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Rooted in islam beliefs and teachings, our mission is to nurture faith, strengthen families, and build a connected, compassionate community. As a trusted islamic center of america, the NAIF Center welcomes individuals and families seeking guidance, learning, and belonging.
| February 6, 2026 18 Sha'ban 1447
Asr Iqamah
4:15 pm37:00 Minutes |
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| Prayer | Begins | Iqamah |
| Fajr | 5:41 am | 6:15 am |
| Sunrise | 7:12 am | |
| Jumah | 12:24 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Asr | 3:55 pm | 4:15 pm |
| Maghrib | 5:38 pm | 5:45 pm |
| Isha | 7:07 pm | 7:30 pm |
| Jumah | Lecture | Salah |
|---|---|---|
| Herndon Jumah (Urdu Speech) | 11:45 am | 12:30 pm |
| Herndon Jumah (English Speech) | 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm |
| Manassas Jumah | 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm |
Daily Prayers
We offer daily prayers and Jumuah (Friday prayers) in congregation at the NAIF Center throughout the year. Our prayer services are rooted in islam beliefs and teachings, providing a welcoming space for worship and reflection. As an active islamic center of america, we follow authentic practices aligned with islamic services of america standards. For prayer times, the prayer calendar, and Imam schedule, please visit our website.
Educational Programs
We provide a wide range of educational programs at the NAIF Center, including adult instruction, classes for converts, and youth education. These programs are designed to deepen understanding of islam beliefs and teachings while nurturing faith and character. As a trusted center for islamic teachings and community development, we support lifelong learning that reflects the values promoted by islamic services of america.
Events and Activities
We organize a variety of events and activities at the NAIF Center to meet diverse community needs, from Islamic seminars and workshops to family gatherings and sports competitions. Our events are inspired by islam beliefs and teachings and reinforce our role as an inclusive islamic center of america dedicated to engagement and community bonding. Check our Events page for upcoming activities.
Community Service
We offer comprehensive social and humanitarian services at the NAIF Center, including free medical assistance, emergency food and rental support, refugee aid, and elder services. These initiatives reflect islam beliefs and teachings centered on compassion and service. As part of our mission as a center for islamic teachings and community development, we proudly contribute to the broader efforts of islamic services of america.
Interfaith & Advocacy
We lead in fostering understanding, respect, and unity between Muslims and people of different faiths through our interfaith and advocacy initiatives. Guided by islam beliefs and teachings, the NAIF Center works as a community-focused islamic center of america to promote peace, dialogue, and social harmony.
Connection Resources
Whether you’re seeking community connections, spiritual guidance, information about Islam, or answers from qualified scholars, the NAIF Center is here to help. Our resources are grounded in islam beliefs and teachings and reflect our commitment as a reliable center for islamic teachings and community development within the network of islamic services of america.
See Our 26-Year Story of Islam Beliefs and Teachings
In 1998, a small group of families in Herndon and Reston, Virginia established the North American Islamic Foundation (NAIF) Center to serve the local Muslim population and promote islam beliefs and teachings. Over the past three decades, the NAIF Center has grown. Today, we serve the areas of Sterling, Ashburn, Centreville, Chantilly, Gainesville, Great Falls, Herndon, Manassas, Bristow, Leesburg, and Reston in Northern Virginia. Our community continues to grow each year as more families join us.
Donate to us
Your generous donations help us continue to provide essential services to the community and support the work of our islamic teacher.
Sadqa
Sadqa is a voluntary act of charity given out of compassion, love, friendship, religious duty, or generosity, rooted in islam beliefs and teachings. It is a way to support those in need and gain spiritual rewards. Your Sadqa contributions help us fund community programs, support needy families, and maintain our facilities as part of our mission as a center for islamic teachings and community development. Every contribution, big or small, makes a meaningful difference.
NAIF Center Support
Donations made directly to the NAIF Center help cover the operational costs of running our facilities and programs. This includes maintaining prayer spaces, classrooms, event halls, and administrative offices. As a trusted islamic center of america, your support ensures we continue providing a safe, welcoming, and functional space for the community to gather, learn, and worship in line with islam beliefs and teachings.
Zakat
Zakat is one of the Five Pillars of Islam and a mandatory act of charity based on islam beliefs and teachings. It is calculated as a fixed percentage (usually 2.5%) of accumulated wealth and distributed to those eligible, such as the poor, the needy, and those in debt. Your Zakat contributions are handled with care and distributed according to Islamic guidelines, reflecting the values upheld by islamic services of america.
Zakat-ul-Fitr
Zakat-ul-Fitr, also known as Fitrana, is a form of charity given to those experiencing poverty at the end of Ramadan. It is obligatory for every Muslim who possesses more food than their immediate needs. The purpose of Zakat-ul-Fitr is to purify the fast and support the needy, in accordance with islam beliefs and teachings. Donating your Zakat-ul-Fitr through NAIF ensures responsible distribution through a trusted center for islamic teachings and community development.
Why Donate to NAIF?
Provide essential religious
Daily prayers, Friday prayers, Eid prayers, and Taraweeh prayers.
Educational programs
For adults and children, including Quranic tutoring and Islamic studies.
Assist families in need
Through our counseling services and financial support programs.
Organize community events
Seminars, workshops, and social gatherings that foster unity and growth.
Maintain our facilities
Ensuring a safe welcoming environment for all community members.
Ayat of the Month
“Worship Allah and associate nothing with Him, and to parents do good, and to relatives, orphans,the needy, the near and far neighbours, the companion at your side, the fellow traveler….Indeed, Allah does not like those who are arrogant and boastful”
Meaning of Quranic Verse 36, Surah 4 - An-Nissa
Help Us Support Our Community
Your generosity – past, present, and future – is deeply appreciated!
Strengthen the Community Through Compassionate Care and Islam Beliefs and Teachings
By supporting the NAIF Center, you help us continue our vital work, guided by islam beliefs and teachings, including our children’s Islamic summer camp, which nurtures young minds, and our comprehensive counseling and funeral services that provide comfort in times of need. Together, we can ensure these services remain available to all who seek them. Your support allows us to grow and better serve our community.
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