Working Together On

The Path of Allah

ICNA
Islamic Circle of North America
An organization of Islamic Workers
 Our Message
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

The Muslims in America and at global level are passing through a new wave of trials and tribulations.
The purpose of this Convention is to prepare our fellow Muslims to face the challenges of our time in
the light of the Quran and life of Mohammad (SAW). Prophet Mohammad (SAW) with his courageous
companions faced extreme sufferings, persecution, injustice, oppression, and violence. He met these
challenges with patience, perseverance but stayed focused on his mission of inviting the mankind to-
ward their creator. He approached the people with great compassion, love, and mercy. He called every-
one to submit to one God (Almighty Allah). Under divine guidance, he was able to resolve the issues of
the suffering humanity. Today, we are suffering with similar problems and issues. The challenge for the
American Muslims is how to face these trials and stay focused upon the mission of inviting the mankind
to their Creator and presenting the real message of Islam, the solution to the human problems.

We invite Muslim scholars and thinkers to look at different aspects of the subject and enlighten us in
the light of the Quran and Sunnah. We would like to seek their guidance on contemporary issues. How
did the Prophets Mohammad (SAW) and his companions faced such trials and dealt with them? What is
the nature of contemporary trials at global and national level? How do we face these trials? What is the
role and responsibility of American Muslims as ambassadors of peace and salvation for humanity? This
is even more important since in today’s environment, unfortunately, Islam and its message are being
wrongly equated with violence and conflict.

One of the major problems for Muslims in America and around the globe is the false perception that
Islam poses a global threat to civilization. As a result of that, individual Muslims are going through al-
legations, detentions, interrogations and punitive actions. Muslim countries are also facing similar chal-
lenges.

The Muslims in America are the most educated, affluent, and the cream of crop of the Muslim Nations.
They have great potential, opportunity and obligation to educate our fellow Americans about true im-
age of Islam. This cannot be achieved on individual level; a collective effort must be done in an orga-
nized fashion.

Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) was established with clear purpose of inviting the mankind to-
wards their Lord and to fulfill their obligation of being witnesses unto mankind by their words and ac-
tions and fulfill their obligation to conveying the message of Allah (SAW) to humanity with special focus
on America. We would like to enhance the true understanding of Islam among our fellow Americans; we
encourage dialogue and like to build the bridges of mutual understanding and cooperation.

“Allah does not change the condition of nations till they change themselves”. May Allah (SWT) help and
guide all of us to recognize our objective and perform our obligations towards its achievement.
Amen!
Sincerely,

Mohammad Ilyas
President ICNA
Southeast region
 Islamic Circle of North America
Seeking the pleasure of Allah (subhanahu wa ta’ala)

Intoduction
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA) is a non-ethnic, non-sectarian; open to all, independent, North
America wide, grass root Islamic organization, which seeks the pleasure of Allah (SWT) through work-
ing for the establishment of Islam in all spheres of life. ICNA has many projects, programs, and activities
which are designed to help in the process of molding the individual and reforming society at large.

Goal
The goal of ICNA shall be to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT) through the struggle of establishment of
the Islamic way of life as spelled out in the Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)

Program
1. To invite mankind to submit to the Creator by using all means of communications.
2. To motivate Muslims to perform their duty of being witnesses unto mankind by their words
and deeds.
3. To organize those who agree to work for this cause in the discipline of ICNA.
4. To offer educational and training opportunities to increase Islamic knowledge, to enhance
character, and to develop skills for all those who are associated with ICNA.
5. To oppose immorality and oppression in all forms, and support efforts for civil liberties and
socio-economic justice in the society.
6. To strengthen the bond of humanity by serving all those in need anywhere in the world, with
special focus on our neighborhood across North America.
7. To cooperate with other organizations for the implementation of this program and unity in the
ummah.

ICNA is a non-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation.

All donations are tax deductible
Tax Exempt ID #11-2925751
 Islamic Circle of North America
The central organization shall comprise of the following:
1. The General Assembly
2. The President (The Ameer)
3. Consultative Council (The Majlis ash—Shura)
4. The Executive Council
5. The Secretary General
6. The Heads of Central Departments

Charter and By-Laws

Organizational operational procedures and processes are governed by a document called ICNA Charter
and By-Laws. The goal and program are defined in the Charter and By-Laws are based upon the guid-
ance from the Qur’an and Sunnah.

