MosjedAl-lmon
TheConsiilution
TN haveagreedto and
Whereaswe, t}teMuslimsof MasjedAl-Iman,Murfreesboro,
an organizationto be
establish
hereby
present
constitution
and
do
the
adopted
have
known as MasjedAl- Iman.
ARTICLE I: NAME
The organizationshallbe calledMasjedAl-Iman.
ARTICLE II: AIMS AND PURPOSES
SECTION 1.
The aim andpurposeof MasjedAl-Iman is to servethe bestinterestof Islamandof the
Lebanon,Tallahom4Frankiin
Muslims of Rutherfordcounty,Shelbyville,Manchester,
and Woodbury.
a. Promoteunity andjoint actionamongtheMuslims;
b. Conductsocial,cuhural,religiousandotheractivitiesin thebesttraditionsof
Islam;
prayersandIslamicreligiousfestivalsat
c. Arrangeandhold congregational
appropriatetimes;
d. Fostera clearunderstandingandappreciationof Islamto Muslims andnonMuslims accordingto the authenticteachingsfo the Qur'an andthe traditions
(Sunnah)of the ProphetMuhammad(peacebe uponhim)
e. Endeavorto makeIslamicteachingasa creedandregulatedpattemof life to
Musl-ims;
plans,andpoliciesto promotethemissionof
resources,
f. Developthe necessary
MasjedAl-Iman;
g. Representandservethe interestof Muslims;
h. PromotehealthyrelationsbetweenMuslimsandnon-Muslims;
i. Conveythe true messageof Islam accordingto the authenticteachingsof the
Qur'an andtraditions(Sunnatr)of the ProphetMuhammad(peacebe uponhirn)
to non-Muslims.
SECTION 2.
Oflice
The MasjedAl-Iman shallmaintainanoffrceat the premisesof MasjedAl-Iman
TN 37129
Blvd., Murfreesboro,
currentlylocatedat: L29C Samsonite
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SECTION 3.
The Association
The Associationshallbe a nonprofit,non-politicalorganization,andthe fundamental
andenableMuslimsto contribute
purposeof the Associationshallbe to encourage
individually andcollectivelytowardmeetinghumanneedsin conformltywith Islamic
doctrinesand beliefs accordingto the QuranandSunnahof the ProphetMuhammad
(PeaceBeUponHim). It shallalsobe the purposeof the Associationto avoidanywrong
brotherhoodamong
practioes,which arecontraryto Islam,andto fosterandenoourage
amongNon-Muslims.
Muslims andunderstanding
SECTION 4.
Registretion of the Association
The MasjedAl-Iman shallbe registeredasa non-profit religiousorganizationin the State
paper
of Tennessee.It shallbe the responsibilityof the Secretaryto do all the necessary
the
to
keep
registration
active.
work in order
ARTICLE IIII AFFILIATIONS AI\[D MEMBERSHIP
SECTION 1.
Afliliations
Any organizationmay be affiliated with MasjedAl-Iman providedthat it sharesthe same
foundingprinciplesandacceptsthis constitutionandabidesby its provisionsandbylaws.
SECTION 2.
Membership
A membershallbe anypracticingMuslim who wishesto be a memberof the
Association,signsup to be a memberand agreesto obeythe constitutionandthe
generallyacceptedpracticesof MasjedAI-Iman,andresidesin areasmentionedin the
Article II, Section1. A memberrnaybe any age.Therewill be two classesof members:
"activemembers"and"inactivemembers".A votingmembershallbe 15yearsof ageor
older.
ARTICLE TV: MEMBERSHIP CLASSES
SECTION I.:
Active members
An activememberof MasjedAl-Iman shallbedefinedasanyonewho signsup asa
memberandwho is andactiveparticipantin theaffairsof the Masjed.A personwill be
consideredan activememberif he/shedoesanyof the following on additionto signing
up asa member: 1) attendsprayerregularlyat MasjedAl-Iman; 2) makesa financial
contributionto MasjedAl-lman of at least$50.00in a twelvemonthperiod;3)
participatesin oneof the committeesof MasjedAl-Iman; 4) doesvolunteerwork in one
of the programsat MasjedAl-Iman.Any personsignsup asa memberandfulfills anyof
the aboverequirements
will be considered
anactivememberof MasjedAl-Iman.
