First and only free Muslim cemetery run on a masjid model of Waqf
Alhamdulillah we have closed on the property.
$730,000 more needed for phase 1
(Roads, fence, electricity, sewage and water)
1.4 Million dollars needed to complete Phase 2
What we have achieved and what we need to do:
- Property under contract on June 5th, 2021
- Zoning Approved August 10th, 2021
- Funds needed to close 610,000 - completed Alhamdulillah
- Alhamdulillah closed on the property on Oct 8th 2021
- Raised 1.1 Million dollars for Phase 1 land development that includes grading, underground work - storm water drains, sewers, and electric lines
Need 1.4 Million dollars for Phase 2 work to start using the cemetery in Nov 2023 Phase 2 work includes:
- Masjid: Mens and womens prayer halls, body washing ( Ghusul ) facility for the deceased, viewing room, washrooms and wudu areas for brothers and sisters
- Security perimeter fencing
- Paving roads
- Electric poles
- Landscaping
SLATED TO START USING THE CEMETERY IN NOV 2023! WE ARE ALMOST THERE! HELP US REACH THE GOAL SOON!
Welcome to AMC
Alhamdulillaah we have closed on the property. We are one step closer to establishing the first and only Muslim cemetery run on a Masjid model. We are making this cemetery an endowment ( WAQF) for the ummah. We are NOT selling grave sites. It's free for all Muslims forever In Sha Allah!
A PROBLEM AND ITS SOLUTION
- More than 750 Muslims pass away in the Greater Chicagoland area each year.
- Average cost of a funeral is between 4,500- 6,000 dollars. (Funeral director fee , funeral home fee, grave site expense).
- Giving a Shariah compliant burial to a deceased Muslim is a communal obligation.
- Unfortunately, many Muslim families find it very difficult to afford a burial.
- Average grave site expense in a cemetery is between 2,800-3,600 dollars ( includes the plot, and services to dig and close the grave).
- Can all Muslims afford this? What is the solution?
- Muslim cemeteries have been an integral aspect of the Muslim identity for centuries.
- In traditional Muslim communities, cemeteries were maintained by the State or by Awqaaf (Endowments).
- In countries where the State or the Awqaaf(Endowments)cemeteries don’t exist, the responsibility falls on all of us.
- We are presenting a vision for a Muslim cemetery that serves all Muslims irrespective of their ability to pay.
- Currently Muslims don’t own a cemetery we can call our own!
- We have been using plots in commercial/Christian cemeteries to bury our loved ones.
- American Muslim Cemetery is the first of its kind in Illinois.
- Managed on a "Masjid Model" it will serve all Muslims irrespective of their ability to pay.
- The Ummah will buy the cemetery with donations and all Muslims will use the cemetery -Just like we run all our Masaajid!
- No one will have to be concerned about being able to afford a sunnah burial-InshaAllah.
Zoning Approved for Muslim Green Burials
Approval letter from Zoning /Planning committee
- 31 acres of farmland off the highway at 1120-40 Joe Orr Rd, Lynwood, IL-60411.
- Our own cemetery means we can have funerals as soon as possible after receiving our loved ones from the hospitals or hospice - no constraining time limits of commercial cemeteries.
- Approved by the Village of Lynwood for Green Burial Cemetery.
- No need for caskets and cement liners –This will be the closest possible to the sunnah burials.
- One time investment from the community to buy the land will make funerals affordable for 50 years!
- InshaAllah, we will have accommodation for 25,000 to 30,000 grave sites.
- Frontage Road for traffic management
- Ideal length and width of the plot
- 1,200 feet of front face on Joe Orr Road
- Level and pristine farmland ideal for graves
- Favorable Soil report from Will and South Cook Soil and Water conservation district
IN-SHA-ALLAH COMMUNITY SAVES 78.5 MILLION DOLLARS!
Excellent Allocation of resources and return of investment (ROI) for the community
- Current average cost is 3,000 dollars per grave site (excluding the cost for opening and closing the grave!)
- Proposed 28,000 graves x $3,000 = $72,000,000! ( Factoring for inflation it will cost the community 80 million dollars!)
- Community will pay 80 million dollars in next 50 years at current rate
- OUR PROPOSED PLAN COST IS LESS THAN 1.5 MILLION DOLLARS!
- Land purchase price $610,000
- Land development phase 1: $730,000
- Includes fencing, pathways, procuring electricity and water supply
- Total cost of land purchase with Phase 1 development:$1,340,000
- Community saves 78.5 million dollars- Insha Allah
Timeline and Funding of the project
Help us reach the goal on time
- Property under contract on June 5th, 2021
- Zoning Approved August 10th, 2021
- Funds needed to close 610,000 - completed Alhamdulillah
- Alhamdulillah closed on the property on Oct 8th 2021
- Goal to raise 730,000 for Phase 1 land development that includes Fencing, water retention, roads, electric and water supply.
SLATED TO START USING THE CEMETERY IN MAY 2022! WE ARE ALMOST THERE! HELP US REACH THE GOAL SOON!
- Br. Iqbal Vohra: 708-574-2713
- Br. Firoz Vohra: 708-574-2714
- Br. Izhar Merchant: 773-230-0974
- Br. Samir Vohra: 708-271-2982
- Dr. Danish Ahmed: 312-208-4190
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at info@citcd.org if you cannot find an answer to your question.
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American Muslim Cemetery is a subsidiary project of Center for Islamic Teachings and Community Development (CITCD). CITCD a registered Illinois Not-for-profit and an IRS 501 (c) 3 tax - exempt organization. All your precious donations are tax deductible.
American Muslim Cemetery
1120 East Joe Orr Road, Lynwood, Illinois 60411, United States
Contacts
- Br.Iqbal Vohra : 708-574-2713
- Dr.Danish Ahmed : 312-208-4190
Email : info@citcd.org
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American Muslim Cemetery is a subsidiary of Center for Islamic Teachings and
Community Development (CITCD)
American Muslim Cemetery is a subsidiary of Center for Islamic Teachings and
Community Development (CITCD)
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