News & Updates

At Imam Al-Asr Masjid, we strive to support, unite, and strengthen the Muslim community and the community at large within the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. As such, it is important that we develop an effective voice to promote our center, its projects, and the message of Prophet Muhammad and his

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that the Imam al-Asr Masjid has secured zoning approval to construct its new mosque and community center in Fairfax County, Virginia. This milestone marks a significant step forward for our vibrant community. “Our current premises has served us well over the years,

Open Enrollment for Al-Asr Microschool: Nurturing Holistic Development We are thrilled to announce that open enrollment for the upcoming academic year at Al-Asr Microschool is now underway! Our microschool is a vibrant learning community that cherishes the holistic development of each child, integrating academic excellence with spiritual growth in line

‘Arbaeen ‘ witnesses the largest peaceful gathering on the earth. Millions visit Kerbala- Iraq , to commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) the grandson of the Prophet of Islam, in yr 680 AD ! Significance & Background of Ziyarat According to Imam Hasan bin Ali Al Askari (as) The

Du’a al-Arafah is one of the most valuable, important and highly significant supplications which we recite on the Day of Arafah, i.e 9th Zilhajj. This supplication which is present in Mafateeh is coming from the Doyen of Martyrs Imam Hussain (as). Significance & Background of Du'a Each of the Imams

Also known as “Supplication of the Major Chain-Armour”, this du’a is recommended to be recited during the month of Ramadan and specifically on 19th, 21st, 23rd Ramadan. It has been mentioned in the book, Balad al-Amin and the Misbah of Kafa`mi that Imam ‘Ali ibn al-Husain (as) related from his