of the properties.

Our priorities continue to be on the Youth and on the Islamic Education. So we have added new programs for the youth, as

well as a monthly program with guest scholars for the community and the schools.

Our facilities are safe and being secured by a good Safety and Security Team chaired by Br, Rashid Salahat. We keep

providing necessary funds to ensure that our students, teachers, youth and worshippers are secure and safe.

In conclusion, I again encourage you all to come forward, get involved in various committees that offer services to us all and

all members of our Muslim Community. With our unity, with our honesty and sincerity to Allah (SWT) we, together, can

maintain and develop IAR and build the future for our and future generations Inshaa Allah

Mohamed M. Elgamal, MBA, PhD

IAR, Chairman


Board of Directors The board of directors consists of five members elected (for life) by the Shura, whose objective is to ensure

that the IAR is functioning in compliance with its Constitution.

Members of the Board of Directors for the Islamic Association of Raleigh

Dr Wahaj Ahmad

Imam Mohamed Baianonie

Abdul Ghani Khanani

Hafez Ayad

Dr Abdul-Ghafoor Chaudhry

Members of Majlis Al-Shura for 2015-2017

Name Phone Email

Mohamed ElGamal

Chairperson 919-834-9572 ext 1349 [email protected]

Hassan Imam

Vice-Chairperson 919-469-4626 [email protected]

Tanzeel Chohan

Secretary 919-749-9483 [email protected]

Mohamed AbuTaleb

Imam 919-834-9572 ext 1357 [email protected]

Samy Abdel-Baky 919-233-6622 [email protected]

Hesham Abdel-Baky 919-961-0926 [email protected]

Munir Abdullah 919-834-9572 ext 1338 [email protected]

Mohammad Ali 919-264-3233 [email protected]

Mohammad Baloch 919-781-7300 [email protected]

Muamar Dahnoun 919-834-9572 ext 1344 [email protected]

Kent (Shahid) Fullenweider 919-372-7262 [email protected]

Shaheda Maroof 919-788-8827 [email protected]

Osama Said 919-749-1222 [email protected]

Rashid Salahat 919-357-3811 [email protected]

Hisham Sarsour 919-656-4006 [email protected]

Abrar Sattar 919-624-5297 [email protected]

Adilah Shabazz 919-455-5776 [email protected]

Nouman Siddiqui [email protected]

Ahmad Zaitoun 919-272-6546 [email protected]

Jalees Afzal 919-326-9537 [email protected]

Mateen Akhtar 919-605-1771 [email protected]






















Executive Committee Member of the Executive Committee for 2015-2017

Position Name Phone Email

Chairperson Mohamed ElGamal 919-834-9572 ext 1349 [email protected]

Vice-Chairperson Hassan Imam 919-469-4626 [email protected]

Secretary Tanzeel Chohan 919-749-9483 [email protected]

Committee

Al-Furqan School Shameem Rajak 919 600-0569 [email protected]

Al-Iman School Samy Abdel-Baky 919 233-6622 [email protected]

An-Noor School Jamshed Khan 919-834-9537 [email protected]

Cemetery Tahir Abualhawa 919-649-7126 [email protected]

[email protected]

Da'wah (Outreach) Fiaz Fareed 919 946-8745 [email protected]

Education Hassan Baloch 919-278-7131 [email protected]

Finance Mariya Shaikh 919 606-4062 [email protected]

[email protected]

Management Chair Amin Asfari 919-834-9572 ext 337 [email protected]

Management Vice-Chair Atief Omar 919-539-1714 [email protected]

Planning & Construction Abdul Sadat 919-741-0722 [email protected]

Security & Safety Rashid Salahat 919 357-3811 [email protected]

[email protected]

Older Adult Committee Raqiia Abdul-Malik 919 455-6634 [email protected]

Social & Welfare Munir Abdullah 919 834-9572 ext 338 [email protected]

[email protected]

Sports & Recreation April Ackles 919-441-4665 [email protected]

Treasurer Abrar Sattar 919 341-7282 [email protected]

Women Alice Hines 919 841-7829 [email protected]

Youth Ibraheem Khalifa 919-649-8824 [email protected]

IAR Offices

Admin Kawtar Fadel 919 834-9572 ext 3 [email protected]

Fundraising Muamar Dahnoun 919 834-9572 ext 1344 [email protected]

Events [email protected]

Membership [email protected]

General Counsel to IAR Chairperson

Legal Affairs Omar Baloch 919 834-3535 [email protected]































Finance Committee

(Chairperson, Mariya Sheikh)

2015 IAR Financial Report January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015

2015 Highlights

With your generous help and contributions:

