midland islamic council saturday january 21 st 2012 recognition of br. jabir hazziez student union...

Midland Islamic Council Saturday January 21st 2012

Recognition of

Br. Jabir HazziezStudent Union

UMKC – Missouri

www.midlandcouncil.com

Sponsored By


http://stuorgs.umkc.edu/msa

Program4pm to 5pm


Welcome ………………………..

Quranic Recitation ………….....

Citation……………………………

Remarks…………………………..

Remarks from Audience

Award presentation

Response…………………………

Closing remarks…………………

Chair, UMKC-MSA

Imran Puthawala

Dr. S. Eqbal Hasan

Alvin Brooks

Jabir Hazziez

Shakil Haider

Midland Islamic Council

“Harnessing Collective Strengths for a Dynamic

Muslim Community”


About Midland Islamic Council


Midland Islamic Council• The council is working to establish an inclusive

network of consultation and support for mosques and Muslim organizations. Consultation is rooted in the central idea that people are equal in their rights and responsibilities.

• We hope that the non-binding consultation among Muslim non-profit organizations will help build trust and confidence in the light of the Qur'anic verse: "those who conduct their affairs by counsel" (43:38)


Goals & Objectives (5 years)

• Promote collaboration and co-operation amongst Muslim non-profits

• Build consensus on issues of common interests and concerns

• Improve leadership, communication, and management skills

• Standardize best practices to optimize processes and share resources

• Strengthen communities through education, empowerment, and mobilization


Areas of Cooperation & Collaboration

• Resource planning and implementation • Leadership and community empowerment • Mentoring of youth and emerging leaders • Government and Civic Engagement• Media relations • Civil rights, Muslim identity & Islamophobia • Social and humanitarian services


Civic Engagement & Collaboration

• Inmates re-entry program• Relationship with US attorney • Relationship & work with City Government • Interfaith & Outreach• Relationship with homeless shelters


Services to Member Organizations• Networking meetings of directors and scholars • Newsletter, articles, news releases, alerts • Annual conferences • Centralized event calendar • Non-profits profiles and services listing • Emergency response meetings • Islamic center open house • Visiting scholars and speakers


Services to Member Organizations


Media relations and spokespersons Socio-civic advocacy Leadership development programs Directory of mentors, scholars, and speakers Online resources of community interest A thorough study of Muslims in heartland Best Practices manuals for non-profits Strong funding base for members

Milestones & Achievements MIC


2008-2011

- First meeting after previous efforts July. 2008

- Formed committees, reviewed bylaws.

- Established name of coordination council

- Selected board to lead council till October 2009


Council Development

Leadership Trainings• Principle of Core Mediation: “How to Settle Disputes” (Nov.

2009)

• Civil Rights Training : “Regional Executive Council on Civil Rights” (Oct. 2009)

• Training for “Grant Writing, Board Training, Strategic Planning & Resource Development” (July 2008)

• Law Enforcement Training April, 2011

• Mentoring inmates 2008-2011 half yearly trainings


Harness of Strengths • Advised Masjid Taqwa with fund-raising project

Parking lot construction. • Advises and support to Masjid Al-Mustafa• Regularly Handling Islamophobia Incidents • Building relationship to establish prayer facility at

Kansas City International Airport.• Coordinated in securing funds for retention of Masjid

Omar• MIC came forward immediately to Provided Council

support and alternate place for Masjid Huda due to fire damage.


Humanitarian Relief•Established relationship and coordination with President Obama’s Director of Faith Base Community Initiatives” (Aug. 2009)

•Attended multiple Conference/ Seminar on Disaster Preparedness.•Participated in disaster relief preparedness and communication conferences. •Round Table Meeting on Relief Planning with Governor of Missouri•Participated in relief efforts for Joplin, MO•Coordinated and participated in Habitat for Humanity house building projects. •Regularly work and provide support to Ar-Razzaq Food Pantry for food distribution among the local residents near Masjid AL-Inshirah


Interfaith Outreach-MIC is officially represented in the Kansas City “Festival of Faith Committee” since April 2009. The FOF successfully planed and arranged a visit for the President Obama’s Muslim Faith minister Eboo Patel in Nov 2009.-Attended Kansas City Interfaith Luncheon and award ceremony (Nov 2009)-MIC is official represented in the Johnson County branch of national organization “Interfaith Hospitality Network” (A community response for homeless families-MIC board member is serving in the BOD of JoCo-IHN. MIC provides volunteers to assist the facility guests


Government & Media RelationsMIC Chairman was appointed Commissioner (1st Muslim) in the city of Olathe, KS. July (2009) The MIC chair is currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Human relations Commission.- Helped stop closure of a Deaf School in Olathe, KS- Actively engaged in the “Persons with Disability Advisory Board” in Olathe since 2009 - 2nd Muslim Human Relation Commissioner appointed in the City of Olathe April 2009


Outreach

- Worked with Department of Homeland Security: Interfaith & Community Relations Dept of Jefferson City (Aug. 2009)- Mentoring incarcerated Muslims at the U.S. Penitentiary (Sept 09)- Teaching Arabic/ Qur’an and Aqeedah to the incarcerated in US Penitentiary


MIC - Member Recognition

1. Muslim Student’s Association of GKC2. Islamic Society of Greater St. Joseph3. Islamic Center of Topeka4. Islamic Center of Lawrence5. Masjid Omar


MIC - Member Recognition

6. Al-Inshirah Islamic Center7. Islamic Center of Kansas8. Center Islamic Center of Northland9. Masjid Al- Mustafa10. Masjid Al-Taqwa


MIC - Member Recognition11. Universal Academy12. Ar-Razzaq Food Pantry13. 14. Crescent Peace Society14. Shawnee Mission Islamic Education Center15. Universal Foundation


Resolution to Establish Midland Islamic Council

www.midlandcouncil.org

Adopted on April 17, 2010 - Inauguration day at UMKC, Kansas City MO.

This resolution expressly supports the establishment of the Midland Islamic Council, an organization that coordinates activities and resources of Mosques & Muslim Organizations, per Qur’anic mandate & following the Prophetic legacy to organize, optimize and excel in all affairs WHEREAS Quran mandates Muslims to conduct affairs with mutual consultation (43:38)WHEREAS Prophet Muhammad(s) commands Muslims to ‘organize’ themselves to excel in all that they do (Reference)WHEREAS more than 25 Mosques & Muslim organizations an estimated 25,000 Muslims in Eastern Kansas, Western Missouri, Iowa & NebraskaWHEREAS the signatories duly recognize all previous attempts to organize the community and this initiative is rooted in such worthy endeavors.WHEREAS the signatories duly recognize similar Majalis and Councils in the midland regions Therefore Be It Resolved:1.That, today the Apr 17, 2010, we stand as a witness to God Almighty, to establish the Midland Islamic Council, comprising of Mosques & Muslim Organizations, without any preference or prejudice toward any ethnicity or school of thought.2.That, we pledge ourselves to conduct our affairs with mutual consultation and consensus and serve the interests and concerns of Muslims at all times.3.That, we pledge to reach out to everyone or any organization and build coalitions and alliances for the larger good of the society 4.That, we are firmly committed to further the Council’s mission and strengthen it by serving Muslim communities and others.5.That, we firmly resolve on behalf of our organization by signing below to be the endorsers of the Midland Islamic Council (MIC):

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