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The first Shia Ithna Ashari Muslim center in North Carolina
As-Salaam Alaikum Dear Followers of the Ahlul Bayt
With great pleasure, Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association of the Triangle (IABAT) would like to share a remarkable milestone on the path to building the first Shia Ithna Ashari Muslim center in North Carolina. By the Grace of Allah (SWT) and with the support of our ever-growing community, we have purchased 3.2 acres of land in the city of Durham.
This is significant as we have reached a point where the size of our community and the lack of appropriate rental spaces necessitates our own space to accommodate our growing populous. During the recent first 10 days of Muharram, we reached a peak crowd of 350+. Our weekend school had almost 90 students in attendance last year.
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After 18 months of preliminary planning, applications, and regulatory procedures, we received approval from the City of Durham to start construction. We have spent $400,000 to purchase 3.2 acres of land, which has been fully paid.
A formal contract has been signed with a professional and licensed architectural firm which is donating 33% of its income from this project towards IABAT's building fund.
We have received approval from the City of Durham for a 300-grave cemetery on the property, which sets us apart from many other religious centers across North America. This would be the first Shia Muslim cemetery in the state of North Carolina.
We have permission from Imam Mahdi Association of Marjaeya (I.M.A.M.), which is the liaison office of Grand Ayatullah Sistani, to accept Khums. We also have 501(c)(3) designation, making all donations tax deductible.
$1.2M
Split into Phase I and Phase II
$900,000
Current phase requiring funding
"You will never attain piety till you spend from that which you love. And whatever you spend, truly God knows it."
Al-Qur'an, 3:92
Send checks made out to IABAT
PO Box 16206
Durham, NC 27704
Tax ID: 311-639875
All donations are tax deductible. Upon receipt of your donations, IABAT will issue a tax receipt for your records.
May Allah SWT guide us to follow the path of the Ahlul Bayt and reward you for your donations.
JazakAllah Khair