IAR raised revenue of $1,260,366

Hiring of new Imam

Review of IAR Accounts by external auditor

Renovated playground to state of art facility

Distributed $202,625 to needy families

Distributed $110,292 for disaster relief

06/17/2015 IAR Financial Report for Fiscal Year

Ending Dec 31, 2015

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Summary: Revenue/Expenses 2015

IAR Financial Report for Fiscal Year

Ending Dec 31, 2015

IAR CoreIAR

BusinessesAl Iman AN Noor Al Furqan

Social &Welfare

Revenue 1,260,367 390,825 1,930,626 380,206 60,946 408,090

Expenses 1,744,805 363,714 1,954,755 370,462 81,540 350,263

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500,000

1,000,000

1,500,000

2,000,000

2,500,000


IAR Core Expenses Breakdown


Ending Dec 31, 2015

General Fund 40%

Construction18%

Endowment13%

Management 12%

Youth 7%

Safety 6%

Cemetery 4%


General Fund Expense Breakdown


Ending Dec 31, 2015

Administrative33%

Utilities20%

Salary20%

Community Events

9%

Office Exp8%

Property Tax6%

ExtraOrd4%


IAR Business Income Breakdown

Social Welfare Fund Breakdown

IAR Schools’ Details


Ending Dec 31, 2015

IAR Businesses Revenue Expense Net

Kitchen 367,183 337,551 29,632

Library 23,642 26,162 (2,520)

Total 390,825 363,714 27,112

Fund Donations Distributions

Zakat 260,988 248,922

Needy 126,019 98,842

Disaster Relief 21,083 2,500

Total 408,090 350,263

Schools Revenue Expenses Net Income

Al Iman 1,930,626 1,954,755 (24,130)

Al Furqan 60,946 81,540 (20,594)

An Noor 380,206 370,462 9,744

Total 2,371,778 2,406,757 (34,979)


2015 IAR Net Income

General Fund Donations (YtY)


Ending Dec 31, 2015

2015 Revenue Expense Net Income/(Loss)

General Fund 1,260,367 1,744,805 (484,438)

Social & Welfare 408,090 350,263 57,827

Businesses 390,825 363,714 27,112

Schools 2,371,778 2,406,757 (34,979)

Total 4,431,059 4,865,538 (434,479)

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AL-IMAN SCHOOL

(Chairman, Samy Abdel-Baky)

Al-Iman School’s Major Accomplishments (June 10, 2016)

1. Student Enrollment from 1992 to 2016: increased from 12 to about 290

2. Percentage of Graduates from 1998 to 2016 who attended college: 99%

3. Number of Staff/Faculty from 1992 to 2016 increased from 2 to 41.

4. Number of Certified Teachers from 1999 to 2016: increased from 1 to 15.

5. Annual Budget from 1995 to 2016: increased from $250,000 to $1.8 million.

6. Al-Iman School received Advanc-Ed accreditation renewal for the next five years, along with a new CISNA

accreditation. SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accredited Al-Iman School in 2005-2006

academic year. We are also accredited by NCAIS (NC Association of Independent Schools).

7. Al-Iman Students received awards in Regional and State Mathematics and Science Competitions 2015-2016.

8. Al-Iman School has reached half way in providing tablets for all students.

9. Al-Iman School Students have performed above average in the NC Reading and Mathematics EOG, majority

of the students ranked in the 93rd percentile and higher

10. Our Students in Algebra-1 EOC (High School Course) scored in the 95th -98th percentile and higher

11. 8th Grade Science EOG results were 100 percent, all students passed and scored above average compared to

NC state average

12. K.G - 8th grade students have shown significant growth annually from beginning of year to end of year in the

MAP (Measures of Academic Performance) Test in Reading Comprehension, Language Usage, Mathematics

and Science

13. Al-Iman Principal serves as Board member for ISLA (Islamic Schools League of America). ISLA

14. Al-Iman School offers a number of clubs, which include Chess Club, Math and Science Clubs, Tech. Club,

Stock Market Game, Crochet Club, Scrabble Club, Starbooks Club, Muslim Fashion Club, Muslims in America

Club, Yearbook Club, NJHS (National Junior Honor Society), NEHS (National Elementary Honor Society),

Student Council, and Spelling Bee Club.

15. Our students presented Muslim Heritage Projects to the community and at Raleigh Convention Center.

16. Al-Iman Teachers presented sessions at ISNA Education Forum.

17. Al-Iman Alumni attended Dental School, Medical School, Law School, School of Education, Business School,

some have majored in IT, Pharmacy, and other Social Science Majors.

