Dar-e ‘Abbas is an Islamic Shia Center [Imambargah] located in Metro Atlanta and southern Gwinnett County on Lawrenceville Hwy. The Imambargah is owned and operated by Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas Islamic, Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) organization. Saheb-e-Biyaz of Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas, Syed Ali Zia Rizvi is one of our Trustees. The name Dar-e ‘Abbas means “The Door of Abbas” in the Persian language, a reference to the Valiant Muslim Hero Abbas Bin Ali Bin Abu Talib A.S. Our congregation adheres to the Asna Ashari Shia tradition of Islam in remembrance of the family of Prophet Muhammad Mustafa PBUH [Ahle-Bait] and the descendants of His Daughter Fatimah Zahra A.S. The property is owned and operated by Anjuman-e-Ghamkhwaran-e-Abbas (AS) and is located at 5064-5074 Lawrenceville Hwy, Lilburn, GA 30047. We also have the distinct honor of opening the first Muslim Shia Cemetery in North America, Shabih-e-Jannat-Ul-Baqi. 

 

In this regard, we hold weekly recitations of the “Hadees-e-Kisa” [The Account of the Blanket] and Programs commemorating Ahle-Bait’s Lives, Sacrifices, and Devotion to God. Additionally, we also hold Majalis [solemn gatherings] to commemorate the Shahadat of Masumeen, and Jashans [joyous gatherings] to celebrate Eids and Births of Masoomeen. Our services are primarily held in Urdu, but English lectures and services are delivered on certain occasions and on requests. Arabic is used for many rituals. In addition, we have a Saturday Madrasah [School] for children taught primarily in English. The School is called DAISY [Dar-e ‘Abbas Islamic School for Youth]. The school’s curriculum covers such topics as Islamic history, laws, values, and recitation of the Holy Quran. Our mission is to provide Azadars [worshipers and followers of Prophet Muhammad PBUH and Ahle-Bait] a place for Azadari [practice of Azadars’ beliefs] in an effort to give pursa [condolence] to Masooma-e-Alam Bibi Fatima Zehra SA, the Daughter of our Holy Prophet Muhammad PBUH.

 

Our community has grown greatly through the years, so we are very eager and excited to see how the future will unfold for Dar-e ‘Abbas. In striving for the best possible future for our community, we welcome novel ideas while still honoring the integrity of our tradition. It is our hope to not only be a faithful part of the international Islamic Shia community but also an integral and engaged component of the Atlanta milieu and American culture at large, InshaAllah [God willing].

 

MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE:

Five Trustees – As of April 4, 2021

Syed Wasi Haider Zaidi (Founder & CEO) – Elected for 7 years

Hasan Afroz Mirza (Founder & CFO) – Elected for 7 years

Syed Sajjad Haider Zaidi (Founder) – Elected for 5 years

Syed Ali Zia Rizvi (Founder & Secretary) – Elected for 3 years

Syed Qamar Iqbal (Agent) – Elected for 3 years

Note: The tenures of the trustees have been staggered. The next election will be held after 3 years for the two positions with a current tenure of 3 years. The trustees elected at that time will have a full tenure of 7 years. The same process will be followed after 5 years for one position with a current tenure of 5 years. This way, in 5 years, all the 5 trustees will have a staggered tenure of 7 years each.

 

Organizing Committee – Elected For 2 Years (February 2024 to February 2026)

President: Syed Safdar Ali Abedi

General Secretary: Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah Kazmi

Finance Secretary: Syed Ali Jabran Zaidi

Communication Secretary: Syed Jaffar Shah

Joint Secretary: Syed Akbar Ali