Darul Ihsan Latifiah Madrasha

IDEAL ISLAMIC CENTER

Raising young Muslims to be the leaders of tomorrow…

The Darul Ihsan Latifiah Madrasha has been in operation since 2003.

Due to the growing numbers of students, in 2011, the islamic school bought it’s first building located in Downtown Hamtramck.

Educating our youth and making them better Muslims. Raising Huffaz, Alims and Qaris to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Our Aim & Purpose

Agenda

We need help for every step of the way

1Services byDarul Ihsan

2Current State

3What Needs

To Be Done

Services by Darul Ihsan

A complete list and description of services available to the public

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Additional Services:-Adult Education-Computer Education-Youth Center*-Annual Health Fairs-Future Projects

Islamic Services:-Educational Programs:

-Ta’limul Quran Course-Tahfizul Quran Course-Darul Qirat-Alim Course

-Islamic Library (English, Arabic, Bengali, Urdu)-Da’wah Seminars-Al-Islah Darpan Magazine

Services by Darul Ihsan

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sAbout our Quran Courses• Darul Qirat: Recitation of the Quran

according to the teachings of Saheb Qiblah Fultali, a Saint from Bangladesh.

• Alim Course: 4 years of scholarly studies and research.

• Tahfizul Quran Course: Memorization of the Quran with Darul Qirat practices. This course takes 3 years. Students may receive homeschooling or take this course after school.

• Ta’limul Quran & Islam Course: The basics of Islamic studies, and learning how to recite the Quran. This course also includes Tajweed, Al-Azkaar (Kalima & Dua), learning Hadith, Islamic Morals & Values, and learning the 5 pillars of Islam.

• All females are taught by female teachers.

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Other ServicesThe Ideal Islamic Center (also known as Darul Ihsan Latifiah Madrasha) is working on many other projects to benefit the whole community. A few being:-Adult Education Center: Teaching adults English and help them prepare for a GED.-Computer Classes: Teaching those who wish to learn how to use a computer, how to type up reports and resumes, how to search for jobs, etc.-Annual Health Fairs: Recruiting Doctors and health experts (Dietitians, Pharmacists, Ob/Gyn, Public Health) to volunteer and provide free services to those who have no or limited health insurance during this event.

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Other Services – Cont.-Youth Services: Keeping the Youth busy during the summer and providing them with activities such as field trips and seminars.-Afterschool Tutoring: Assisting children who need help with homework or projects.-Da’wah Seminars: Inviting non-Muslims to learn about Islam and to answer their questions.-Marriage Counseling: Helping those who are having a difficult marriage.-Funeral Guidance: To assist those who do not know the proper way of an Islamic funeral.

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TER ….Not only a gymnasium… but also a conference center!

We have bought the next door building (across the parking lot) to demolish and construct a youth center. The youth center will be a gymnasium and a conference/banquet hall. The youth center will be open from morning to evening and will be in a very safe environment.

The conference center will be used for Islamic Conventions, Conferences, Seminars, and even Islamic weddings. The conference hall will be fully equipped with sound equipment, a large portable stage, catering from a restaurant of your choice, and discounted decoration packages.

STATE OF THE ART, SAFE & FREEYO

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TER ….Not only a gymnasium… but also a conference center!

STATE OF THE ART, SAFE & FREEYO

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TER ….Not only a gymnasium… but also a conference center!

2 Current State

How Darul Ihsan is currently doing….

After a long battle with the City of Hamtramck, we received our business license in March of 2012. The Madrasha has close to 100 students as of now, and has 7 classes. Each class is divided by age group and level (knowledge).

As much as there is good news, there are also bad news. Funding from donations are drying up quickly, and the Madrasha is facing financial difficulties. Spending has always been tracked very closely, and estimates show that the average amount being spent a month is $5,000 dollars.

Current State

Accomplishments

Alhamdulillah, by the grace of Allah, we:

-Bought 2 buildings and operating as a full-time Madrasha.-Raised close to $180,000 in 1 year.-Ordained 4 Huffaz in 2011 and 2 more will graduate in 2012. -More than 100 students have completed the Ta’limul Quran & Islam course.

