The Islamic Center of Washington

Islamic Cemetery Garden Fundraising Initiative

Securing Dignified Final Resting Places for Our Community

Our Mission

To provide 30 grave sites at the Islamic Cemetery Garden (ICG) for community members in need, ensuring dignity in their final journey.

Background

The Islamic Cemetery Garden, established in 2023 at Abbey View Memorial Park in Brier, Washington, is a dedicated Muslim burial ground where all plots face Mecca. This private cemetery serves our Muslim community just north of Seattle.

The Need

Recently, our community faced three challenging situations:

- A homeless Muslim brother with no Muslim relatives to cover burial expenses

- A Muslim brother who remained in the morgue for months, having no relatives in the United States

- A Muslim brother whose family faced severe financial hardship that couldn't cover burial expenses.

In each case, Idris Mosque stepped forward to provide dignified Islamic burials. These situations highlight the urgent need for dedicated graves for our community members in need.

Our Goal

We aim to raise $150,000 to secure 30 grave sites at the Islamic Cemetery Garden.

Project Objectives

1. Ensure Dignity in Death

- Provide respectful, Islamic burials for all community members

- Honor our religious obligations and values

2. Support Vulnerable Communities

- Remove financial barriers to proper Islamic burial

- Assist families during their time of grief

3. Create a Legacy of Care

- Foster community solidarity

- Establish a sustainable resource for future needs

- Embody Islamic principles of community support

Benefits of Contributing

1. Religious Merit

- Qualifies as Zakat

- Continues to generate blessings as a Sadaqa Jariah.

2. Community Impact

- Directly helps vulnerable community members

- Strengthens community bonds

3. Tax Benefits

- All donations are tax-deductible

- Documentation provided for tax purposes

How to Help

1. Make a Full Donation

- Contribute $5,000 to secure one complete grave site

2. Group Contribution

- Organize fundraising within your network

- Pool resources with friends and family

3. Partial Donation

- Contribute any amount toward our goal

- Every donation brings us closer to securing all 30 graves

4. Spread Awareness

- Share this initiative with your community

- Help expand our reach through social media and personal networks

Islamic Perspective

This project embodies core Islamic values:

- Caring for the deceased (حق الميت)

- Supporting those in need (مساعدة المحتاجين)

- Ongoing charity (صدقة جارية)

Contact Information

For questions or additional information, please contact the mosque office directly.

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"Whoever relieves a believer's distress of the distressful aspects of this world, Allah will rescue him from a difficulty of the difficulties of the Hereafter." - Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)

The blessed month of Ramadan is just around the corner, which always provides endless opportunities to give and be a pillar of support. Idriss Mosque continues its mission in serving the spiritual, religious, and communal needs for Muslims in the greater Puget Sound Area. Our commitment is shaped by fostering the well-being of the surrounding community through worship, charity, education, outreach, and civic engagement. However, the ability to carry out this mission is purely dependent on the unwavering support and generosity from our community members who share our visions of building and growing this community.

We are pleased to announce that the Idris Mosque will be planning our annual Ramadan Fundraiser “The Power of 1000” for this upcoming month of Ramadan. We are looking for 1000 individuals who can commit to donating $100 each, and by doing so, you will help us reach our targeted goal of $100,000 by the end of the blessed month. Please refer to the attached link, which will allow you to participate online through Masjid's gofundme account. Your generous donations will help support the Masjid’s ongoing programs & activities, operational costs, as well as current projects and future improvements for the Masjid. The Idris Mosque continues to grow its mission by devoting its commitment to be a source of support and community for all members on a personal, spiritual, and educational level.

Let us make this an opportunity to strengthen our relationships and build an even stronger Idris Mosque community. Please give generously as every ounce of a good deed is rewarded exponentially during this month. We are asking for your continued support by generously donating during this time, for we are reminded of the words of the Almighty Allah when He said “Charitable men and women who make a good loan to Allah will have it doubled and have a generous reward. (57:18)” Last but not least, our beloved Prophet and Messenger (peace be upon him) illustrate to us in the following hadith “When a man dies, his deeds come to an end except for three things: a continuous charity, a knowledge which is beneficial, and a virtuous son.”

JazakAllahu Kheir, and may Allah reward you with immense blessings!