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Islamic Sunday School

Al-Furqan School
Islamic education for K–12, serving the Triangle since 1986.

A Sunday school at the Islamic Association of Raleigh, run by dedicated volunteers and parents. Our campus is in Raleigh and easy to reach from every neighboring city.

Register for 2026–27 Academic Calendar

Salam and Welcome

A legacy of teaching Islam in the Triangle

Founded in 1986, Al-Furqan School continues to serve the Muslim community of the Triangle through its curriculum, programs and events, and student and parent lectures and discussions — supported by our faculty, administrators, and a tremendously supportive group of parent volunteers.

Kindergarten through 12th grade

Islamic education for every stage of a child’s growth, from their first year of school through high school.

Serving families since 1986

Nearly four decades of educating students about Islam through a variety of programs.

Run by volunteers

Parents and community members serve in a variety of roles, and families of full-time volunteers receive a tuition discount.

On campus in Raleigh

Classes meet at the Islamic Association of Raleigh, accessible from all neighboring cities.

From the School Committee

“If you are seeking information about an Islamic Sunday School in the Triangle area, we welcome this opportunity to tell you about our dynamic community. We encourage you to visit our campus, meet with our admission staff, and experience Al-Furqan School.”

Al-Furqan School Committee

Registration

Registration for 2026–2027 is open

Al-Furqan School continues to register new students online for the 2026–2027 school year. Registration is first come, first served, and tuition is paid at the time of registration.

Tuition

Tuition for the school year

Tuition is per family, per year, and scales with the number of children enrolled.

Full-time volunteer rate applies to families who volunteered full time during the previous school year.
Number of studentsRegular tuitionFull-time volunteers
One student$400$200
Two students$550$275
Three students$700$350
Four students$850$425
Five students$1,000$500
Volunteer discount

50% off for families who serve

Al-Furqan School is run by volunteers. Families of volunteers who served full time during the previous year receive half-price tuition.

Volunteer with us

Before You Register

Deadlines and requirements

Late fee: $50 applies to all registrations submitted after May 31, 2026.

Tuition is due at registration. Places are filled first come, first served.

Kindergarten age cutoff: children must be born on or before August 31, 2021 for the upcoming school year.

Birth certificate: present or email a copy for kindergarten registration so we can verify date of birth.

Our Staff

Meet the people behind Al-Furqan

Our administrators and coordinators work alongside teachers and parent volunteers to run the school each week.

A Message from the Principal

Shahmeem Rajak

Principal, Al-Furqan School

“We would love for our students to leave Al-Furqan every Sunday inspired, curious, and confident.”

As salamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,

Alhamdulillah, we are now into the 2026–2027 school year at Al-Furqan School. Firstly, I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the parents, students, and staff. Whether you are returning to, or joining our school for the first time, we are truly grateful to Allah (swt) for bringing us together.

Al-Furqan School is more than just a place of weekend classes. It is a place where our students grow in faith, build strong moral character, and form lifelong relationships rooted in Islamic values.

Our vision for this year is to help every student become more conscious of Allah (swt), learn the practical beauty of the sunnah of Rasool ﷺ, and feel proud of their Muslim identity. Through the teachings of Islam, our students need to be able to thrive in a non-Muslim country and live their lives according to Islamic principles. We would love for our students to leave Al-Furqan every Sunday inspired, curious, and confident.

For the school year to be successful, teamwork between teachers, students, and parents is imperative.

Jazakum Allahu khairan to our parents for entrusting us with their children, and for committing to prioritize Islamic education in their busy lives.

May Allah (swt) bless our students with useful knowledge, grant patience and wisdom to our dedicated teachers and other volunteers, and fill our entire school community with barakah.

Warmest regards and du‘as,

Shahmeem RajakPrincipal, Al-Furqan School

Leadership Team

Shahmeem Rajak

Principal

Mohammed Khan

Vice Chair

Imrana Imam

Office Manager

Amena Haleem

Head of Department, Middle & High School

Syeda Zeba

Co-Head of Department, Elementary School

Haleema Agha

Co-Head of Department, Elementary School

Academic Calendar

The 2026–2027 school year

Class days, school closings, exams, and events for the year. Sundays are highlighted as our regular school day.