Accomplishments

-Currently have 100 students with 7 highly qualified teachers and offering 7 classes.-Arabic language class with grammar (Nahu and Sarf).-A future youth center (up-coming project) that includes a gymnasium and conference/banquet hall. -Repaved the parking lot and installed new front sign.-Updated bathrooms and created 3 custom Wudhu spaces. -Changed the roof on 2nd building.-Built a handicapped accessible ramp.

2011 Graduation & Conference

4 Hafiz that have graduated from Darul Ihsan in 2011.They stand with the fathers after receiving their turban.

2011 Graduation & Conference

Close to 100 students have also been promoted that day.

2012 Graduation & Conference

Our Most recent graduation. Another Hafiz has graduated from Darul Ihsan.

2012 Graduation & Conference

Our latest Hafiz, Nayem Latif, is a high school student at Benjamin Carson High

School of Medicine in Detroit.

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3 What Needs To Be Done

What your donations are going to do….

The Qarde Hasanat Repayment ProjectPhase I Renovation Project

QARDE HASANAT & RENOVATION

PROJECT

We have a total of $40,000 Dollars of Qarde Hasanat (interest free loans) from members of the community. We wish to pay them back as soon as possible.

Qarde Hasanat Repayment

Phase 1 will focus on the Madrasha and it’s interior.

Renovation ProjectPHASE I

Renovation ProjectPHASE I

• Landscaping near parking lot (required by the city) - $2,000

• New roofing for the main building (required by the city) - $10,000

• Handicapped Bathroom (required by the city) - $7,000• New Energy Efficient Heating and Cooling System for Main

Building - $16,500• New prayer friendly lined carpeting for main building -

$5,000• Extending Wudhu Room - $5,000

• Sound System - $3,000• Camera Surveillance Security System - $1,000

• Finishing interior of 2nd building (2727 Holbrook) - $10,000

• Finish Basement - $5,000• Updating Façade of Madrasha Building – $4,000

Renovation Project

New RoofingRequired by the city. Our

Madrasha needs new roofing, as rain water, and soon –

melting snow, seeps in as it leaks. It has ruined our old

carpet and needs to be taken care of, as soon as possible/

Estimate - $10,000 or Less

New CarpetingWe also need new carpeting

throughout the whole building. Prayer rug style carpeting in

the main prayer hall, and lined carpeting in the lobby and

basement floor.Estimates:

Main Room & Lobby - $5,000First Priority

Basement - $2,500

Renovation Project

Extending Wudhu Room

There are only 3 wudhu spaces in the wudhu room. With a student body of almost 100

children and the many guests we have - three aren’t doing

enough. The wudhu room was newly constructed as soon as

the Madrasha was opened and was built on a limited budget of

$5,000.

To extend the room, we would need another $5,000

Renovation Project

Renovation Project

Finishing BasementThe wudhu room and

bathrooms, and office are in the basement. The basement

can hold two classes. However, it is partially unfinished. The walls are old and dusty, and there is no flooring. There is

only old tile flooring that used to be under old dusty carpet.

There is also a backroom that is completely unfinished. All it needs are wall paneling and

carpeting. The basement needs energy efficient tube lighting

too. Estimate - $5,000 or Less

Renovation Project

Façade UpdateAlthough the least of our worries – The front of the building has not been ever

redone and needs to be given a face lift. To make it look like an Islamic Center, it would be best to give it an Arabesque look on the outside using mosaic tiles, arches, and Islamic calligraphy.

It looks uninviting and many people still can’t tell that it is an

Islamic Center, even with the front sign.

Estimate - $4,000 or Less

Renovation Project

Landscaping & Parking Lot

The city of Hamtramck has REQUIRED us to do landscaping near the front of the parking lot (a triangular area). The parking

lot was redone a few months ago, but needs to be painted

again, as the concrete/asphalt paint has washed away due to rain. Landscaping should only cost about $2,000 - Breaking down ground, cement, brick

wall, shrubs and plants, and a wooden sign.

Renovation Project

Handicapped Bathroom

The city of Hamtramck has REQUIRED us to have a handicapped accessible

bathroom, since our bathroom and Wudhu rooms are in the

lower level. There is a room in the back of the Madrasha that is almost bathroom ready. Tiles are already on the walls, and a sink (meaning that plumbing and water pipes are easier to

have access). Estimate of $7,000 or less,

including labor and material.