Darul Arqum Islamic Center is a nonprofit Islamic center in Ames, Iowa, founded in 2002 to provide a place for Muslims to gather for prayer, learn about Islam, and socialize. The center describes itself as a welcoming community for Muslims of all ages and backgrounds to practice their faith and access resources and support for living according to Islamic principles. Its board of directors and board of trustees oversee the center’s management, programs, finances, and assets.