Coming up

 

 

This month

Every Sunday

Daily schedule

  1. 9:45 AMStudent arrival
  2. 10:00 – 11:00 AMFirst period
  3. 11:00 AM – 12:00 PMSecond period
  4. 12:00 – 12:30 PMLunch break
  5. 12:30 – 1:20 PMThird period
  6. 1:20 PMDismissal
  7. 1:35 PMDhuhr salah — students are required to pray as part of the curriculum
Get in touch

Contact information

Absent on a Sunday? Email the school with your child’s name, grade, the date, and the reason.

Resources

Everything families need

School documents, handbooks, class logins, and the policies that keep our Sundays running smoothly.

School documents

Handbooks

Logins

Quick links

Need something else?

For questions about classes, placement, or school policies, the Al-Furqan office is happy to help.

Email the school View the calendar

Rules & Procedures

Policies for students and parents

Daily schedule

School starts at 9:45 AM and ends at 1:20 PM. Punctuality is important — please make sure your child arrives on time and stays until dismissal. As part of the curriculum, students are required to stay for Dhuhr prayer.

See the full Sunday schedule →

Tardy policy

A tardy slip is issued to students who arrive after 10:00 AM. A warning is given to students who are tardy more than three times without an excuse.

School uniform

Al-Furqan School’s dress code is designed to encourage Islamic modesty. Please make sure your child wears the Al-Furqan School uniform shirt provided by the school.

Attendance policy

Students are expected to attend school every Sunday. If your child is absent, please send a note upon return or email [email protected]. Include your child’s name, grade, the date of absence, and the reason — the reason is required for the absence to be considered excused.

The school emails parents after three or more unexcused absences. The committee may then cancel the registration to give waitlisted students a chance to attend.

Student pick-up

Student safety is one of Al-Furqan School’s primary concerns. School dismisses at 1:20 PM, so please be there by that time.

  • KG–2nd grade: students remain in their classes until their parents come for them. Please wait in the lobby until the bell rings, then pick up your child from the classroom.
  • 3rd and 4th grade: students go to the musallah at dismissal. Plan to be in the musallah by then, and please take charge of your children after 1:20 PM — all students must be supervised at all times.

Praying Dhuhr after school is required as part of the curriculum, so please plan to pray with your children.

Early pick-up

If you need to pick up your child before 1:20 PM, please sign your child out at the office. To pick up during lunch (12:00–12:30 PM), send the school a written note in advance and your child will be ready in the office.

Please do not take your child directly from the gym or playground during lunch without signing out at the office.

Food sharing

Some Al-Furqan students have food allergies or sensitivities, so parents, teachers, and others may not share any food with students without permission from the office.

Carpool & campus safety

Please follow the directions of our security personnel while driving through campus.

  • Traffic on campus is one way: enter at Gate 1 on Atwater Street and exit at Gate 3 on Ligon Street. Do not use Gate 2 (the middle gate).
  • Drop children off on the right-hand side, inside campus in front of the main building — never in the street.
  • Do not move the cones or load and unload in handicapped or reserved spaces; it backs up traffic at Gate 1.
  • Keep traffic moving after drop-off, and don’t cut ahead of the car in front of you.
  • The speed limit on campus is 15 mph during school hours.

The Meaning of Our Name

تَبَارَكَ الَّذِي نَزَّلَ الْفُرْقَانَ عَلَىٰ عَبْدِهِ لِيَكُونَ لِلْعَالَمِينَ نَذِيرًا

“Blessed is He who sent down the Criterion upon His Servant that he may be to the worlds a warner.”

Surah Al-Furqan · 25:1

Get Involved

Help our school grow

Al-Furqan School is sustained by the families it serves. If your children study here, please consider contributing your time.

Volunteer at Al-Furqan

The school is run by dedicated volunteers serving in a variety of positions. Families who volunteer full time receive 50% off the following year’s tuition.

Volunteer form

Teach or assist

We’re seeking qualified candidates for teacher and teaching assistant positions. Complete the application to join our team.

Teacher / TA application

Share your feedback

Your opinion helps us improve our services and meet your family’s expectations. The school survey takes just a moment.

Take the school survey

Enroll Your Child

Give your children a strong foundation in their deen.

Register for the 2026–2027 school year online. Questions about placement, tuition, or kindergarten eligibility? The school office is happy to help.

Register now Email the school
At a Glance
  • K–12 Islamic Sunday school
  • 1986 Serving the Triangle since
  • $400 Tuition for one student per year
  • May 31 $50 late fee after this date
  • 50% Discount for full-time volunteer families