IAU Projects

Whatever of good you give benefits your own souls, and you shall only do so seeking the "Face" of Allah. ( Al-Baqara 2:272)

By the GRACE and SUPPORT of Allah (swt), we have been building for the last four years (1999-2003) a distinguished institution for Islamic studies in the heart of the United States. Our vision is to fulfill the Qur'anic obligation of teaching, disseminating Islamic teachings and knowledge making them easily accessible in the classroom and through the Internet. Our targeted audience includes all Muslims (particularly new Muslims) who are willing to learn Islam in a moderate, objective and academic approach.

Non-Muslims are equally welcomed to learn about Islam through this institution.

By the help of a well-thought out mission, objectives and programs HUNDREDS of students have been scholastically accommodated and taught Islamic knowledge. Academic degrees of Associate, Bachelor and Masters are offered in addition to courses for non-degree seekers of Islamic knowledge.

IAU made a conscious decision to make our tuition fees not reflective of actual costs ($50/credit unit) in order that they be affordable to all.

IAU planned from the very beginning to offer full and partial scholarships for distinguished and qualified students. In the academic year 2002-2003, seven American Muslim students were sent to Egypt for six months to take intensive courses in Arabic language and Qur’anic Tajweed and memorization, which cost IAU nearly $32,000.00. Such ambitious objectives and programs require committed Muslims’ generous and continuous financial as well as literary support.

IAU, in fact, has an ambitious plan to reach within a reasonable period, resources for self-sufficiency through several endowment and donation projects (Waqf). By their nature, these contributions become “Sadaqah Jariah” (ever-rewarding charity) in Islamic terminology. The achievement of such plan will enable IAU concentrate on the Islamic and academic tasks, thus offering better service to the Muslims and non-Muslims in America.

So, we request your partnership in IAU and your financial contribution, for the sake of Allah, so together, we can reach more goals and serve Islam, Allah’s Message of Guidance, Mercy and Peace for the benefit of all.

Endowment Funds (WAQF)
		To reach "Self-Sufficient" status we need to set aside in the WAQF enough investment to yield a return a $1 Million dollars a year. Establishing a steady income with a safe low-risk investment is a top priority of the University. Currently, a $500,000 apartment building returns $40,000/year. Ultimately We need $15 million over 15 years. Goal: 1 Million Dollars Full Story..»

Scholarship and Financial Aid
Empowering Muslim Americans by awarding eight full scholarships and five partial ones in 2003. We want to raise the numbers to 15 and 10 respectively. Goal: $300,000

AV production and e-learning
	Producing educational tapes to complement course materials desperately needed by correspondent students, developing and launching E-learning classes. Goal: $150,000

The IAU Islamic Library
Equipping Muslim Scholars and students with a state of the art electronic library with access to books, magazines and other Islamic resources from the comfort of their homes. Goal: $400,000