Four ways to start
Tour the masjid — alone, with family, or as a group.
Schedule →Thirty articles on faith, prayer, and everyday questions.
Browse →Someone from our team will get back to you.
Send →If you're ready to embrace Islam — or thinking about it.
Reach out →Most asked
Wudu, prayer positions, and the words — in Arabic and English, with audio.
Open guide → Newcomer essentialsWhat to wear, what to expect, and what we'll do to make you welcome.
Read article → Pillars of IslamThe first pillar of Islam — the testimony of faith. What it means, and how it's said.
Read article →Plan your visit
We host individuals, school classes, scouts, churches, law enforcement, and corporations. Tell us a little about your group and we'll set up a visit that suits you.
Knowledge base
From “What is Shahadah?” to “Do I need to learn Arabic?” — start with a question.
الأنْصَار
Al-Ansar “the helpers” · For new Muslims
When the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madinah, the Ansar — the helpers — opened their homes and their hearts to the new community. We carry that name, and that responsibility, for new Muslims at IAR.
Learn about Al-AnsarWudu, prayer positions, Arabic and English — with audio. The complete walkthrough, for new and seasoned Muslims alike.
The washing before prayer — hands, mouth, face, arms, head, and feet, in order. Two minutes once you know it.
Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, and Isha. What each one is, how long it takes, and when it falls.
What's said standing, bowing, and in prostration — in Arabic, transliterated, and translated, with audio.
Ask a question
Someone from the Outreach Committee will get back to you. If you're ready to take Shahadah, say so and we'll arrange it quickly.
Send it over
You don't need to be Muslim, and you don't need to know the right words for anything.
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Before you visit
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Daily iqamah is the same at both campuses. Jumu’ah speakers differ — check the campus tab.
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| Prayer | Adhan | Iqamah |
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| Dhuhr | — | — |
| Asr | — | — |
| Maghrib | — | — |
| Isha | — | — |
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Monthly prayer schedule