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Islamic Association of the finger lakes
The Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes (IAFL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization that serves the Muslim community of the greater Finger Lakes region within the Southern Tier in NY state, including, but not limited to, Horseheads, Big Flats, Corning, Elmira and other areas.
IAFL seeks to provide an amiable atmosphere to the Muslims of the area for regular prayers, and other activities associated with the Muslim calendar. IAFL also seeks to build relationships with communities of other faiths in the Finger Lakes region. We aspire to be an inclusive place that is open to peoples of all faiths. For any interfaith or collaborative activities, please click on Contact us.
Mission Statement
IAFL is committed to establishing and maintaining a safe and secure facility for Muslim worship in Elmira-Corning area. All Muslims are welcome and invited to use the space for their spiritual, educational and social needs.
Vision Statement
Our Vision is to maintain the IAFL Center as a grassroots facility that serves the local Muslim community while promoting connectivity with the Twin Tiers community at large. We strive to be
History
The IAFL started with a humble beginning in Big Flats as follows
June 14, 1978 ( IAFL - Incorporated NYS)
Founding Officers:
Cevdet Melezoglu
Sheikh A. Qadeer
Louise Kureshi
Harry Shabanowitz
Ali S. Khera
Sophia Shabanowitz
Almost four decades later, the IAFL then found a new home in Horseheads.
Here's a brief timeline of that journey.
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2008 |
iAFL Purchased Land |
Sister Bushra Sheikh |
President |
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2011 - April |
Hired |
Greg Abdo |
Architect |
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2012 - July -15 |
Fundraiser - $450,000 pledges |
Imam Siraj Wahaj |
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2012 October |
IAFL Foundation incorporated for the purpose of building the New Masjid. |
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2013 |
Design Plan Estimated cost about $1.5 Million ( building plans deferred temporarily) |
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2014 - February |
Proposed the construction of half the building as phase-I (plans rekindled) |
Dr. Abdul Waheed |
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2014 - March |
Redesigned building for phase I & II. |
Greg Abdo & Paul Billings |
Architects |
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2014 - August |
Fagan Engineers hired for Site Planning (Phase I) |
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2015 - January |
Community Fundraiser ~ $200,000 pledges |
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2015 - February |
Town of Big Flats approved the New Masjid plans. |
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2015 - October |
AJH Design hired for construction management (Project Manager/Architect) |
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2015 - November |
Construction begins |
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2016 - April |
Fundraised ($117,000 pledges) |
Imam Siraj Wahaj |
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2016 - October |
Fundraised ($115,000 pledges) |
Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah |
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2017 - April |
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy |
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2017 - May |
Inauguration (Alhamdulillah!) |
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Welcome to Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes
The Islamic Association of the Finger Lakes (IAFL) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) religious organization that serves the Muslim community of the greater Finger Lakes region within the Southern Tier in NY state, including, but not limited to, Horseheads, Big Flats, Corning, Elmira and other areas.
IAFL seeks to provide an amiable atmosphere to the Muslims of the area for regular prayers, and other activities associated with the Muslim calendar. IAFL also seeks to build relationships with communities of other faiths in the Finger Lakes region. We aspire to be an inclusive place that is open to peoples of all faiths. For any interfaith or collaborative activities, please click on Contact us.
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