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Office of the Imams
Welcome to the Imams’ Corner
We're here to help.
Our three Imams are here for you — through weddings and funerals, everyday questions and quiet worries, the letters you need and the moments that are harder to put into words. Whatever brought you here, tell us what's going on, and we'll make sure you receive the support you need.
Speak with an Imam
Phone-in hours with the Imams
“Rooted in faith. Powered by vision. Delivered with heart.”
Available on scheduled weekdays to take your calls. Have a question or need guidance? Call during the hours listed — we’re here for you.
Call now · (984) 255-0714Services provided
Book a nikah
Reserve a date, meet the requirements, and complete the marriage certificate.
Start booking →Ask a religious question
Search the fiqh database first — most questions already have a written answer.
Search answers →Request a letter
Campus religious accommodation waivers and community verification letters.
Submit request →Marriage coaching
Pre-marital preparation and support for couples working through difficulty.
Book a session →Divorce
Talaq and khulu': how it is handled at IAR, the steps to follow, and recognized organizations you can contact.
Read the guide →Why we serve
إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءً وَلَا شُكُورًا
“We feed you only for the countenance of Allah. We wish not from you reward or gratitude.”
Surah Al-Insan · 76:9
Still need us?
Message the Imams
For a religious question, please search the fiqh database first. Most already have a written answer.
Message the ImamsMeet the Imams
The people you'll be talking to
Our three Imams proudly serve the community across both IAR campuses, working collaboratively to meet your needs. Feel free to reach out to any of them — each is equipped to assist with the vast majority of requests.
Lead Imam
Muamar Dahnoun
Leads the religious programme at IAR, delivers Friday khutbah, and oversees the office of the Imams.
Imam & Religious Specialist
Mohamed Badawy
Teaches weekly tafsir, supports family and pastoral services, and serves the Page Road campus.
Resident Scholar
Saif Morad
Answers fiqh inquiries, leads adult learning circles, and contributes to the fiqh database.
Looking for Imams who served IAR previously? See past Imams.
Invest in Knowledge
Empower the next generation
Your sadaqah funds the classes, counselling, and outreach that come out of this office — a gift that keeps giving long after it's given.
The Imams of the Islamic Association of Raleigh are dedicated to nurturing our community through authentic religious education — from Qur’anic studies and Islamic jurisprudence to youth programs and adult learning circles. Your sadaqah directly funds these transformative programs, ensuring that knowledge rooted in the Sunnah continues to flourish for generations to come. As our beloved Prophet ﷺ reminded us, ‘Ilm (knowledge) is among the most enduring forms of charity — a gift that never stops giving.
Islamic Resources & Publications
Everything the Imams have put in writing
Rulings, digital reading, and articles from the office — searchable and available any time you need them.
Start here
Fiqh Database
Hundreds of religious questions already answered by the Imams, searchable by topic — prayer, zakat, marriage, and more.
Zakat calculation
Inheritance
Marriage & divorce
Halal & haram
Ramadan rulings
Flipbook Library
Books, booklets, and khutbah notes from the office, laid out as an easy page-turning digital library.
Browse the library →Quran in a Year
One passage a day, worked through over twelve months with the Imams.
Listen now →IAR Podcasts
The full podcast archive from the office of the Imams.
Listen now →Khatira
Short reminders — three to five minutes, filmed after Isha.
Watch now →Friday Night Series
Weekly evening programme, recorded and posted the next morning.
Watch now →Khutbah Archive
Every Friday khutbah from the last three years, searchable by topic.
Browse the archive →New Subsection 1
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Coming soon →New Subsection 2
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Coming soon →New Subsection 3
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Coming soon →Islamic Will
How to write an Islamic will
Watch a short walkthrough, then use the template and calculator below to prepare your own wasiyyah.
Learn & listen
Everything the Imams have published
Khutbahs, classes, podcasts, and written answers — in one place instead of scattered across platforms.
Start here
Fiqh Database
Hundreds of religious questions already answered by the Imams, searchable by topic. Most questions sent to the office are already in here.
Zakat calculation
Inheritance
Marriage & divorce
Halal & haram
Ramadan rulings
The Imam Fund
Invest in 'ilm.
Your sadaqah funds the office directly — the classes, the counselling, the funerals at 3 a.m., and the answers written down so the next person doesn't have to ask.
- ClassesWeekly tafsir, halaqas, and adult learning circles at both campuses
- CarePastoral counselling and marriage coaching
- AnswersThe fiqh database and the office staff who maintain it
- YouthMentorship and religious education for the next generation
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Prayer Times & Jumu'ah Schedule
Daily iqamah is the same at both campuses. Jumu’ah speakers differ — check the campus tab.
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Monthly prayer schedule