Membersshallbe entitledto the privilegesof attendinggeneralmeetingsof the
at suchmeetingsandshallhaverightsto
orgarization,to takepart in the deliberations
vote andmakemotions.5) anyoneparticipatein fundraisingactivelyat MasjedAl-Iman
will be considered
andpay generously,
automaticallyan activemember.
SECTION 2.
Inactive members
Anyonewho hassignedon asa memberbut hasnot fulfilled oneof the four requirements
to be an activememberwill be consideredan inactivememberof MasjedAl-Iman.Such
inactivemembersshallbe entitledto the privilegesof attendinggeneralmeetingsof the
organization,but may not takepart in the deliberations
at suchmeetingsandshallnot
rights
to
vote
or
make
motions.
have
SECTION 3.
Membershiprecord
MasjedAl-Iman shallkeepa membership
recordcontainingthemembershipform of
eachmember.Membershipstatusmay be terminatedif a memberbecomesa tlueatto the
communityand/orthe missionof MasjedAl-Iman or if a memberis deemeda dangerto
of anymembershallbe recordedin therecords,
society. Terminationof the membership
togetherwith the dateandreasonsof terminationof suchmembership.
Suchmembership
recordsshallbe keptat MasjedAl-lman's principaloffice. Membershipstatusshallbe
reviewedeachyearduringthe monthof March.
ARTICLE V: OFFICE BEARERS
SECTION I.
Criteria for Board member
The affairsof this organizationshallbeadmininstered
by a govemingbody,which shall
be narned"The Boardof Directors"hereinrefenedto asthe Board.To qualiff for
electionasa memberof the Board.the followinq criteriamustbe fulfilled:
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a. The member must be a active member
b. A member has to be a paid member of Masjed Al-Iman in good standingfor 2
years exceptthe first election
c. Possesgood character
d. Educatedin the basic teachingsof Islam
e. Must not be involved in any of the "Kabaa'er - the great sins as stipulatedin the
teachingsof Islam.
SECTION2.
Number of Board members
mustbe electedinto
The Boardshallbe comprisedof ninemembers.Eight (8)'members
general
vote.
The
Imarnshallcomprise
memberships
by
the
of
Masjed
Al-Iman
by
office
the ninth memberof the Board.The ExecutiveCommitteeshallbe electedmembersof
Vice-President,
Secretary,
the Boardof Directorsandshallconsistof thePresident,
and
Treasurer.The Boardshallbe responsiblefor findingwaysandmeansof raisingfunds
andgrowthof the Mosque
maintenance
for MasjedAl-Iman, the generalmanagement,
andoverseeing
the generalactivitiesof MasjedAI-Imanto ensure
alreadyestablished,
that they arewithin the frameworkof IslamandMasjedAl-Iman's constitution.
SECTION 3.
fiscalyear, chairpersonof the Board
Board membersn
A Boardmembershallhavebeena memberin goodstandingof MasjedAl-lman prior to
beingelected.The term of the Boardof DirectorsandtheExecutiveBoardshallbetwo
(2) years,exceptfor the lmam whoselermsshallbe extendedfor the term of his tenureas
lmam. The term of the Imamshallbe determinedby the contractassignedby theboardof
directors.The fiscalyearshallrun from JanuaryI to December31. The Chairpersons
of
Committeesshallbe appointedby the Presidentandshallcall,presideover,andadjourn
the Committeemeetingsandplan andconductthe Committee'swork. Membersof the
Boardshail exercisetoleranceandrespectfor the right of othermembersto their
opinions.
SECTION 4.
