Dar-us-Salaam

Name

Dar-us-Salaam

Legal name

Dar-us-Salaam Community

Website

https://darussalaam.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Islamic Community Education Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Educational Support Services (611710), Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Islamic Colleges & Sharia/Fiqh Institutes (EDAHAKAI), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Islamic education
• Quran memorization
• Islamic community services
• K-12 Islamic school
• Charitable giving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

College Park, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization relies heavily on donations from community members for general operations, specific programs, and capital campaigns. This includes one-time donations, monthly recurring giving, and planned giving programs.
2. Zakat and Sadaqah Funds: Collection and distribution of Islamic charitable obligations (Zakat) and voluntary charitable giving (Sadaqah) to families in need within the community.
3. School Tuition: Tuition fees for Al-Huda School, Al-Huda Global School, Hifzh School, and Al-Huda Preschool. Financial aid and scholarships are available to ensure accessibility.
4. Program-Specific Fundraising Campaigns: Targeted fundraising campaigns for specific purposes such as orphan scholarships ($100K goal for 9 orphans), school funds, Qur'an programs, and building campaigns.
5. Corporate Matching and Planned Giving: Corporate matching donation programs and planned giving arrangements for major donors seeking sustained giving options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Dar-us-Salaam is a nonprofit Islamic community organization that operates a K-12 Islamic school (Al-Huda School), an online K-12 Islamic school (Al-Huda Global School), a Quran memorization program (Hifzh School), a Quranic studies institute, and an Islamic publishing arm (FAITH Publications). It also runs community programs including a Zakat Foundation for charitable financial assistance, a vehicle donation program (Cars4Jannah), a community marketplace (The Sooq), and various youth, women's, and senior engagement programs, supported primarily through donations and tuition fees.

Product overview

Dar-us-Salaam is a model Islamic community organization based in College Park, Maryland, operating as a platform of interconnected educational and community programs. The core offerings include Al-Huda School (a physical K-12 Islamic school), Al-Huda Global School (an online K-12 program), Hifzh School (Quran memorization), and the Quran Institute for Quranic education. FAITH Publications produces Islamic educational materials and books. Additional programs include Al-Huda Preschool, Aqabah Karate, Zakat Foundation for financial assistance, Cars4Jannah (vehicle donation program), and The Sooq (community marketplace). Community programs like DUS Youth, iMuslimah, and Elderberries provide engagement across different demographics. Together, these programs serve over 30 years of community building focused on education, service, and worship based on Quran and Sunnah.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Al-Huda School: K-12 Islamic and academic school providing quality education rooted in Islamic values
• Al-Huda Global School
• Hifzh School
• FAITH Publications
• Cars4Jannah
• The Sooq
• Heartbeats Newsletter

Products and services

• Al-Huda School
• Al-Huda Global School
• Hifzh School
• Qur'an Institute
• FAITH Publications
• Al-Huda Preschool
• Aqabah Karate
• Zakat Foundation
• Cars4Jannah
• The Sooq

Quantifiable outcome

• 49 students graduated in 2026 - largest class in history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Dar-us-Salaam participates annually in ISNA conventions and the ISNA Education Forum. Al-Huda Global School and FAITH Publications maintain booth presence at ISNA events to showcase programs and connect with educators and families across North America.
• Al-Huda Global School Partner SchoolscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2026Islamic schools partnering with Al-Huda Global to provide comprehensive support including expert teachers, grade-level programs, and accredited high school certificates. Partner schools provide physical space and supervision while Al-Huda Global delivers specialized instruction.
• Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid in the DMV area including ISB, PGMA, MCC, Dar Al-Taqwa, ICOM, and MLC for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements.
• Prince George's Muslim Association (PGMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid in the DMV area for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements. Also mentioned as recipient community for alumni service.
• Muslim Community Center (MCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements.
• Dar Al-TaqwaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements.
• Islamic Center of Owings Mills (ICOM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements.
• Makkah Learning Center (MLC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Joint Ramadan announcement with multiple masajid for coordinated Ramadan timing announcements.
• Knights of ColumbusminorOthers · 1 January 2016Jumu'ah prayers are held at Knights of Columbus facility, indicating a facility sharing arrangement for Friday prayers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zaytuna College: Accredited undergraduate Islamic liberal arts college in the U.S., comparable in faith-based higher-education mission but operating at a higher-education level rather than K-12.
• Islamic Relief USA: Large U.S.-based Muslim humanitarian and charitable organization running Zakat distribution and community programs; comparable to Dar-us-Salaam's Zakat Foundation and charitable activities but at much greater scale.

Direct peers

• Qalam Institute: Online Islamic education provider offering seminary-style and continuing education classes to a global Muslim audience, comparable to Al-Huda Global School in online delivery and curriculum focus.
• Helping Hand for Relief and Development (HHRD): U.S.-based Muslim nonprofit operating Zakat, orphan sponsorship, and community welfare programs, comparable in charitable model and donor base to Zakat Foundation and the Dar-us-Salaam orphan scholarship campaign.
• Universal Light Islamic School: Mid-Atlantic Islamic K-12 institution offering integrated Islamic and academic education to Muslim families, comparable in model and geographic market to Al-Huda School.
• Al-Rasheed Academy: Full-time Islamic K-12 school in the Mid-Atlantic region serving Muslim families with integrated academic and Islamic education, directly comparable to Al-Huda School in scope and target market.
• ICNA Relief USA: U.S. Muslim nonprofit delivering social services, Zakat distribution, and community welfare programs to needy families, directly comparable to Dar-us-Salaam's charitable/community service operations.

Others

• LaunchGood: Leading Muslim crowdfunding platform where Dar-us-Salaam-style campaigns (orphan scholarships, school funds) raise money online; comparable as a fundraising channel rather than a direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Mishkah University: Online Islamic university offering tuition-free degree and continuing education programs globally, competing for the same online Muslim learner audience as Al-Huda Global School.
• Rabata: U.S.-based nonprofit focused on Islamic education and women's spiritual leadership development, comparable to Dar-us-Salaam's adult programming (Riyad-as-Saliheen, Fiqh 101) in audience overlap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/darussalaam
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Dar-us-Salaam
• Facebookfacebook.com/Darussalaam
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/duscommunity
• Instagraminstagram.com/darussalaam

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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