Dar-us-Salaam

<p style="text-align: center"><strong> Our Mission to Connect Hearts to Allah</strong>
We are building a model Islamic community—one that nurtures faith, knowledge, and service. Rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, our mission is to provide an environment where Islam is lived, learned, and shared. Through education, social services, and the remembrance of Allah, individuals and families are growing in their deen and contributing to the betterment of society.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><strong>Our Story</strong>
What began as a small group of believers dedicated to Islamic learning has grown into a thriving community serving thousands. In the early 1990s, Dar-us-Salaam was founded with a vision: to create a place where Muslims could learn, worship, and support one another as one ummah.</p>
Over the years, that vision has taken shape through Al-Huda School, Hifzh School, Ansar ul-Birr Community Services, DUS Youth, and many more projects. We have built an ecosystem where Islam is not just practiced but lived. Today, Dar-us-Salaam continues to grow, offering programs that touch lives locally to develop the next generation of confident leaders. Our aim is that this work continues with your help until the Day of Judgement.
<p style="text-align: center"><strong><em> 1980-1990</em></strong>
<strong>Laying the Foundation</strong>
Imam Safi Khan begins Islamic work in Maryland, focusing on teaching and counseling youth. He emphasizes the need for a community rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah, planting the seeds for what will become Dar-us-Salaam.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 1990-1995</strong></em>
<strong>The First Steps</strong>
Imam Safi Khan and local youth establish educational initiatives, including an evening Qur’an school and a visiting scholars program, setting the stage for structured Islamic learning.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 1995-1996</strong></em>
<strong>Al-Huda School is Born</strong>
Dar-us-Salaam establishes Al-Huda School with 26 students (KG-2), providing an education built on both Islamic values and academic excellence.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 1996-1997</strong></em>
<strong>A Community Begins to Take Shape</strong>
Al-Huda School expands to 74 students (KG-4) and moves to College Park, MD.
Dar-us-Salaam raises $3M in interest-free loans to purchase the College Park facility.
The Funding Development Office is established.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 1998-2000</strong></em>
<strong>Growth and Expansion</strong>
Al-Huda School grows to 300 students and adds middle school grades.
Al-Huda Preschool opens with 40 students.
FAITH Publications is founded to develop Islamic curriculum.
The Muslim Link newspaper launches.
Sooq Al-Huda, a bookstore and gift shop, opens.
Aqabah Karate and the Islamic Information Center are established.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2002-2003</strong></em>
<strong>Strengthening Our Foundations</strong>
Dar-us-Salaam pays off its $1M loan, securing full ownership of its building.
Full-time Hifzh School is launched with 10 students.
Al-Maghrib Institute is founded as a Dar-us-Salaam initiative.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2004-2009</strong></em>
<strong>Academic and Community Achievements</strong>
Dar-us-Salaam wins its first MIST (Muslim Interscholastic Tournament) title.
Al-Huda School becomes accredited and expands to high school.
Social Services Department is formally established.
Aqabah Karate competes nationally, earning 62 medals.
Muslim Funfest carnival debuts with over 10,000 attendees.
Al-Huda School’s second branch opens in Pennsylvania.
Dar-us-Salaam graduates 35 Huffazh from the Hifzh School.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2010-2015</strong></em>
<strong>Scaling Impact and Recognition</strong>
Al-Huda High School’s first graduation takes place, celebrating 14 seniors.
Tooba University launches with 150 students.
FAITH Publications begins work on a modern Islamic Studies curriculum.
Dar-us-Salaam expands its social services into Ansaar-ul-Birr Community Services.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2016-2019</strong></em>
<strong>Strengthening Our Services</strong>
Community raises $800K for a major roof replacement.
iMuslimah leads a Musallah renovation project.
Elderberries social program for seniors launches.
Cars4Jannah vehicle donation service is established.
Dar-us-Salaam celebrates its 100th Hifzh School graduate.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2020-2021</strong></em>
<strong>Adapting and Innovating</strong>
Al-Huda School pivots to online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Al-Huda Global School launches, enrolling 74 students worldwide.
Ansaar-ul-Birr partners with major relief organizations, distributing tons of food.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2022-2023</strong></em>
<strong>National Recognition and Expansion</strong>
Ansaar-ul-Birr is recognized by the City of College Park for its outstanding service.
Al-Huda Global School is accredited by the Middle States Association.
Strategic Communications and the Projects &amp; Programs Office are formed to professionalize operations.</p>
<p style="text-align: center"><em><strong> 2024</strong></em>
<strong>The Future Continues</strong>
Sheikh Sabri Benkahla is hired as Assistant Imam.
The Qur’an Institute graduates its first senior citizen hafizh.
SacredBond.org launches, facilitating its first marriage.</p>