Directors of religious affairs (Imam)
The Directorof religiousaffairs,hereinreferredto as"Imam", shallbe a person
possessing
the qualifrcationsof fine character,Islamiceducation,bilingualin bothArabic
possess
spiritualreputation,andhaveprior recordof dedication
andEnglishlanguages,
of the teachingsandprinciplesof Islamin accordance
with the Holy
andadvancement
Quran,andthe Sunnahof the ProphetMuhammad(PeaceBe Upon Him). Whenthe
positionof Imamis vacant,the generalbody of MasjedAl-Iman will benotifiedand
L.-
-)
askedto put forwardnamesof potentialqualifredpersonsto fill the position.TheBoard
shalldeterminethe term of office. TheImamshallbe a memberof the Boardandshall
not requireto be votedontothe Board.TheImamshallbe excludedfrom any votesthat
behavioron the part of the
concernhis conductor contract.In the caseof inappropriate
Imam,the boardshallvoteto recommendremovalof the Imamandbring the matterto
the voting membersof MasjedAl-lman for final voteon his dismissal,
SECTION 5.
Dutiesof the President:
The Presidentshallbe ChiefExecutiveOfficerof MasjedAl-Iman andshall:
a. Performall dutiesincidentto his office andsuchotherdutiesasmay berequired
by the constitution,by theseBylaws,or by law.
b. Providegeneralmanagement
of all the activitiesof MasjedAl-Iman.
c. Direct andcoordinateof all the activitiesso asto achievethe purposeof Masjed
Al-lman
d. Call andpresideovermeetingsof the Boardandthe GeneralBody andconduct
suchmeetingfollowing the Rulesof Order.
e. FormvariousAd Hoc committeeswith boardmembersapproval.The committee
shouldhaveat least2 boardmembers.
f. Controlfundsandexpenses
of theAssociationasdefinedin Aticle VI
g. Presentwrittenreportson the stateof MasjedAlJman to the AnnualGeneral
Assemblymeetingandin its newsletter.
h. Establishan efficientlink betweenMasjedAl-Iman andotherMuslim
within the localeandin the U.S.by his activeinvolvement.
associations
payingany staffmemberincludingthe Imam.
i. Responsible
j. The Presidentandthe Secretarywill signandaffrx the sealof MasjedAl-Iman to
all legaldocumentsin the nameof the organizationafterapprovalby the Board.
SECTION 6.
Dutiesof the Vice President
The Vice-Presidentshall:
of the activitiesof MasjedAl-Iman in the absenoe
of
a. Carryout the management
the President.
thepurposeof MasjedAl-Iman.
b. Assistthe Presidentin accomplishing
assuchby him
assume
the
of
the
Presidentwhenrequested
functions
c. Temporarily
or resigns.ln the lattercase,theBoardwill
or if the Presidentis incapacitated
for the remaining
shallassumePresidency
decideby vote if the Vice-President
given
be
this responsibility.
periodof the term or if anotherBoardmembershall
SECTION 7.
L
Duties of the Secretary
The Secretaryshall:
a. Certi$ andkeepat the principalofFrceof MasiedAl-Iman the original,or a copy,
of theseBylawsasamendedor otherwisealteredto date.
b. Keepat theprincipalofiice of MasjedAl-Iman or at suchotherplaceasthe Board
may determinea collectionof minutesof all meetingsof the Board.Gatherthe
minutesof all the committeesof the Boardandof membersandtheproceedings
thereof.
c. Seethat all noticesareduly givenin accordance
with theprovisionsof these
Bylawsor asrequiredby law.
d. Be custodianof the recordsandof the sealof MasjedAl-Iman andaffrx the seal,
asauthorizedby the Boardor theprovisionsof theseBylaws,to duly executed
documentsof MasjedAl-Iman
e. Keepat the principaloffice of MasjedAl-tman a membership
recordcontaining
the nameand addressof eachand any members,and,in the casewhereany
membershiphasbeenterminatedhe shall recordsuchfact in the membership
booktogetherwith the dateon which suchmembership
ceased.