Membership
Any adult, living in North America, regardless of race, color, ethnicity, family or gender, can become a
member of I.C.N.A., provided that he/she: Agrees with the aqeedah, goal, methodology and program of
I.C.N.A. Tries to practice Islam in his/her life. Extends cooperation in the struggle of I.C.N.A. Fills out the
prescribed form which should be approved by the local or regional president.

Volunteers
ICNA has many projects, programs, and activities which are designed to help in the process of molding
the individuals and reforming the society at large. Immediate volunteer opportunities are available in
the following areas.

Outreach Projects like WhyIslam, Organizers for Muslim Days at Six Flags, Quiz Competitions, Young
Muslim Youth Camp, regional and national Convention Social service workers are needed to help ICNA
Relief improve their services Mentors are needed for Youth activities and children programs.

Executive Council
Executive Council is a smaller body available to President of ICNA to help make important decisions.
The Executive Council is appointed by the President of ICNA with the consultation of Majlis As-shura
(Consultative body).

Consultative body (Majlis Ash-shura)

Every two years on an odd year, consultative body (Majlis Ash-shura) gets elected. The number of mem-
bers varies and depends on the number of members in General Assembly.

Departments
Dawah department – Why Islam, Tarbiyah (Education and Training) department – Human resource devel-
opment, Relief department – ICNA Relief / Helping hands, Publications department – The Massage Inter-
national, Book Service, Young Muslim, ICNA sister wing and Muslim Children North America (MCNA).
 Why-Islam
“Invite (all) to the Way of thy Lord with wisdom and beautiful preaching; and argue with them in ways
that are best and most gracious; for thy Lord know best, who have strayed from His Path, and who receive
guidance” [Al-Qur’an 16:125].
Inviting Mankind to submit to the Creator is the top priority of ICNA, to fulfill this obligation ICNA has
launched a unique out-reach Project – Why Islam.

Toll-Free Hotline: 877-Why-Islam

• Hotline facilitates one shahada a day, Alhamdulillah!
• Calls from all over USA and Canada
• Hotline in both English and Spanish
• Open 9 am to 9 pm
• Call volume is close to 1000 per month
• Call Center has eight volunteer associates standing by to
answer any questions on Islam.

Website: www.WhyIslam.org
• A MILLION hits per month!
• Accessed from more than 170+ countries
• Offering FREE LITERATURE on Islam
• FREE Literature shipped internationally
• Online forum: A huge success!
• Shahadahs on online discussion forum
• Outstanding team for support
• Facilitates one-on-one email correspondence
• Arranges Mosque visits for non-Muslims

Major Dawah Booths

• Times Square, Manhattan, NY
• Downtown Philadelphia, PA
• Taste of Chicago, IL
• Inner Harbor, Baltimore, MD
• LA Times Book Fair, CA
• Reston & Arlington Fairs, VA
 Islam: The Path of Moderation
For Individuals, Families & the Society
14th Southern Islamic Convention – November 28-30, 2008

The Main Program (Insha Allah)

Friday November 28, 2008 (Zul Qadah 30, 1429 Hijra) – Grand Saloon (Chattahoochee)
Day/Time Speakers Topics

9:00 am Registration
12:00 noon – 12:45 pm Lunch
Adhan – Qari Khurshid Alvi
1:00 pm – 1:45pm Sh. Mokhtar Maghraoui Jum’ah Khutbah

2:00pm – 3:30 pm Opening Session Moderation: A Fundamental Islamic Concept

Br. Saghir Nizami Moderator

2:00 pm – 2:10 pm Qari Khurshid Alvi Qur’an Recitation & Translation
2:10 pm – 2:20 pm Dr. Mohammad Ilyas Welcome to Southern Islamic Convention (Program Highlights)
2:20 pm – 2:40 pm Imam Majed Al-Sabke Quran: The Guide to Moderation
2:40 pm – 3:05 pm Br. Faddi Ezzier Moderation: Fundamental Islamic Concept and the Practice of all Prophets
3:05 pm – 3:30 pm Dr. Altaf Hussain The Balancing Act: Serving Allah, Our Families and Our Communities

