About Akhirah

Built for This Ummah. Rooted in Faith, Dignity, and Permanence.

Akhirah was created for Muslim families in New York as a permanent place for worship, remembrance, and Islamic burial without compromise. Every memorial space faces the Qibla, every process follows Islamic standards, and the on-site masjid serves the community for Janazah prayer, daily worship, and gathering throughout the year.

New York’s First Islamic Center & Memorial Grounds

Akhirah is built around Islamic practice from the ground up — serving Muslim families with a place entirely their own.

Qibla-Oriented by Design

Every memorial space is Qibla-oriented by design, so families never have to request, negotiate, or wonder about alignment.

Masjid at the Heart of Community

The on-site masjid is a permanent home for Janazah prayer, daily worship, reflection, and year-round community gathering.

Officially Approved

Approval on April 21, 2026 gave us New York's first dedicated Islamic center & memorial grounds, which has now begun construction.

Why Akhirah Exists for Muslim Families in New York

A Place Where Faith Is Never Compromised

New York is home to one of the largest Muslim communities in the country, yet Muslim families have long faced painful choices when arranging a final resting place for their loved ones. Many were forced to travel out of state, settle for grounds not designed around Islamic requirements, or negotiate basic matters of faith during the most difficult moments of their lives. Akhirah was created to fill that gap permanently.

It is more than a memorial ground. It is an Islamic Center built to serve the community from worship through remembrance, from daily prayer to Janazah, from family visits to long-term care. Akhirah exists so that when the time comes, families can grieve with peace and trust that everything has already been prepared with faith, dignity, and care. Akhirah is being built with intention for the Muslim community of New York — a place that belongs to this ummah, serves this ummah, and remains protected for generations to come.

Our Standards & Long-Term Promise

Islamic Burial Standards

Akhirah upholds Islamic burial standards, including ghusl, kafan, Janazah prayer, timely burial, Islamic burial only, and no cremation or embalming.

Perpetual Care Fund

Ten percent of each membership — $900 per space — goes to the Perpetual Care Fund for lasting maintenance of the grounds and masjid for generations.

Built With Care and Intention

Akhirah is built with care and intention, serving families with clarity, compassion, and dignity from membership onward.

Uniformity & Simplicity

Each memorial space is treated with equal dignity through uniform markers and stainless steel plaques, reflecting Islam’s simplicity and humility.