f, Exhibit at all reasonable
time to any MasjedAl-lman memberon request
therefore,the Bylaws,the membership
record,andtheminutesof the proceedings
of the Boardof MasjedAl-lman andits Ad hoc committees.
g. In general,performall dutiesincidentof theoffrceof Secretary'and
law may
requiresuchotherdutiesas,by the Constitution,or by thesebylaws,or which
may be assignedto him from time to time by the Boardof MasjedAl-knan.
h. Preparethe agendafor the ExecutiveCommitteeandGeneralBody meetings,
presidingoverthe ExecutiveCommitteemeetingswhenboth the Presidentand
the Vice-President
areabsent.
i. Performall dutiespertinentto correspondences
on behalfof MasjedAl-Iman
j. Responsible
for changingandpostingprayertimes
SECTION 8.
Dutiesof the Board Members
Board membersshall:
a.
b.
c.
d.
f.
Assistthe Presidentin accomplishing
thepurposeof MasjedAl-lman.
Attendprayerat theMasjedat leastonceper week.
Visit the Masjedregularly.
Be familiar with the issuesfacingthe membersof MasjedAl-lman
Responsible
of the wellbeingof membersof MasjedAl-Iman
Responsible
securingfi.rndsfor MasjedAl-lman in orderthe Masjedro operate
andpaytho bills, debtsandsalariesto thestaff.
SECTION9.
Duties of the Treasurer
The Treasurer shall:
for, all fundsof MasiedAl-lman,
a. Havechargeandcustodyof, andbe responsible
anddepositall suchfirndsin the nameof MasjedAl-Iman in suchbanks,trust
or otherdepositories
asshailbe appointedby the Board.
companies,
b . Receive,andgive receiptfor, moniesdueandpayableto MasjedAl-Iman.
the fundsof MasjedAl-Iman asmay be
c. Dispurse,or causeto be disbursed,
directedby the Board,takingpropervouchesfor suchdisbursements.
preparedby a hiredCPA.
d. Keepa copy of financialdocuments
andcorrectaccountsof MasjedAl-Iman's properties
e. Providethe CPA adequate
includingaccountsof its assets,liabilities,receipts,
andbusinessffansactions,
gains,
andlosses.
disbursements,
in a visibleplaceinsidethe Masjedon a
f. Postsummaryfinancialstatements
quarterlybasis.
g. Exhibit at all reasonable
timesthebooksof accountandfinancialrecordsto any
memberof MasjedAl-lman on requestthereof.
h, Renderto the Board and any future Trustees,wheneverrequested,an accornt of
asTreasurer,andof the financialconditionof
anyor all of his transactions
MasjedAl-[man
Prepare,or causeto be prepared,andcertiff, or eauseto be certified,the financial
to be includedin anyrequiredreports.
statements
J . ln general,performall dutiesincidentto the office of Treasurerandsuchother
dutiesasmay be requiredby law, by theconstitutionof MasjedAl-Iman,or by
to him from time to time by the Board.
theseBylaws,or which may be assigned
k. Prepare,on beingelected,the annualbudgetof MasjedAl-lman for the next
fiscalyearin consultationwith the newlyelectedBoardandpresentingthe same
beforethe next GeneralBody meetingby the secondquarterof the year following
his election.
l. Presentbeforethe Boarda quarterlyreporton the statusof MasjedAl-Iman
financialaffairs,includingin it anonymorxdonationsandtotal donationsreceived
by MasjedAl-Iman.
of oneof the boardmembers
m. Openthe donationbox with the presence
SECTION 10.