Al-Iman School Community Relations Program In order to better serve the community Al-Iman School has offered the following services to the community:

Weekend Quran Hifz Program

After-School Tutoring

Al-Iman Students presented Muslim Heritage Projects to the community and IAR Open House

Booth was set up at the Raleigh Convention Center for the past two years to promote Muslim Heritage and

Identity

Contributed to the Interfaith Canned Food Drive for the past several years, along with providing food and other

items to IAR Food Pantry, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Students participated in a variety of service-learning projects, such as serving lunch at Durham Rescue

Mission, providing hygiene products to Durham and Raleigh Rescue Mission


Many of our graduates actively participate in High School MSA Chapters and some deliver the Friday

Khutbahs

Al-Iman Alumni actively participate in local and global community projects, and serve in the school board,

teach at Al-Iman School.

Al-Iman Students served lunch at Durham Rescue Mission and gave out Hygiene Products to both Raleigh

and Durham Rescue Missions as part of our service-learning projects.

Our alumni and some teachers actively participate and contribute to UMR, Lighthouse Project, Habitat for

Humanity, and other local organizations

Our teachers have offered workshops for Al-Furqan Staff

Many of our graduates actively participate in High School MSA Chapters and some deliver the Friday

Khutbahs (Sermons).

Br. Musa (school teacher) serves the in-mates in the prison on a regular basis for dawah, he also offers free

classes to New Muslims on Sundays at Al-Iman

Our teachers have served in the IAR Youth Committee to promote youth programs and Women’s Committee

Our P.E Teachers offer Basketball Program for the IAR Youth (girls and boys)

Our School Garden provided vegetables to the IAR Women’s Committee, (we partnered with the IAR women’s

committee)

Provided baby-sitting services at various events

We invited community members to attend a variety of events such as Fundraising Dinner, Family Fun Night,

Hajj Fair, Science and Mathematics Fair etc.

Al-Furqan School Committee

(Chairperson, Shameem Rajak) The Al Furqan Sunday School strives to provide a well-rounded and thorough Islamic education and environment

for the children of the Muslim community. Our core curriculum is based on Quran and Islamic Studies consisting

of Islamic History, Fiqh, Seerah and so on. The following are highlights from the 2015 - 2016 academic year:

• Salah Program: Al-Furqan emphasizes the importance of Salah to 3rd grade students. These students are

introduced to the concept of Salah, the role of Salah in our lives as Muslims and then spend the year learning how

to correctly perform wudu and Salah. At the end of the year, the 3rd grade class performs a Salah demonstration

for parents, signifying their ability to correctly perform this act of worship.

• Quran Recitation Program (QRP): Al Furqan begins a focused study on learning how to read and recite the

Holy Quran in Kindergarten and continues until 5th grade. This program includes learning the alphabet and the

correct rules of reading (with an emphasis on Tajweed), and proper recitation. Our teaching staff works with

students to help them further their Quran- reading skills. The goal of this program is to ensure that by the end of

fifth grade, students are able to recite the Quran with proper tajweed. Parents are expected to work with their

children continuously in order to solidify this skill set for life.

Hajj Presentation: The High school staff, volunteers, and students work together to prepare a demonstration on

how to perform Hajj. Students from other grades are invited to watch the procedures involved in performing Hajj.

It is indeed a unique experience for the students.


• Parent Teacher Conferences: Al Furqan hosts an annual parent -.teacher conference for all grades at the end

of the Fall semester. This facilitates communication of student progress between the staff and the parents. The

parent turn-out is generally high. This is a strong indication of the increasing participation of the parent

community in our school each year.

• Security: We have hired three security guards to make sure everyone coming to Al-Furqan School is safe and

secure during the day in school and during break time. Security for everyone is our priority especially all our

students from KG to 12th Grade.

• Student Discipline and Attendance System: We have improved policies regarding classroom discipline,

behavior, and attendance. Attendance data is being tracked and absences and tardies are being followed up with

parents. We have introduced a reward system for perfect attendance with no tardies, given out per semester.

• Imam’s Program: This program focuses on Middle and High School students. Imam Abu Taleb has conducted

classes with our students twice a month. He also has a class with Al-Furqan parents twice a month.

• Teachers and Training Program: Experienced trainers assist the teachers with strategies for effective teaching

and classroom management. This helps to improve the quality of education offered to our students and to equip

our staff with full understanding of topics covered in our curriculum. Al-Furqan teacher selection is based on the

individual’s Islamic knowledge background and professional skills, as far as possible.

• External Speakers: External speakers like Sheik Okasha have been invited to present talks on important topics

for our middle and high school students.

