Dar al Islam is an American non-profit educational organization incorporated in New Mexico in 1979. Our main objective is the presentation of Islam to the people of North America from the Primary Sources, as understood and interpreted by God-fearing scholars of Islam through out the ages. A simultaneous objective has been a demonstration and education about effective ways of living Islam and being Muslims in North America.

Our Vision: 

Dar al Islam envisions an America whose people are honored by the presence of Muslims, and are aware of the values shared between Islam and those upon which America was founded. We envision an America whose institutions recognize and value the contributions that Islam and Muslims can make to its society.

Dar al Islam looks to a future where the Muslims of America live Islam with a depth that nourishes their spirits, a diversity that is a cause for celebration, a delight that sustains the quest for increased knowledge, and with such understanding, compassion, and empathy that Islam in America is an integral part of our common ground.

Our Approach: 

To realize our vision we work with Muslims and non-Muslims. We address issues faced by America and work with organizations, opinion-molders and decision makers on such issues. Working with others enables us to keep our staff small, and leverage our effectiveness. Our commitment to honorable businesslike procedures helps keep our relationships clear and straightforward.

Our Story: 

Dar al Islam's work began with a meeting, at the Ka'aba in Mecca, of an American-educated Industrialist with an American-born Muslim. Their dream was to establish a Muslim Village as a show-case for Islam in America. Northern New Mexico was chosen as an inspiring location. World-renowned Egyptian Architect Hassan Fathi designed a masjid (mosque) with an attached madressa (school) in traditional North African style. But even as construction continued, it became clear that a village of exemplary Muslims is not something to be engineered. By 1989 we began a process of formally rethinking our strategy.

In 1991 we surveyed Muslims nationally and held a meeting of national leadership to assess and prioritize the relevant issues for Muslims living in America. The results helped clarify our direction. We sold parcels of land and created an endowment for the support of our activities. We retained 1357 acres surrounding the Mosque and Madressa which is now used as a conference and retreat center.

Dar al Islam emphasizes education in the broadest sense. Our programs share with the American people knowledge of Islam and what it offers to affirm the virtues of mercy and justice.

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