Duties of Director of religious affair (Imam)
The Imam shallberesponsiblefor the oversightof all religiousandrelatedaffairsof
MasjedAl-Iman. The Imam shall:
of ethics.
a. Observethe teachingsof Islamandthehigheststandards
b. Possesgoodpersonalleadershipskills andconsiderhimselfa servant-leader
and
mustbe humbleandreceptivein dealingswith the community.
c. Be the only personwho c.anauthorizelectures,classesandFridayprayer
Khateebs.
d. Leadall daily prayersor assignsomeoneto leadtheprayers.
e. Be the only personwho candeclarethebeginningof fastingandthe Eid,
communicating
with IslamicCenterof Nashville.
f. Performrites of marriagein the communityandcertii/ the marriage.
g. Be responsiblefor resolvingandfacilitatingfamily issuessuchasreconciliation,
divorce,marriagedissolution,child custodyandotherfamily issues.
h. Handleconflict casebetweenthe communitymembers.
i. Be responsibleor assignsomeoneto beresponsiblefor the weekendandsummer
schoolprogramsof MasjedAl-Iman
j. Be responsiblefor guidingthecommunityin the right directionaccordingto the
teachings
of Islam.
k. Uponthe approvalof the boardthe Imamcanappointan assistantImam.
l. ConductIslamicEducationclassesfor adultsandchildrenin the community.
m. Be responsiblefor the distributionof donationsor charitiesfrom the Zakat-al-mal
andZakat-al-fitrwith the approvalfrom the Presidentor Treasurer
n. Payspecialattentionto the educationof womenandkids,andissuesrelatedto
themin Islam.
o. Aid in finding fundingfor MasjedAl-Iman.
p. Work with otherImamstowardsthe unity of Muslims.
q. Performoutreachto non-Muslimsto increasetheir understanding
of Islam.
r. Be a spokesperson
for the community.
SECTION IT.
Meeting Rulesof Order
Decisionson eachandeverymatterin the BoardandGenerallyAssemblymeetingsshall
be reachedin a parliamentaryway andin accordance
with IslamicShura,with each
memberpresentin the meetingvoting on the matter.Themembersnot attendingthe
meetingshallnot be ableto vote on any issue.Exceptionwill be madein the eventthat a
memberhasa legitimatereasonfor missinga meeting,in whichcasethe membermay
vote by writtenproxy.
SECTION12.
BoardmeetingAttendanceby non-Boardmembers
The Boardmay invite pastBoardand./orany othermemberto a Boardmeetingin orderto
get informationon the historyof pastdecisionsand/orto seektheir viewson the itemson
the agendaof the meeting.However,noneof theinviteesshallhavethe right to voteon
any Boarddecision.
SECTION
13.
VacantBoard rhemberposition
lf a BoardMemberresignsor leavestheareapriorto theexpiration
of his term,
or is dismissed,theremainingBoardmembers
shallselecta memberto fillthe
vacatedoffice. lf the resigning
Boardmemberhadanypositionwithinthe
Executivecommittee,this positionwill be reassigned
to anotherBoardmember
basedon expertiseand familiarity
withtheareasbfresponsibility.
ARTIGLE
vl: EXECUT|ON
oF |NSTRUMENTS,
DEpostrsANDFUNDS
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Execution of instruments
-i Deletcd: A memb€rof
the Boaroor
i any Associate or Ad Hoc Commifte€
I or an euditorwho is indictedor
; snested or against whom a bial is
I pending in a Stde of FederalCourt
I shalt be suspendedfrom oftcs till the
: member is acquited. lf the momber
, is convictedatbr all app€als,if any,
i the individualshall be expelledfrom
I ofiice. T
The Board,exceptas othenvise
providedin theseBylaws,mayby resolution,
authorizeany officeror agentsof MasjidAl-Farooq
tb enterintbanycontractor
execute,and deliverany instruments
in thenameof andon behalfof MasjidAlFarooq,and suchauthoritymaybe generalor confined
to specificinstanc-es.
unlessso authorized,.
