Dar al-Hijrah

Dar al-Hijrah is a large American mosque in the Washington, DC suburb of Falls Church, Virginia. It began operations in 1991, after five years of construction. It is a registered nonprofit organization,  and has been affiliated, since establishing its constitution in 1999, with the Muslim American Society (MAS), Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and  North American Islamic Trust (NAIT).

Its Constitution calls for interaction with other faiths and obedience to the law of the land, and participation in the general community.

Leadership
After an amendment in 2005, its Board of Directors consists of:
 * The Current President of the Muslim American Society (MAS).
 * The Current MAS DC Area Chapter President.
 * The Executive Director of MAS National Office.
 * The Current President of Dar Al-Hijrah Executive Committee
 * Five Regular Members

Its original constitution included, as ex officio members of the board, the current Secretary General of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), current President of Muslim Arab Youth Association (MAYA), and the current General Manager of North American Islamic Trust (NAIT). These three officers no longer are automatic members.

The current imam is Shaker Eldsayed, who took office in June 2005. Samir Abo-Issa is the Executive Director and Imam Johari Abdulmalik is the Outreach Director. Other leaders include:
 * Faridon Mohtasheme, Operation Manager
 * Nadifa Mohamed, Weekend Schools Principal
 * Mohammed Abdelilah, Social Services Chairman
 * Aurang Zeb, Maintenance Chairman

In 2001, its imam was Anwar al-Aulaqi, now in Yemen and linked to al-Qaeda.