3:30 pm ASR Prayer

3:45 pm – 5:25 pm Session – II Solution to Extremism : Justice for All

Br. Naeem Baig Moderator

3:45 pm – 3:50 pm Dr. Muhammad Alnahhas Qur’an Recitation & Translation
3:50 pm – 4:45 pm Dr. Steven Bell An Eyewitness Account of the Occupation of the West Bank – Palestine
4:45 pm – 5:10 pm Br. James Yusuf Yee Civil Rights - The Democratic Way
5.10 pm – 5:25 pm Frmr Rep. Cynthia McKinney Justice, Peace and Freedom: Basic Human Rights

5:30 – 7:00 pm Maghrib Prayer and Dinner

7:15 pm Isha’a Prayer

7:30 pm – 10:30 pm Session – III The Challenges of Modernity

Dr. Asif Saberi Moderator

7:30 pm – 7:40 pm Br. Atif Abbasi Qur’an Recitation & Translation
7:40 pm – 8:10 pm Dr. Altaf Husain Harmonious Family Relations: One More Step Towards Moderation
8:15 pm – 8:45 pm Dr. Sulayman S. Nyang Muslims and the Challenges of Modernity Today
8:45 pm – 9:15 pm Omar Suleiman Challenge of Society & Strength of Abubakar (RA)
9:15 pm – 9:45 pm Sh. Monzer Taleb Islam between Rejection and Extremism: Where do You Draw the Line?
9:45 pm – 10:30 pm Sh. Mokhtar Maghraoui Moderation in Islam: The Shari’a
10:30 pm – 11:00 pm Imam Abdul Malik Asserting Muslim Identity

Saturday November 29, 2008 Zul Hijjah 1, 1429 Hijra

6:30 am Fajar Prayer

6:45 am – 7:15 am Hafiz Inayatullah Tazkeer

7:30 am – 9:30 am Breakfast

9:45 am – 12:00 noon Session – IV Witness Unto Mankind

Br. Hatem Saliem Moderator

9:45 am – 10:00 am Hafiz Zakir & Dr. Asif Qur’an Recitation & Translation
10:00 am – 10:30 am Br. Joshua Evan The Essence of all Prophetic Message
10:30 am – 11:00 am Quiz & Presentation
11:00 am – 11:30 am Imam Jawad Ahmad WhyIslam: A Practical & Moderate Approach to Da’wah
11:30 am – 12:00 noon Imam Salim Qureshi Da’wah Through Relief – The Prophetic Way

12:00 noon – 1:15 pm Lunch

1:30 pm Dhuhr Prayer

2:00 pm – 3:40 pm Session – V Tribute to Imam Warith Deen Mohammed

Imam Furqan Muhammad Moderator

2:00 pm – 2:05 pm Qur’an Recitation & Translation
2:05 pm – 2:50 pm Imam Plemon El’ Amin Life & Accomplishments of Imam WD Muhammad
2:50 pm – 3:00 pm Dr. Sulayman S. Nyang, Memories of Imam WD Muhammad
3:00 pm – 3:20 pm Sister Clara School Presentation by Young Children
3:20 pm – 3:35 pm Daughter of the Imam WD My Father
3:35 pm – 3:45 pm Dr. Muhammad Yunus A Leader of Ummah

3:45pm ASR Prayer

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Session – VI Civil Liberties & Civic Responsibilities

Dr. Ahmad Zaki Moderator

3:55 pm – 4:00 pm Hafiz Inayatullah Qur’an Recitation & Translation
4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Chaplain James Yee Demanding Freedom - How to Act?
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm Br. Faddi Ezzier Perfect your Character through Moderation in Everyday Life
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm Imam Muhammad Jawad 5 Pearls of Islamic Renaissance & the American Culture