no officer,agent,or employee
shallhaveanypoweror
authorityto bindMasjidAt-Farooqby anycontract
or engagement
6i to pledgeits
creditor to renderit liablemonetarily
for anypurpose
orin Lny amount.The
executorshallassumethe consequences
of anyauthorized
att
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Checksand notes
Exceptas otherwisespecifically
determined
by resolution
of the Board,or as
otherwiserequiredby law,checks,drafts,promissory
notes,ordersforthe
paymentof money,andotherevidenceof indebtedn-ess
of MasjidAl-Farooqshall
be signedby the Treasurer.countersignatures
by othersignat6ries
thatthe
Boar{of MasjidAl-Farooqapprovessnaltoe required
on c6ecksovera specified
limit'The Boardmayspecifya certainlimitfortheTreasurer
to spendwithoutthe
countersig
nature of MasjidAl-Farooq,s
signatories.
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SECTION3.
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Deposifs
J1r.-ri
All fundsof MasjidAl-Farooqshallbe deposited
fromtimeto timeto thecreditof
Al-Farooq
in
such
banks,
trusts
companies,
or otherdepositories
as the
ltasji!
Boardmayselect.
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Gifts, Donations,and Cantibutions
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The Masjid Al-Far@@q
Board may accepton behalfof MasjidAl-Farooqany
contribution;gift, bequest,or devisefor the nonprofitpurposesof this
organizationprovidingthat it does not contradictany of tire lslamic laws or the
Constitutionof MasjidAl-Farooq., 1;-,1 i i
SECTION5.
Usage of funds
All funds collectedfor a specificcauseshallbe usedfor that causeonly unless
the donor(s) of the funds authorizesits use for a differentpurposewithinthe
goals and objectivesof MasjidAl-Farooq.,
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Accounts
1,.,
TheMasjidAl-Farooqshallmaintainappropriate
interestfreechecking
account(s)
andthe Treasurershallbe responsible
for overseeing
suchaccounts
,,
as stipulatedin the Bytawsof MasjidAl-Faroeq.
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Auditing and annual report
The Board shall nominateas auditorstwo memberswho have basic knowledge
and understarldj.lgpfaccountingand audit procedures.The auditorsshall audit
MasjidAl-Earootlbbcountsannuallyand submita reportto the Board. The Board
sha!!fon^rardthe annualaudiio;';'epoiito iviasjiriAi-Fapoq members'generai/:
! /!r
body.
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ARTICLEVll: CORpOMTERECORDS,
REPORTS,
ANDSEAL.
sEcTroNt.
Maintenanceof cotporate records
Masjidru-famq shallkeepat its principatoffice:
a.
Minutesof all meetingsof the Board,committees
of the Boardandall
meetingsof Me.mbers,
indicating
thetimeandpraceof hordingsuch
meetings,whetherreguraror special,howcailed,the noticegiver,andthe
namesof thosepresentandthe proceedings
thereof.
b.
Adequateandcorrectbooksandrecordsoi account,including
accountsof
its properties
and businesstransactions
andaccounts
of itsaisets,
liabilities,receipts,
disbursements,
gainsandlosses.
:.
A recprdof its membersindicating
theirnamesandaddresses
andthe
classof membership
heldby eachmemberandthetermination
dateof
any membership. ;,
J.
A copyof Masji!Ar-Farooq's
constitutionandByrawsas amendedto
date,whichshallbe opento inspection
by themembersof MasjidAl'' Farooq
at all reasonable
timesOuringoffi-ce
hours.
SEGTION
2.
1 i"."'
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Masji d A l - Faroog'sSea/
TheBoardmay adopt,to use,andat wirtarter,a corporate
sear.suchsearsharl
be keptat the principalofficeof MasjidAl-Farooqi"'Fa'iture
to-amxthesealto
corporateinstruments
shallaffectthevalidityof anysuchinstrument.
sEcTtoN 3.
Board inspection duties
TheBoardshallhave.the
absolute
rightat anyreasonable
timeto inspectall
books,records,,and.documents
of everykind,to inspectthe physicar
properties
of MasjidAl-Ferciit'ind shailhavesucfiotnerrigntdto inspectihe books,
and properliesof thisorganization
lecords.,
as mly,be r.equii'ed
undei-the
constitution,
otherprovisions
of theseBylaws,
andprovisions
of law.
