Islamic Association of Raleigh

Name

Islamic Association of Raleigh

Legal name

Islamic Association of Raleigh

Website

https://raleighmasjid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL), Religious & Pilgrimage Retail Travel Agencies (THAKABAL), Hajj & Umrah Travel Agencies (THAKAHAA)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Islamic education
• Community worship
• Youth programs
• Funeral services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and General Fund: Primary revenue source through voluntary donations from community members supporting programs, services, and operations allocated by the Shura. The General Fund donation page shows $5,108,627 raised against a $900,000 goal.
2. Membership Dues: Lifetime membership available to NC residents who have donated more than $250 to IAR in a year. General membership product available for purchase.
3. Al-Ma'idah Kitchen & Café Revenue: On-premises kitchen and café. All proceeds go to support daily operations, projects, and community services including schools and facilities. Also helps provide free meals for those in need.
4. Program and Event Fees: Fees for specific programs including youth camps ($120-$500), sports programs, facility reservations ($150-$1,050), and event registrations.
5. Schools Tuition and Registration: Al-Furqan School registration ($400-$1,000/year). Al-Iman and An-Noor are full-time schools with their own fee structures.
6. Endowment and Waqf: Charitable endowments grown from $1M toward a $5M goal. The mudaraba initiative ($10,000 minimum, 5-10 year term) directs 35% of returns to the endowment as sadaqa jariah. Proceeds from real estate transactions (122 International Drive: bought $835K, sold $1.6M; 0 Tryon Rd: sold $411K) are directed to endowment.
7. Funeral and Cemetery Services: Complete funeral services including body pickup, ghusl, shrouding, casket, transport, Salat al-Janazah, and burial. Janazah fee is $4,500. Cemetery is self-sustained.
8. Grants: Nonprofit Security Grant of $298,000 from FEMA for facility safety. PRIDE Grant for mental health programs engaging 20+ families.
9. Social Services Fees: Social welfare distributes Zakat, Fidya ($8/fast or $240/month), Udhiya ($175/family), Iftar vouchers, and collects for humanitarian relief. These are largely pass-through charitable funds.
10. Zakat Distribution: Sharia-compliant Zakat fund collection and distribution to those in need, including Fidya, Needy individuals, Refugees, Zakat ul Fitr, Udhiya, Zakat ul Maal, and Program Development.
11. Facility Rental: Room and facility reservations for community events: Gym Reservation at $1,050, Community Room at $150. $250 refundable deposit.
12. Sponsorship and Advertising: Sponsorship tiers (Platinum, Gold, Silver) for events and billboard space in the IAR Multipurpose Hall, targeting Muslim small businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Islamic Association of Raleigh operates as a nonprofit religious community center providing Islamic prayer services, religious education through multiple schools (Al-Iman, An-Noor, and Al-Furqan), funeral services, Hajj and Umrah travel support, social welfare programs, youth engagement activities, and community gathering spaces including a café. The organization maintains two campus locations—the Atwater campus in Raleigh and the Page Road campus in Morrisville—plus a cemetery in Wendell, NC, supporting members across their full lifecycle within the local Muslim community.

Product overview

The Islamic Association of Raleigh (IAR) operates a community center serving the Triangle region of North Carolina, offering a broad portfolio of religious, educational, social, and administrative programs. Its educational arm includes Al-Iman School (full-time, dual-accredited PreK-8), An-Noor Quran Academy (full-time Quran memorization), and Al-Furqan School (Sunday school K-12). Religious services span marriage officiation, Hajj coordination, cemetery and funeral services, and Ramadan Iftar programs. Community support includes Zakat/Social Welfare distribution, Health & Wellness counseling, and youth development through programs such as Marvels of IAR (STEM/robotics), Leaders of Tomorrow, and RISE for young professionals. The organization operates two campuses — the main Atwater Street campus and the IAR @ Page Road campus opened in 2025. Revenue-generating operations include the Al-Ma'idah Kitchen & Café and a mudaraba investment program. IAR also provides an Islamic Will template and IAR TV for broadcast of religious programming.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al-Iman School: Full-time Islamic school for Pre-K to 8th Grade, largest Islamic school in the Carolinas with dual-accreditation from Coginia and CISNA, member of ISLA. Serving nearly three decades.
• An-Noor Quran Academy
• Al-Furqan School
• RISE
• Marvels of IAR
• Leaders of Tomorrow
• Juniors
• Hope Sisters