5:30 – 7:00pm Maghrib Prayer & Dinner

7:15 pm Isha’a Prayer

7:30 pm – 10:45 pm Session – VII Muslim Societies in the Age of Globalization

Imam Muhammad Jawad Moderator

7:30 pm – 7:40 pm Dr. Muhammad Alnahhas Qur’an Recitation & Translation
7:40 pm – 8:10 pm Sh. Omar Suleiman Seeing our Reflection in others
8:10 pm – 8:30 pm Community Awards & Recognition
8:30 pm – 9:15 pm Br. Naeem Baig The Work of Tarbiyah, Da’wah and Relief
9:15 pm – 10:00 pm Sh. Monzer Taleb Be Part of the Struggle: Not Just Bystanders
10.00 pm – 10:45 pm Sh. Mokhtar Maghraoui From Rasoolullah to Salahuddin

Sunday November 30, 2008 Zul Hijjah 2, 1429 Hijra

6:30 am Fajar Prayer

6:45 am - 7:15 am Imam Bilal Malik Tazkeer

7:30 am – 9:30 am Breakfast

10:00 - 1:00 pm Concluding Session Moderation: The Path to Salvation

Br. Saghir Nizami Moderator

10:00 am – 10:30 am Omar Suleiman Composure in Hardships: Lessons From Ta’if
10:30 am – 10:55 am Imam Majed Al Sabke Salvation on the footstep of Muhammad PBUH
10:55 am – 11:45 am Sh. Mokhtar Maghraoui Moderation in Islam : The Akhlaq
11:45 am – 12:15 pm Sh. Monzer Taleb Moderation in Quran & Sunnah: We Still have a Chance to Change
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm Prize Distribution
12:45 pm – 1:00 pm Dr Muhammad Yunus Let us Join Hands to Fulfill our Obligations

1:00 pm Lunch

1:45 pm Dhuhr & Asr Prayers & Adjourn

Young Muslim Program

(All Youth Program will be in Sinclair Theater)

Friday - Nov 28th Suggested Speakers Suggested Topics by Speakers

7:30 pm – 8.30 pm Br. Omer Sulaiman Realizing the Potential of the Youth
8:30 pm – 9:15 pm Altaf Husain Generation Gap: Bridging the Gap between parents and youth

Saturday-Nov 29th
10:45 am – 11:45pm Dr Altaf Hussein The Rights of our Parents
11:45am - 12:30 pm Faddi Ezzier Becoming an Adult

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Br Subhan Tariq YM 101 Luncheon

4:00 pm – 4.45 pm Br Omer Sulaiman Maryam (AS), the Ideal Role Model for the Muslim Woman
4:45 pm – 5.30 pm Imam Jawad Ahmad Plan as if you were going to live forever, live as if you die today

Sunday - Nov 30th

10:00 am – 10:30 am Imam Majed Al Sabke How to be successful in this life and in the hereafter?
10:45 am – 11:30 am Br. Omer Sulaiman Getting the most out of our youth

Br. Subhan Tariq Concluding Session: The Youth are the Present
Reverts Follow-up
• Alhamdulillah, as soon as we receive a new Shahadah, a wel-
come package is sent and attempts are made to assign a local
contact to mentor that revert. If possible, one-on-one classes
are held to teach the basics of Islam.

877-Why-Islam can provide

• Dawah brochures and literature in English & Spanish
• Billboard designs for local highways
• Radio advertisements for you community
• Public school and library presentations
• Welcome packages for new Muslims
• Training material for law enforcement agencies
• Public access TV programming
• Small billboards for your local Islamic Center
• Dawah training material and workshop outlines
• Distribution of Islamic literature
• Campus Dawah Support,
• Dawah Flyers Online; and
• Dawah through Email

WHY-ISLAM Literature
• (Spanish) El Concept De Dios en Islam
• (Spanish) Islam n Un Vistazo
• (Spanish) Que Dice El Islam Sobre El Terrorismo?
• Concept of God in Islam
• Concept of Worship in Islam
• Hijab - Unveiling the Mystery
• Islam Explained
• Life After Death
• Malcolm X - From darkness to light
• Ramadan - The Month of Fasting
Alhamdulillah! Why Islam project has produced tremendous results; this success is great bounty of Al-
lah (SWT), without His help we had not been able to do this great task of dawah.

