Council Resolution
In the name of God, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
Dhul Qadah 28, 1428 --- December 8, 2007
Resolution to Establish Northern California Islamic Council
This resolution expressly supports the establishment of the Northern California Islamic Council, an organization that coordinates activities and resources of Mosques & Muslim Organizations, per Quranic 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 commands Muslims to ‘organize’ themselves to excel in all that they do
WHEREAS more than 125 number of Mosques & Muslim organizations serve over 500,000 Muslims in the North California area, defined as South Bay, East Bay, San Francisco Peninsula, North Bay, Central Valley and Central Coast
WHEREAS 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 Councils in neighboring regions within the State, such as in Southern California, Sacramento Valley and elsewhere in the country.
Therefore Be It Resolved:
- That, today the December of 8th, 2007, 28th of Dhul Qadah, 1428, we stand as a witness to God Almighty, to establish the North California Islamic Council, comprising of Mosques & Muslim Organizations, without any preference or prejudice toward any ethnicity or school of thought.
- That, we pledge ourselves to conduct our affairs with mutual consultation and consensus and serve the interests and concerns of Muslims at all times.
- That, we pledge to reach out to everyone and build coalitions and alliances for the larger good of the society.
- That, we are firmly committed to further the Council’s mission and strengthen it by serving Muslim communities and others.
That, we firmly resolve on behalf of our organization by signing below to be a Founding Member of the Northern California Islamic Council (NCIC)
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