Our Story
Rooted in faith, grown in community — serving Harrisonburg since 1989.
The Islamic Association of Shenandoah Valley (IASV) is a non-profit organization established in 1989 by a small Muslim community in the Harrisonburg Metropolitan area. Our main worship facility opened in 1999 after years of volunteer-driven effort and community dedication.
Today our center includes a main prayer hall, general-purpose hall, dome, and minaret — a landmark of the Muslim presence in the Shenandoah Valley.
وَاعْتَصِمُوا بِحَبْلِ اللَّهِ جَمِيعًا وَلَا تَفَرَّقُوا
"Hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together, and do not become divided." — Quran 3:103
To foster the development of the Muslim community, interfaith relations, civic engagement, and a better understanding of Islam in the Shenandoah Valley.
To be an exemplary and unifying Islamic organization in Harrisonburg and Rockingham County — a beacon of faith, knowledge, and community service.
From a small gathering of families to a landmark Islamic center — IASV's story is one of dedication and community.
IASV established by a small Muslim community in the Harrisonburg Metropolitan area, providing a spiritual home for the growing Muslim population of the Shenandoah Valley.
The community rallied together in a volunteer-driven effort to plan and construct the main worship facility at 1330 Country Club Road, Harrisonburg.
The Islamic Center of Shenandoah Valley officially opened, featuring the main prayer hall, dome, and minaret — a landmark of Muslim presence in the region.
Programs expanded to include children's education, Quran circles, interfaith outreach, community dinners, and partnerships with local institutions including James Madison University.
Imam Zaheer Alvi leads worship and spiritual guidance at IASV. He delivers Friday sermons and conducts workshops and educational programs in both English and Urdu, serving the diverse multilingual community of the Shenandoah Valley.
All are welcome at the Islamic Center of Shenandoah Valley. Visit us for any of our daily prayers or programs.
