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 - Handicapped access
 - Public transit
FACILITIES & SERVICES
 - Restrooms on site
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 - Friday services
WOMEN'S ACCOMODATIONS
 - No barrier in main hall
 - Barrier in main hall
 - Separate prayer area
 - No women's accomodation
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Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center |
9 reviews
Rating: 3.8 |
Description: Dar Al Hijrah Islamic Center is an institution dedicated to the betterment of Muslims and society at large. |
Denomination: Sunni (Traditional)
Demographics: Multicultural
Prayers offered: All daily prayers including formal jum'a
Language of Friday khutbah: English
Imam: Shaker Elsayed
Director/President: Bassam Estwani
Type of governance: Elected board of directors
Women in leadership: Not allowed to serve
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Women's area: Separate prayer area
Children's area: None
Restrooms: Clean restrooms
Parking: None
Transit access: None
Disabled access: None
Phone: (703) 531-2900
Website: http://www.hijrah.org
Email: daralhijrah@covad.net
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 I attended tarawih prayer here almost a decade ago where they stopped the prayers after 4 rakats to raise money for doing dawah in the community. The masjid is located in an area that is heavily hispanic. Almost ten years later I returned to pray juma and looked around. I could hardly find any hispanics in the musjid. The musjid is heavily influenced if not entirely run by the Muslim American Society.
Submitted on 2006-03-22 by akazif | |
 I was actually impressed with this masjid, the diversity and the number of sisters that come to regular prayer and the classes for sisters that are offered. This was a big change from my previous community outside of DC
Submitted on 2006-02-07 by sister26 | |
 This review is based on a personal experience and should therefore not be taken as dictum. My friend was physically assaulted by an unnamed woman for being "too pretty," although she was dressed very modestly, was wearing a hijab, and was praying in an area where the men could not see her. After having attended this mosque regularly for more than 12 months, my family and I have decided to leave it in order to preserve our Islam. It is my hope and prayer that such mistreatment of believers does not continue.
Submitted on 2005-11-15 by Madhany | |
Masjid in ideal location for lots of people to come for daily prayers
Submitted on 2005-07-09 by Visitor73 | |
One of the most active masjids I have visted (and I've visted a number of masajid in the US) I applaud them for the efforts they make in the community (Food Pantry, Social Services, Youth Programs, Educational Programs etc). Large number of people come for 5 time daily salaat, Masha Allah
Submitted on 2005-07-04 by Secondstrangeness | |
It is a very misunderstood community outside of itself. Though they have there share of politics as well, every prayer i've been there for has been packed, which is very rare in the US. Also there community is generally more knowledgeable islamically, and most the sisters there are fine with the arrangement as there isnt much mixing between men and women there. They recently added a few women in charge of the womens committees and they attend meetings. The community is very very close and are all friends, and this can be seen any day after prayer when everyone goes outside and hangs out talking, drinking tea, and eating fruits and icecream from the sellers that bring it to the mosque.
Unfortunately they tend to disallow many speakers who can benefit there community and live nearby. Also it is difficult to get involved in helping there community.
Submitted on 2005-06-19 by jakcraul | |
I remember when Dar Al Hijra opened, it was a big deal, many years in the making, and a community effort. Sadly, I feel as though the organizers of this masjid have shunned much of the community in their efforts towards a conservative push.
I remember praying one time, and having a woman come up to me mid-prayer to adjust my headscarf. I consider this very rude and disturbing, ignoring a solitary moment of peace between an individual and God. A strand of hair that slipped out is not going to send anyone to hell.
Likewise, I went one day to drop off a bunch of clothes in a clothing charity drive, and was approached several times that I should cover my hair, despite being dressed conservatively otherwise.
I have since not returned, and has not been a welcoming place for me.
Submitted on 2005-06-18 by laylaivy | |
 Its a prety building. women have to go around the back. The entrance is by the hugh trash dumpsers and bushes. Its not well lite back there and women with children will fine it hard to get in contract with your husband if your ready to leave or vice versa. Women ARE not ALLOWED to serve on the Board. The Masjid is very diverse but the board diffiantly doesnt reflectthe diversity of the community. They have tried to change some things after 9-11 I think for the better. They are much more involved in the community and have finnaly understood the importance in getting involved in local politics. This community I think will do great things with the next generation. This really a transitional time for them in so many respects. Sister should know that you might recieve a word or two if you don't come in a Jilbab.
Submitted on 2005-06-16 by nuumskee | |
Women's area is completely separate though you can peer through a carved balcony to see the men. It's decent, though not big enough for jumah. Last I went for jumah I barely squeezed through, and got chided for not having my hijab on (in the women's area!)
Submitted on 2005-05-26 by shaanu | |
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