Welcome to Islamic Association of Tarrant County (IATC)

✅ By sharing this brief educational information with our new officers, volunteers and employees upfront,
we are both welcoming them to our organization and ensuring that they fully understand their role and responsibilities.

Five Important Functions / Pillars of IATC

• IATC Shura / BOD & Operation


• Religious & Dawa Committee


• IATC BOT


• TSIS Weekend School


• IATC Quranic School


• Ar-Rawdah Muslim Cemetery


• IATC Safety & Security Team


• IATC Members, BOT & BOD

Compiled by: Br. Aslam Khan

Ex. President BoD & Ex. Chairman BoT

Dated: 6-27-25, Rev.00

History of IATC

• 1974: First Eid celebrated in apartment complex, Stepps Hall, Fort Worth


• 1975: Islamic School started in members’ homes on Monday/Wednesday


• 1975: Eid prayers held at a member’s residence


• 1977: Prayers, Friday prayers, and Quranic discussions held at members' homes


• 1977: West side YMCA on Calmont rented Sundays 11–2 PM for classes, prayer, and discussions


• 1977: IATC constitution drafted — official birth of IATC


• 1978: First fundraising meeting; current masjid land purchased (~$15,000)


• 1981: Masjid built


• 1982: Full-time resident Imam appointed via Muslim World League


• 1993: True concept of Shura introduced


• 1995: Ar-Rawdah Cemetery land purchased


• 1996: Ar-Rawdah Cemetery completed in April


• 1996: Al-Hedayah School joined IATC and later separated


• 1996: 6.2-acre land donation accepted for new Islamic Center


• 2002: Groundbreaking for new Islamic Center (Masjid Al-Ibrahimi & TSIS Sunday School)


• 2002: Concept of Board of Trustees introduced


• 2005: Phase I: Opening of New Islamic Center (Al-Ibrahimi & Sunday School)


• 2008: Phase II: Imam residences (two units) built on southeast corner of property


• 2012: Phase III: Multi-purpose Hall/Youth Gym groundwork completed with utility lines

Facilities Include

• Separate general entrances for men and women with lobby


• Administration offices and general services


• Interfaith Room / Sisters Room


• Ghusl facilities for body preparation


• Large prayer hall


• Spacious wudhu areas with shoe and coat racks


• Babysitting / Nursery room


• Conference Room


• Library


• Basketball court and soccer field


• Large parking area


• Ten classrooms and a computer lab


• Elevator

Our Mission

We aim to be guided in all our activities according to the Quran and authentic Sunnah. Our mission is to support every effort that strengthens and reinforces the faith of all Muslims in Allah (s.w.t), His Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h), and the Holy Quran. We strive to improve communication and understanding among Muslims in our community and to promote positive relationships and mutual respect between Muslims and non-Muslims. We maintain a broad and balanced outlook, welcoming diverse ideas and opinions on non-religious matters and acknowledging the contributions of others.

We are committed to earning the respect of our members through consistent, ethical policies and outstanding performance, treating each member with dignity. As responsible citizens, we actively support our community, protect the environment, and uphold all laws and regulations. Above all, we recognize that the purpose of the Islamic Association of Tarrant County is to serve the Muslims in the area and to foster a spirit of goodwill and understanding between people of all faiths.