An-Noor School Committee

(Chairperson, Jamshed Khan)

Mission

Establish an institution that will nurture a strong connection with the Book of Allah, the Glorious Qur’an, through

its memorization, understanding and implementation, and will develop well rounded future leaders who are

guided by the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Long Term Goals

1- Become a model school in Qur’an Memorization, Islamic studies and Academics that lays the foundations for

other schools of similar nature across the US

2- Encourage understanding of and love for Qur’an amongst the Triangle community Muslims through its

memorization, understanding and implementation

3- Cultivate a generation of youth who embody the essence of the Qur’an

4- Cultivate Islamic character and leadership skills

5- Prepare and develop An Noor School graduates to become community leaders, Muslim Scholars and Imams

of the future

6- Provide access to learning the Book of Allah (SWT), the Glorious Qur’an, for every individual in the

community regardless of financial constraints

7- Achieve academic excellence in core academic subjects taught at An Noor School and broaden the extra-

curricular opportunities for students


Program Details

By the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT), 40 students have completed Qur’an memorization and more are on

their way. These huffadh are already giving back to the community. In Ramadan, An-Noor huffadh assist in

leading the taraweeh prayers at IAR, ICM and Shaw University Masjid. An-Noor students have also served

as tutors of Qur’an to Burmese refugees and other children in our community.

Two An Noor school alumni Huffadh (Abdul Muaizz Rashidi and Isa Rashidi) were invited to independently

lead Taraweeh prayers for the entire month at a mosque in California for Ramadan 2015 and 2015. Abdul

Muaizz and Isa are independently leading Taraweeh prayers at North Raleigh mosque this Ramadan.

For many years, An Noor school students and alumni have been leading 12 Rakah Tarweeh prayer each night

at IAR. This year, they are also leading 20 Rakah Tarweeh prayers nightly at Shaw Masjid.

Full time School Details:

For Grades 3 - 8 only

Monday to Friday (7:30 AM – 4 PM)

4 hours of daily Quran instruction including memorization and tajweed

Islamic Studies and Arabic instruction

PE, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies

Low teacher/student ratio

50 students enrolled

School Achievements

By the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT), 23 students have completed Qur’an memorization and more are on

their way. These budding huffadh are already giving back to the community. In Ramadan, An-Noor huffadh

assist in leading the taraweeh prayers at IAR, ICM and Shaw University Masjid. AnNoor students have also

served as tutors of Qur’an to Burmese refugees and other children in our community.

Hifdh Completion List - Aug, 2009 – May 2016

1. Safa Asrar

- May

2011 2. Mir

Quddus -

July 2011

3. Iman

Lafi - May

2012 4. Sarah Nagy - June 2012 5. Ihtiram Muhtady - June 2012 6. Raafay Siddiqui - October 2012 7. Imtithal Noor - December 2012 8. Abdul Muaizz Rashidi - January 2013 9. Hamza Ansari - February 2013 10. Aishah Al-Zoubi - March 2013

11. Lema Al-Zoubi - March 2013 12. Amina Mohamed - April 2013 13. Momen Khan - April 2013 14. Shakoor Afzal – May 2013 15. Mohhid Sheikh – May 2013 16. Hamza Sheikh – May 2013 17. Isra Siddiqui – August 2013 18. Zuhaa Asrar – August 2013 19. Duha Iqbal – January 2015 20. Jawad Syed – January 2015 21. Fatima Akhtar – February 2015 22. Safiya Alvi – February 2015 23. Yusrah Oyewole – March 2015 24. Ibrahim Akhtar – July 2015 25. Sumiya Kattan- December 2015


26. Isa Rashidi – March 2015 27. Nabeel Abdur-Rahman - April 2015 28. Hana Al-Kasas - April 2015 29. Maryam Zahid – November 2015 30. Sumer Busisou – November 2015 31. Anas Hareed – February 2016 32. Aisha Lawal – March 2016 33. Aarib Khan- April 2016

34. Ismail Mohamed - April 2016 35. Mustafa Razzaq - April 2016 36. Shuaib Ali – April 2016 37. Maham Siddiqui – April 2016 38. Ibrahim Mohamed—May 2016 39. Sarah Irshad—May 2016 40. Madiha Siddiqui—May 2016

An-Noor School Staff

Hifz Program • Sheikh Chafik Bakkari

• Sheikh Abdessamad Mokhtari

• Sheikh Abdallah Khadra

• Sheikh Mohammed Badawy

• Sheikh Nabil Muhammad

• Sr. Sawsan Wafa

• Sr. Amina Khan

• Sr. Merieme Lamiri

• Sr. Nur Kanawati

Academics • Sr. Gulsangay Rashidi, Director and Teacher (3rd and 4th Mathematics and Science)

• Sr. Laila Yaghi (3rd and 4th Language Arts and Social Studies)