Products and services

• Prayer and Worship Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 20,000+ attendees at Eid prayers; 11,000 at Eid Fest
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• All Saints' United Methodist ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025All Saints' United Methodist Church serves as shuttle parking for the IAR Page Road Campus Opening Celebration, demonstrating interfaith cooperation and community support.
• Catch The Fire ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Catch The Fire Church provides shuttle parking at 2304 Page Rd, Durham, NC for the IAR Page Road Campus, supporting parking logistics during major events and demonstrating interfaith community cooperation.
• ONE WakecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR is the only Islamic member institution in ONE Wake, a non-partisan multi-ethnic multi-issue coalition of religious congregations in Wake County with aggregate membership exceeding 50,000 households. As the sole Islamic member, IAR provides a necessary perspective on issues affecting the community including affordable housing, public transit, and candidate assemblies.
• Welcome CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR is a member of the Welcome Coalition, a national initiative built to inspire, mobilize, and empower Americans to welcome and support those seeking refuge. IAR coordinates with local and national partners to serve refugees to the Raleigh area with numerous services including cultural orientation and coping skills.
• Wake County Health & Human ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR partnered with Wake County Health & Human Services and other agencies to host a community health fair offering free services to the whole community including job resources, health checkups, 1-on-1 doctor consultations, TBC blood donation, vaccine clinic, and community health sessions.
• NC State Social Work DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR Health & Wellness collaborates with the Social Work department of NC State University to ensure the mental well-being of Muslim students on campus and to provide mental health education and advocacy.
• ICNA ReliefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023ICNA Relief participated in the IAR Community Health & Resource Fair, providing services alongside Wake County Health & Human Services and other agencies to support community members.
• Mariam ClinicminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Mariam Clinic participated in the IAR Community Health & Resource Fair, contributing healthcare services to community members at the event.
• IRUSA (Islamic Relief USA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR collaborated with IRUSA for Quran Night, a community event serving approximately 1,000 attendees. IRUSA is a humanitarian relief organization.
• Miftaah CircleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR collaborated with Miftaah Circle for the A Timeless Message Conference, serving approximately 1,000 attendees. Miftaah Circle is an Islamic educational organization.
• 3Di AthleticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023IAR Sports & Recreation partnered with 3Di Athletics, a traveling Muslim youth basketball camp based in Maryland, to bring a dynamic basketball program to the community. 3Di provided specialized coaching and exposure to a broader athletic network.
• Triangle Area Imams & CAIRcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR Imams teamed up with Triangle Area Imams and CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations) to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza, demonstrating inter-masjid solidarity and civic engagement.
• NC Muslim Bar AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR hosted a 'Know Your Rights' session with representatives from the NC Muslim Bar Association including Br. Nigel Edwards and Sr. Reem Subei.
• Triangle Imams CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IAR is a member of the Triangle Imams Council, established through the 2009 Strategic Plan. The Council unifies prayer times with all Masjids in the Triangle area and addresses interfaith and community matters collectively.
• Al-Ma'idah Kitchen & CafécoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Al-Ma'idah Kitchen & Café is a local on-site kitchen and café whose proceeds support IAR's daily operations, many projects, and services to the community including its schools and facilities. Al-Ma'idah also provides free warm meals for those in need and prepares Iftar meals for the needy during Ramadan.

Scale indicators39 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center: Major Northern Virginia Islamic center operating full-time Islamic school, social services, youth programs, and outreach. Comparable to IAR in scale and breadth of services, with similar East Coast US Muslim community demographics and end-to-end community hub structure.
• All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS Center): One of the largest Islamic centers on the US East Coast, operating multiple campuses, full-time Islamic schools, social services, youth programs, and cemetery services. Highly comparable to IAR's integrated hub model including dual accreditation aspirations, endowment programs, and outreach to non-Muslims.

Others

• Mercy Corps: Large international humanitarian organization that distributes aid in Muslim-majority and other regions. Comparable to IAR's humanitarian relief work (over $500K distributed internationally, Udhiya to Rohingya and Yemen) but operates globally rather than community-anchored; useful benchmark for social services scale.
• ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America): National Islamic organization with affiliated masajid, social services (ICNA Relief), youth programs, and humanitarian relief. ICNA Relief has partnered with IAR on community health fairs; comparable in mission and program mix, especially around Zakat distribution and refugee support.
• CAIR (Council on American-Islamic Relations): National Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization that IAR partners with on civic matters. Functions as an OTHERS (ecosystem/advocacy) peer rather than direct competitor; both serve overlapping community segments but with non-overlapping core service offerings.

Regional players

• Islamic Society of Greater Charlotte: Major Islamic center serving the Charlotte, NC metropolitan area with similar full-service offerings including masjid, full-time Islamic school, social services, and youth programs. Comparable regional peer operating in the same state but a different metro area, with similar congregational, educational, and cemetery-adjacent services.

Broad incumbents

• Islamic Center of America (Dearborn): Largest Islamic center in North America, offering comprehensive religious, educational, social, and cultural programming. While significantly larger than IAR, it shares the same integrated masjid-plus-school-plus-social-services operating model and serves as a benchmark for what scaled community Islamic centers look like.
• Zaytuna College: First accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the US, with curriculum including Islamic studies, Arabic, and traditional sciences. Comparable to IAR's educational arm (An-Noor Quran Academy) at the higher-education tier; both pursue preparation of American Muslim scholars and religious leadership.
• Diyanet Center of America: Large Turkish-affiliated Islamic center in Maryland operating as a comprehensive religious, educational, and cultural complex with full-time school, community programs, and cemetery. Comparable scope to IAR's planned Page Road campus, providing a benchmark for what mature integrated Islamic centers deliver.
• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA): Umbrella organization for North American Muslim communities that supports member institutions, runs conventions, and provides Islamic education resources. Functions as an industry body that IAR participates in rather than competes with, and as a centralized reference comparable to national associations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raleighmasjid
• YouTubeyoutube.com/raleighmasjid
• Facebookfacebook.com/raleighmasjid
• Instagraminstagram.com/raleighmasjid
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islamic-association-of-raleigh

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

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