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SECTION4.
periodic repoft.
! l. .i.ci
The Board of MasjidAl-Earooqshall cause any annualor periodicreport required
under law to be preparedand deliveredto an ofiiceof the state of Tennesseeor
to the members of MasjidAl-Farooq,to be so preparedand detiveredwithin the
r,^r r\
time limitsset by law.
ARTICLEIX: AMENDMENTS
sEcTtoN1.
subjectto lhe powersof the membersof MasjidAl-Farosq
ls adopt,amend,
repealthe Bylawsof thisorganization
andexieptas otherwise
be specified
underprovisions
of law,theseBylaws,
or anyof them,maybe altered,amended,
or repealedand newBylawsadoptedby approvalof theBoard.
A proposedamendment
to the Bylawsshallbesubmittedin writingto
the Boardno laterthanninetydayspriorto a generalAssembry
meeting.
b.
lf the Boardapprovestheproposalby a majority
vote,it shallbe
presentedto the GeneralAssembly
meetingfor approval.A two third
majorityof a duryherdGenerar
Assembry
meetingis requiredto
approvetheamendment.
c.
Any amendments
reachedby the majority
of theGeneralAssembly
shallnot be in conflictwithlslamiclawsas interpreted
by thescholars
' , ', of 'Ahlu-sunahvral-Jamaah".
lf suchconflictaiises,lslamiclaw
\\ :
prevailsoverany majoritydecision.
a.
ARTIGLEX: MEETINGS
SEGTION1.
General Body meeting
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The MasjidAl-Farooqshallhaveat leastoneGeneralBodymeetingduringthe
vear.
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Newand outgoing Board memberc
Thereshallbe at leastonecommonmeetingcomprising
of all newryerectedand
outgoingBoardmemberswithinonemonthitter theete-ction.
SECTION
3.
MonthlyBoard meetings
The Boardshallmeetat Jeastonceeverymonthat sucha timeand placeas is
mostconvenient
and suitabre
to mostof the committee
members.
SECTION
4.
Noticefor general meeting
writtenor printednotice.ofa GeneralBodymeetingshallbe postedandif
necessarymailedto all the membersof theAssociation
at leasttwoweeksprior
to the dateof the meetinq.
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Emergencymeeting
An emergency
Boardmeeting
maybecalledat therequest
of at leastonethir{of - --. i oel€tedt har
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Preqident
mayalsocalla Boardmeetingin additionto the regularmonthry
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meetingsif warrantedby an emergency
need.
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Quorum
A simplemajorityof the Boardmembersshallconstitute
a quorumfor a Board
meeting.
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Meeting attendance
A Boardmemberwho has failedto attendtvglglggg$ryq c!fgrrnor]____
consecutiveBoardmeetingswithoutbeing@iFri'ii'the meetings,shallbe askedto giveexplanation
for:theabsencein writing.lf the
memberfails to do so.or if the explanation
is notsatisfactory
to the Boarolthe
lattershallconsiderdismissar
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ART|GLEXt: JUDtGtARyPROCEDURES
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Charges againsta Board member
charge(s)of misdemeanor,
misappropriation
of funds,fraud,corruption,
violation
of the constitution,
cover-upof suchoffenses,
etc.,canbe biought'against
a
Boardmemberor membersby a memberof ine Generar
nooyo"itheBoard.The
chargesshallbe putin writingandshailbe handedoverto tni_rnrnrsdletqrL
_
Secretarywho willfonvardthesameto thepresident.
sEcTroN
2.