• Sr. Ghadeer Bader (5th and 6th grade Mathematics and Science)

• Sr. Amira Ata (5th and 6th grade Language Arts and Social Studies)

• Br. Maie Aqqad (7th and 8th grade Math and Science)

• Sr. Edna Deeter (7th and 8th grade Language Arts and Social Studies)

Physical Education Instructor

• Sr. April Eckles

After School & Weekend Programs 1. “Hifdh Review & Ijaaza Preparation” (for Huffadh alumni of An-Noor School):

This program for An Noor School Huffadh focuses on review, strengthening, and perfection of the

Hifdh. Each student works on an individualized basis with instructors aiming to recite several cycles

of Qur’an over the course of this program. Students also attend weekly group instruction on

Qur’anic Arabic and Advanced Tajweed. Upon completion of this program, huffadh may be eligible

for an Ijaaza.

2. “Iqra Al-Quran: Learn To Read Like the Prophet SAW” (for the entire Triangle community) This

program is open to the entire community and focuses on learning to read the Qur’an properly in small


groups led by An Noor school instructors. Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels are available.

Approximately 25 students of all ages were enrolled in these classes for 2015-16.

Extra-Curricular Activities

• Ramadan Quran Contest for the entire community

• Ramadan Itikafs

• Special Guests

• Field trips

• Juz completion ceremonies to recognize and reward students

• Karate Classes and other sporting activities

Safety and Security Committee

(Chairman, Rashid Salahat)

The IAR Safety and Security Committee consist of Rashid Salahat, Chairperson (Ph –

919 357 3811; Email – [email protected]) and Jamil Qurneh, Vice Chair, 5 Security

Officers and Volunteers.

Accomplishments During 2015 Maintained an acceptable level of Safety and Security for the Islamic Association of Raleigh over the

past 12 months, especially during Fridays Prayers, Friday nights and special events.

Provided Traffic Control for Friday Prayers and especial events.

Participated in and provided security and traffic control arrangements for both Eids.

Provided daily security from opening to closing, for the masjid grounds and interior, also for the

Schools in the facility on a daily basis, Monday to Friday, and weekends.

Provided Traffic Control and security during Ramadan for Taraweeh Prayer and special security

arrangement for the Qiam-ul-Lail nights, recruiting volunteers and scheduling their time and

assignments, assisting and coordinating with women’s committee and other committees.

Assisted Al-Iman School, Al-Furqan School and An Noor School in controlling traffic and security.

Assisted Dawah and other committees for their security needs.

Undertaking security measures for 9-11 Anniversary and any other incidents.

Traffic Control Security for Janazahs and Azza.

Traffic Control and Security service for IAR Picnics.

Responded to any security needs as possible.

Resolved many issues among our community members.

Traffic Control and Security service for Social & Welfare clients.

Provided Security to our Youth Committee during their pro-gram(s).


Provided first aid to our members.

Gave directions to and welcomed many visitors.

Cleaned the IAR during snow days.

Safeguarded our Center properties.

Checked out and in furniture to our members.

Reduced crime and safeguarded our members’ properties during services.

Investigated incidents, resolved the issues and kept away the trouble makers.

Received Fedex and UPS mail.

Monitor the Ramadan Daily Iftar and food distribution.

Invite Authority and arrange with RPD and other agencies for traffic and security during our gatherings

especially outside IAR.

Handled any threat to our community (Verbal, physical, phone or by email)

Held several meetings with law enforcement officials to insure the safety of our community

Assisted in resolving safety concerns for the community

Alhamdu to Allah there is no limit to what we do from day to day at our center from opening to close. The

above are most but not all of what we do at our center.

Security is everyone concern and we all shall work together to achieve safer environment. Please be part of

the solution and assist us as much as you can by reporting to us any suspicious activity and follow the Masjid

rules and regulation. Your cooperation is needed so we can provide better security. Jazakum Allah khair.

Should you have any concern or question in regard to IAR Security, please feel free to contact us by phone at

919 357 3811 or by email to [email protected]. We look forward to serve Allah and to provide you with

the best security inshallah.

The Sports and Recreation Committee

(Chairman, April Ackles)

The IAR Sports & Recreation Committee continued its ongoing programs to include; IAR Men’s

Basketball Club (30+), IAR Girls Basketball League (8-21) and Jujitsu Training (13+). The IAR

MBC caters to our brothers age thirty and up to provide an even playing field and allow them to

get workouts, as well as help foster brotherhood among members of the community. We are

looking to host a mini basketball tournament to showcase their talent and raise funds for future

program activities. In its 11th season, the IAR GBL was restructured for girls age 8-21 for better

focus on youth development within the sport of basketball. At the end of the program we held our

first IARGBL “Queen of the Court” Tournament Pt.1 and will have Pt.2 in the Fall 2016. After


adding Jujitsu Training for our martial arts program, we are still building a participant base now

opening the training to youth age 13+ and adult brothers.