The Why-Islam project is for everyone. To those who have little or no previous knowledge of Islam,
this invites you to a journey that is filled with treasures along the way. To those who are mystified by
the contradiction between Islam and the actions of some Muslims, we urge them to leave aside their
stereotypes and explore this site with an open mind. To those who have already experienced the sub-
lime sweetness of faith, we urge them to gather ever more pearls from the ocean of knowledge that is
Islam.

Sister Wing
ICNA Sisters Wing is very active in organizing activities for Muslim sisters all around the North America.
This division of ICNA has its local units in all major cities. Sister activities include Qur’an and Hadith
based study circles, training camps and other Dawah programs.
 ICNA Relief

ICNA Relief is division of ICNA with the objective of strengthening the bond of humanity by serving all
those in need anywhere in the world, with special focus on our neighborhood across North America.
In addition to providing humanitarian aid to Muslims abroad it is actively trying to establish services
for the needy in poor neighborhoods in cities across the North America. It has already started a family
counseling service in New York and is in the process of establishing a soup kitchen.
 Young Muslims (YM)

ICNA has established a separate division to organize all the youth activities. YM arranges summer and
winter camps, youth Neighbor Nets and other activities for long-term development of youth as true
Muslims. Brothers for Faith and Action and Sisters for Faith and Action are two divisions of YM.

Mission One Foundation One Direction One Tradition One Goal

• The goal of • Knowledge - A • The purpose of • To achieve a • Our final destina-

Young Muslims key element that Young Muslims goal, one requires tion is with Allah
shall be to seek Islam promotes is to present a path to it. To (SWT), our Sustain-
the pleasure of and the Mus- to its members this end, Young er, Protector, and
ALLAH (SWT) by lims need. This as completely Muslims has Lord. Young Mus-
educating, train- is the goal that as possible the developed guide- lims exists so that
ing and develop- Young Muslims beautiful way of lines and a cur- our generation
ing the Muslim works towards life that is Islam. riculum through does not forget
youth to be Is- and helps impart Islam is the only which this path this.
lamic workers for to its members. institution that can be realized.
Iqamat-ad-Deen Young Muslims can safeguard Young Muslims
in North America. is a growing humanity against is dedicated to
organization of the evil that providing ample
youth around has seeped into resources with an
North America, society and the intelligent and
which has been world in general. enriching envi-
moving towards Only those prop- ronment.
increasing the erly prepared can
understanding become the van-
and resolve of guard for Islam.
the next genera- Young Muslims
tion to help them strives to be a
successfully carry step in that direc-
on the torch of tion.
Islam.
 Personal Development
Self Development to fullfill the Responsibilities

Major Activities for Tarbiyah include:

Neighbor Nets; Educational Camps; Study Circles; Speakers Forums; Night Vigils.

Neighbor Nets
Neighbor Nets provide the foundation for all activities in ICNA. It consists of a small group of members
(no more than eight) who gather every week to improve their knowledge, develop brotherhood and to
do dawah. All members of ICNA participate in this program.

Tutorial Workshops
ICNA organizes one or two day training workshops. Various lectures, discussions, and QA sessions are
part of these workshops. These are organized at Regional or Unit level. Learned and professional broth-
ers/sisters in different fields offer these workshops.

Quranic Study Circles

This activity is organized by units or neighbor nets. The participants study the selected portion of Qur’an
and then share their knowledge with others. Learned Brother or sisters conduct these study circles.

Learning by Doing
ICNA workers strongly believe in the concept of learning by doing. Every one tries to get involved in
Dawah activities and starts learning the tools of this trade by just doing it.

Book Service
ICNA Book Service is a division of ICNA, which was established with the purpose of providing Islamic
literature to Muslims living in North America. It has served as a source of Islamic books for Muslims and
non-Muslims.

Newsletter: Working Together

The Secretary General is responsible to bring monthly newsletter “Working Together”.

Institute of Islamic Sciences

Headquarters building also accommodates the Institute of Islamic Sciences. This institute is founded
and managed by ICNA sister’s wing to provide the knowledge of Qur’an and Sunnah and to develop an
Islamic personality in the Muslim women by qualified teachers.