Procedure for handling charges
The Board shall meet within two weeks of receiptof the petitionin order to set up
a panelto hear the charge(s).The panelshallconsistoi two Boardmembers,
two MasjidAl-Farooqmembers,and the lmam. The person(s)againstwhom
chargeshave been broughtdoes (do) not qualifyto be on thL paier. The lmam
shall.bethe chairpersonof the panel. The pan6lshallhearthe charge(s)as well
as witnessesfrom both sides, examineall evidencesand determinei vLioict; ii
the panelfinds clearevidenceof criminalviolation,thenthey shalldetermine
punitiveand/or correctivemeasures. The panelshall submit
a detailedreporton
theirfindingsand actionsto the Boardand membership.
ARTICLEXlt: ELECTTONS
SECTION
1.
Election commifte
l5
i formateO: Font: t2 ot
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EG;iioil=slilifou
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t*"J""ir"in"inu
rontnofoctober
inordertoetect
"""w Al-F€r& An Electioncommitteeshallconduct
the Boardmembersof Masjid
th-."jtep;tip$andshallcompriseof fourmembersof thegeneratbodyof Masjid
Al-FarooQ
dndone memberof the Board.All theelectioiofficersshallhaveihe
rightto voteas members.
SECTION2.
Nominations
The Boardwillannounce
to thecommunity
whennominations
arebeing
acceptedfor electionof newmembers.Thenornination
for theelectionsmust
reachthe ElectionCommittee
one monthpriorto thespecified
timefor election.
The Election
Committee
shallannounce
theexacttimeof elections
theFriday
beforeelections.
SECTION3.
Nominators
Thenominators
as wellas thesecondary
of thenominations
shallhavebeen
activemembersof MasjidAl-Farooq
for at leasta fullvear.
sEcTroN
4.
Term of executive committee
The termof the membersservingas executive
committee
officersshallbe limited
to two terms.
SECTION5.
Newly elected Executivecommittee
committeeshallassumechargeof
I_hel-ewlyelectedBoardandthe Executive
Masjidnt-F7qoo1on
January1't.
SECTION6.
Voiing rights
lo
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A member'who-is-fi-9f€n
activemembershailhavenevotingrights
ARTICLEXU: MTSCELLANEOUS
sEcTtoN t.
ln caseof ambiguityregardingthe interpretation
of anysectionsof the
constitution
or possibleconfliitbetweentwoor moresections,
the interpretation
of the Boardof Directorsto clarifysuchambiguities
or resolve'the
conflictshall
be final. In the interpretatio.n
of ambiguous
niatters,rsramic
ruringsmustbe
takenintoaccountandwill be applicable
in constituiional
interpr"tation.
ARTICLEVilt: DTSSOLUTION
SECTION
l.
ii, , .
In the eventof dissorution
of MasjidAr-Farooq,
its assetsremaining
after
payment,or provisions
for payment,of all debtsand liabilities
of MisjidAl-Farooq
shallbe distributed
for one or moreof its affiliated
organization.
th.t.h"r.
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exemptpurposeswithinthe meaningof section501]q(3) the Internal
_of
ioeteteo:X
-_. -. -''_try"tt"dlF."t,j1!L_-Revenuecode or corresponding
>-**-_";e_''_**=:_j
se-tionof anyrutureEl6Ei ux ;;oa;=shafbe
I
distributed
to any otherlslamicorganization
of publicpurpose.Suchdistribution
shallbe determined
and^madeoy the Boardandin accordanc"*itn attapplicable
provisionsof the lawsof lslamandthenthelawsof thecountrv
ARTICLEXIV: CONSTITUTION
ADOPTION
ANDENFORGEMENT
SECTION1.
The Constitutionshall be adoptedand in force,effectiveimmediately
after it has
been signed by a simple majorityof the totalmernberson the roll
of
Masjid
Alrt" ,l ,'
Fattr€q.
as officiarrepresentation
of MasjidAr-Farooq,
.we,.the.undersigned,
herebydeclarethaton?:ling
thisday,the
of _
20
thisdocument
setsforththeforyalffirizatio@iF*""q
andshallhencebe considered
theprincipalgoverning
lawof MasjidAl-Farooq.
,
Vice-President
Secretary
l t
Treasurer
lmamof MasjidAl-Farooq :
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