Rendering of NIA Masjid and Islamic Center Newark, New Jersey

Background of National Islamic Association

•  The National Islamic Association, Inc. was established in 1985 to serve the growing Muslim community. Over the years, it has evolved into a very dynamic and diverse community of Muslims from all walks of life.

•  Our key strategy to achieving success is: a structured educational program, establishing positive alternatives and providing a wholesome environment for our youths.

•  We participate, provide and spearhead many community outreach programs to serve our neighbors and the broader community.

•  We work alongside our members, our neighbors, local block organizations, the local religious groups and our city to improve conditions of the neighborhood.

•  Our Masjid has a full time Imaam and is managed by a Shurah Council and a Board of Trustees.

Overview  of  the  NIA  Community  

Brother’s Building

Sister’s Building

•  Serving over 1,100 Muslims

•  400 Jummah Attendees •  3,000 for Eid prayers and celebrations

Educational Programs •  12 Weekly Programs and

Classes for all age groups •  Extensive Ramadan Programs •  Eid Salah and Celebrations

(Carnival for Children) •  Monthly Community Dinners

and Lectures •  Monthly Sister’s Taleem

Programs •  Youth Groups and Training

Programs

Field trip for Weekend Islamic School kids to Liberty Science Center.

Weekend  Islamic  School  (WIS)  

10 Classes

150 Students (ages 5-18)

18 Volunteer Teachers

12 Student Assistants

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•  Neighborhood Cleanup in conjunction with the

City of Newark

•  Soup Kitchen & Food Hampers

•  Donate Schools Supplies to Neighborhood

Children

•  Da’wah Outreach Program in conjunction with

‘Why Islam?’

•  Janazah and Burial Services

•  Family Counseling

•  Active in Newark Neighborhood Council

•  Zakah and Sadaqah Distribution

Community  Outreach  Programs  

Our  New  Building  Will  Give  Us:  •  Increased capacity by 400% to address current overflow and growing

community

•  Provides adequate classrooms for students in the Weekend Islamic School

•  Provides Senior Citizen Facilities and Programs

•  Afterschool programs and tutoring for members and neighborhood students

•  Modern Training facilities for Youth Programs and Groups

•  Initiates Pre-K and Kindergarten School Program

•  Improves and expands our community outreach programs

Current  Buildings  Vs.  Our  New  Masjid  

Current Buildings New Masjid (Under Construction)

Square Footage 1,700 sq. ft. 18,000 sq. ft.

Capacity 300 people 1,200 people

Offices/Conference Rooms 1 4 Classrooms 7 15 Reception Hall - 350 people

Our new building will be environmentally friendly:

•  Energy consumption for heating and cooling should be about 30% of a comparable building

•  Utilizes renewable materials such as concrete in place of wood or steel

•  Environmentally friendly spray foam instead of fiberglass batt and pex plumbing instead of copper

2010 Construction & Payment Plan

Initial Deposit

Completion of Walls & Excavation

Framing, Roofing & Windows

Exterior

Plumbing/HVAC/Electrical Utilities

Insulation/Sheet Rock/Flooring

Site Plan & Parking

$250K

$300K

$200K

$125K

$275K

$250K

$300k

Spring 2011

Pending

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$1,700,000

Pending

How do you benefit from contributing?

•  The masjids of Allah shall only be maintained only by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day. (Al Quran 9:18)

•  For those who give in Charity, men and women, and those that give a generous loan to Allah; it shall be increased manifold (to their credit) and they shall have an honorable  reward in Paradise (Al Quran 57-18).

   •  The Prophet (P.B.O.H) said, “that a person who builds a Masjid for the sake

of Allah, Allah will in return build a house for him in Jannah.” (Bukhari, Muslim)

•  “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: Sadaqah Jariyah (like the building of a Masjid); a knowledge which is beneficial, or a virtuous descendant who prays for him” (Muslim)