During the summer of 2016, we will continue to rebuild our committee foundation of volunteers,

instructors and facilitators, so visit the link below to volunteer today.

http://goo.gl/forms/aFRYMoJKKuBUqoEi1

The Education Committee

(Chairman, Hasan Baloch)

This past year the Education Committee organized and coordinated many valuable educational programs

often in collaboration with other committees to benefit the community.

Regular programs that the Education Committee coordinates includes:

1) Friday Night educational programs involving guest and local speakers.

2) Regular khatiras (short talk programs) throughout the week.

3) Weekend seminars on important topics in coordination with other committees, local, and national

organizations.

4) English as a Second Language classes for sisters

5) Logistical support for Islamic educational offerings including weekly classes offered by our resident

Islamic scholars and educators.

Highlights from our educational programs included a continuation of the monthly educational program with

guest scholar Sh. Okasha Kameny, important information about navigating interactions with the criminal

justice program, “Free Friday” Al-Maghrib programs, Qur’an night with the IAR Community Outreach

team, “Know Your Rights” program with the IAR legal team, valuable programs on Interest bearing

transactions and Zakat by Dr. Main Al-Qudah, and a host of other programs.

We also worked closely with the new Imam to update our website so that our educational offerings are

presented in a much clearer and up to date fashion. We renewed our Friday Night Program with “Family

Friday” programming and Imam’s “Be Like Prophet Muhammad (SAW)” program. We updated our khatira

line up so that they were more relevant and targeted to provide the maximum benefit in a short talk format.

In addition the Education Committee has continued to coordinate between the IAR and the International

student program at Wake Technical Community College whereby the IAR sponsors a certain number of

students for in-state tuition.

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Social and Welfare Committee

(Chairman, Munir Abdullah) The main services provided by the Social & Welfare Committee (SW-C) during 2015 were Financial Aid, Food

Pantry Services, Refugee and Needy Support Services, Daily Iftar during the month of Ramadan, distribution of

Fidya and Udhiya / Qurbani coordination services and collection and disbursement of funds through Islamic

Relief for overseas disaster relief. The Total Dollar Amount expended was $347,575. This includes money spent

locally and donations and support provided to national and international organizations.

Zakat-ul-Maal: All Zakat-ul-Maal funds were spent locally; a total of $145,134 was expended from the Zakat

funds to provide aid and support to the local community. Support of the local community included the following

services.

• Financial Aid to the local community: 191 Muslim individuals and families facing hardship were

provided financial assistance.

• Emergency cases: Individuals walking in to the masjid were helped by covering expenses for overnight

or longer duration accommodations, transportation, food, and other needs.

• IAR Schools: Funding was provided to Al-Iman School. This aid was to support the Students with

tuition.

• Support of Dawah: This included meals on Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha for Muslims in local area

prisons

Sadaqah/Needy: A total of $39,691 was expended from the Sadaqah/Needy fund to provide aid and support to

the local communities. Services provided include:

• Food Pantry: Purchase of food and related items for the needy in the community. Food was purchased

from Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina supplier at subsidized rates. Staple items such as oil, rice

and sugar were also purchased from the local markets as these items were not available from the Food

Bank. Food Pantry operations are also supported with collections/donations of food items/produce from

the community. In 2015, the Food Pantry was open on the first and third Saturday of every month serving

150-180 recipients every opening with over 1,200 registered families including both Muslims and non-

Muslims. The Food Pantry was opened every Saturday during the month of Ramadan. A special Food

Drive was conducted during Ramadan for the Needy Families.

• IAR Schools: Funding was provided to Al-Iman School for tuition for students of families who were in

need but did not qualify for Zakat Funds.

Zakat-Fitr: All Zakat-ul-Fitr funds were expended locally and was given to needy families and individuals. The

total amount expended was $67,500. Over 200 families and individuals received Zakat-ul-Fitr.

Overseas Donations and Support:

• Syria: Funds were collected throughout the year for Syria; IAR will be sending these fund to Syria via

Islamic Relief in 2016.

• Nepal: S2, 500 were sent to Nepal via Islamic Relief in support of the earthquake disaster


victims.

Refugee and Needy Support Services: Needy families, including refugees in the community received Financial

and Food assistance. Food was provided through Food Pantry, special items like Dates for Ramadan purchased

from Fidya, and hot ready meals for refugees arriving in the country were provided from Al-Maida Café.

Donations of furniture and household items were also distributed. Other services included assistance with

government services (ex. Medicaid, SSI, and Food Stamp), employment counseling, transportation, and language

translation and interpretation. Refugees in the area for less than one year received priority in getting support

thereby offering additional assistance towards enabling them to settle down. Refugee Students Tutoring Program

in partnership with Lutheran Foundation was offered to children of Refugee families.

Co-sponsorship programs have been established with local refugee resettlement agencies, Lutheran Services

Carolinas and U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants to better serve newly arriving Muslim refugees in the

community.

Daily Iftar: SW-C also sponsored/organized the daily Iftar (excluding Sundays) program during the month of

Ramadan primarily for needy, travelers, single people, and refugees. These were open to all members of the

community wishing to attend. A separate fund drive was initiated for this. Suhoor was also provided during the

last 10 days of Ramadan. A total of $54,150 was spent on this activity. All expenses were covered with Iftar

donations received from the community.

Eid Day Toy Drive: A toy collection drive in partnership with Muslim American Mothers

Association (MAMA) was conducted in the month of Ramadan and toys were distributed to children of needy

and refugee families. Gift cards were also given in lieu of toys in situations when toys were not available for a

certain age group.

Udhiya: Collection for Udhiya was conducted prior to Eid-ul-Adha. The proceeds $33,600 (which represented

480 Udhiya/Qurbani) were sent to Niger, a disaster stricken area, for qurbani via Islamic Relief.

Fidya: Qualified/covered food items were purchased with $5,000 and were distributed to eligible

(Refugees/Needy) families in the local area.

Women's Committee

(Chairwoman, Alice Hines)

Mission Statement: Empower sisters irrespective of ethnicity or background, through providing learning

opportunities for sisters to strengthen their Islamic knowledge and values.

The Committee at present sponsors 2 weekly classes for Sisters one on Friday night and on on

Sunday.


The Women's Committee remains a constant support for yearly events, during Ramadan we provide

free childcare during Taraweeh Salat for Sisters who wish to pray. We offer our assistant to other

committees as well, during Open House to the Dawah Committee and provide special support to the

Education Committee.

We provide assistant to the Security Team during Friday Salat times, Eid -ul -Fitr and Eid-ul-Adha.

In Addition:

The Women's Committee held special classes to educate our sisters on Heart Health and Nutrition,

and also a class on Asthma and Allergens

The Committee held Eid-ul-Adha 2015 celebration for sisters

We continue to strive for excellence and to promote sisterhood.

Management Committee

(Chairman, Amin Asfari)

Management Committee performed day-to-day management activities and maintenance of the Islamic Center

of Raleigh by scheduling different activities within the Islamic Association of Raleigh.

Islamic Center of Raleigh’s Property includes Musallah, Gymnasium, Kitchen, Schools, Air-conditioning,

Elevator, Access system, Security Camera system, Bathrooms, Fence, gates Indoor/Outdoor equipment etc.

Maintenance activity includes Cleaning (Indoor / Outdoor), Play ground, Lawn services, exterminating, Fire

and safety Inspection, Fire and Safety Monitoring, Backflow Inspection, Communication, Lighting (Indoor /

Outdoor), audio, Video, Announcements (Audio and Video), Friday Night Events, Special Events etc.

1. Cement resurfacing

2. Tree removal in preparation for fence installation

3. New work order software installation for greater productivity

4. Window and glass replacement

5. Roofing repair for entire new building

6. Large scale debris removal and landscape maintenance

7. New paint for entire 1st and 2nd floor, including Mussallahs

8. Hired a new cleaning company

9. Pressure washing

10. Bathroom repairs (light fixtures, faucets, caulking of toilets, pressure washing, and installation of new

paper towel dispensers)

11. New sod installed at multiple places throughout the perimeter

12. New LED lights installed throughout the first floor to conserve on energy, beautify the center and improve

the lighting.

13. New landscape installed, including new lights

14. Canopy for Mihrab

15. Gym resurfacing

16. Installed parking space stoppers to prevent damage to new fence

17. New industrial strength fence installed on the campus perimeter

18. Assisted in the new playground project


19. All external lights throughout campus are LED, with more anticipated

20. Hired IAR groundskeeper

21. Installed new gym lights

For any questions, concerns, clarifications or additional details, please write to [email protected]

Cemetery and Burial Committee

(Chairman, Tahir Abu-Hawa)

The Cemetery Committee plays a critical role in planning and carrying out meaningful funeral services for

the community, and support the families we are privileged to serve. Since 2015, we have become for the first

time in the history of IAR a self-sustained funeral facility: by arranging body removals, obtaining required

legal documents, preparing loved ones for viewing, arranging for final disposition, and transporting the

deceased to the cemetery.

- Last year there were more than 27 deaths in our community.

- Conducted funeral workshops for community education.

- communicated with The State Medical Examiner's office, and other hospitals.

- Communicated with the Wake county vital records in a regular basis.

- Hired a funeral coordinator (in the process of taking classes to become a licensed funeral director)

- Teamed up with other funeral homes for the purpose of apprenticeship, continuous improvement

and professional development.

- Obtained our own transport permit from The NC Board of Funeral Service.

- Purchased a hearse.

- Planned building of a multipurpose hall and a bathroom in the cemetery to accommodate the needs

of visitors.

- Concrete surfaced most of the graves in both burial sections.

Planning and Construction Committee

(Chairman, Abdul Ahad Sadat)

The Planning and Construction Committee started, completed and continues work on several projects.

The P&CC teamed up with Management Committee and Al-Iman school Committee and established

the new playground.

The P&CC started and completed retaining wall and draining improvement for playground area. The

drainage improvement in the parking area still needs some minor modifications to be done.

The P&CC teamed up with IAR appointed Ad Hoc Committee to establish a Musallah on the Page

Road Property for the purpose of tax exemption; however, the P&CC cannot approve the current

developed plans. The current plan is not part of the master plan and the expected cost is too high to

justify the tax exemption purpose, which was the sole reason for establishing a Musallah; therefore, it



will be a total waste of funds. The P&CC is proposing alternative plans to be presented to Shura and

the Shura will make the final decision.

The P&CC planned and executed renovation tasks for Al-Iman School such as addition of a

bathroom, removing and replacing of fire-escape staircases in the red brick building and addition of

partitions in the computer labs in both buildings.

Da’wah (Outreach) Committee

(Chairman, Fiaz Fareed; V-Chair : Dr. Noman Siddiqui; Secretary : Imran Khan) (Other members: Yousuf Abu Yousuf, Yousuf Bader, Sr. Tammy, Sr. Tabzeel)

Yearly Highlights:

Open House on Sat Mar 5th.

Attended by more than 350 guests. With key note speakers: Dr. Karl Ernst and Dr. Abu Taleb. Other activities

include refreshments, interactions, exhibits and presentations.

Cultural Awareness Training Conducted so far twice cultural awareness training for deployments of personnel from US fed. Dept. through

UNC Mideast Training Center.

Weekly Dawah Classes Every Sunday 2 PM to 3:30 for Non-Muslims and parallel classes for new Muslims.

Volunteer classes and conducting Juma Khutba at many area state correctional facilities.

Provided meals during Eids.

Visitations to IAR: Facilitated numerous visitations to IAR for middle schoolers to Doctoral graduates. Made presentations on

weekly basis for at least three consecutive months to Institutions, seminaries and from all walks of life.

Visited several Universities, Schools, Churches, Synagogue and other institutions to present Islam.

Interfaith Alliances: Built interfaith alliances with several interfaith organizations with this year extensive help thanks, to both the

Imams active participations.

Helped people understand Islam and conducted Shahada’s and provide books and resources for new Muslims.

Held new Muslim gatherings.

Dawah Training: Conducted dawah training classes at IAR and many area Masajids. Provided training resources and presentaitons.

Special Visit by the area Media Mogul Mr. Goodman owner and CEO

Of Capital Broadcasting Co. Based on a challenge during their annual meeting to meet the area Muslims the

entire executive staff of 50 along with Mr. Goodman and other Media personal came to IAR for presentation on

Islam and meet the Imams. They were so impressed that they live webcast through WRAl and later the event was

covered by late news. (Please visit Capital Broadcasting company) search understanding Islam forum.


Documentaries: Participated in documentaries on Muslim communities through various media outlets. Both the Imams were

instrumental in bringing to reality.

Dawah committee is committed to explain Islam to anyone seeking help to Muslims and Non-Muslims alike.

Readily provide hundreds of English translation of Quran’s and other books and materials.

Contact Dawah committee for any information or assistance at

[email protected]

Youth Committee

(Chairman, Ibraheem Khalifa)

Youth Day – an annual day of activities for youth of all ages

o 841 Registered Youth

o 200 Parents

o 60 Volunteers

o Largest Youth Day in history

Saturday Boys Halaqa – a weekly discussion on relatable topics for High School students

o 40 Attendees

Friday Night Youth Program – a weekly program for elementary & middle schoolers

o 50 Attendees

Ramadan Overnight Program – an annual program for elementary & middle schoolers

o 120 Attendees

Gems & Blossoms – a weekly program for elementary & middle school girls

o 50 Attendees



Notes/Feedback

iar annual progress report for the year 2015

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