The Board of Trustees has officially announced their dissolution. This outcome is a testament to the persistence of our congregation in demanding a culture of accountability and integrity. We now turn our collective focus toward the transition process and the selection of an interim body that truly upholds our values.
April 17, 2015
Final supporters
We the members of the congregation demand the immediate dissolution of the Islamic Center of America’s Board of Trustees (BOT). Our reasons are as follows:
1. The actions and inactions as Trustee members has resulted in the departure of another Imam.
2. The size of the Board is too large with 35 members. General Motors Corporation has 12 members. City of Dearborn has 7 Council members.
3. The sanctity of the religious institution has been compromised. While there are some devout and sincere members, all are responsible as a trustee member and should be held accountable.
4. Loss in public trust and the members of the congregation demands transparency and accountability.
5. The abusive and hostile environment towards other trustees, employees, internal clubs and the Imam is a gross violation of Islamic principles and values.
6. The defamation of the religious leader and Imam was poorly handled. The Board failed to take action and refute the false claims against him until four days after he resigned. This has been ongoing for over 5 years.
7. Shame on you for failing to take any true steps towards American style reforms. Lip service will not be enough. “ Hosni Mubarak” thinking is not welcome in the United States, especially to us Muslim citizens -citizens of the greatest country on earth.
“We the people” as members of the ICA congregation demand REFORMS now by empowering an interim board consisting of: the original founding members, the existing chairman and vice chairman, two members from the Women’s Society and Two Members of Young Muslim Association. Founding members (originally with Imam Chirri) are excluded and should remain.
We beg you to embrace true democratic reforms, and pray that you will have the courage to answer our prayers by this Friday.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 30, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2015
268 Comments
The Board is out of touch with reality and has continually failed to serve the community. After 18 years of service, the Board didn't even defend the Imam against the false accusations.
There is no place in Islam for racism and discrimination. It is shameful that such things are even thought of in a mosque. I hope that change will happen and Insha'Allah it will be for the best.
The board has done the biggest disservice to the religion of islam and the islamic center of America. With greed, selfishness, mistrust, and egos, the board has brought upon this community it's blackest days. Board must dissolve.
Ica for the people not the board. Support center only with our one and only imam qazwini. If the board truly cared they will dissolve. Fair and square. No more games. Save the center. Save the Sayed.
ICA is for the people and future generations. Our Imam is Sayed Qazwini. He has dedicated so much during 18 years and many of us would be lost without him. We demand reform, change, and new beginnings. The board must dizzolve!
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The Board of Trustees has officially announced their dissolution. This outcome is a testament to the persistence of our congregation in demanding a culture of accountability and integrity. We now turn our collective focus toward the transition process and the selection of an interim body that truly upholds our values.
April 17, 2015
Final supporters
We the members of the congregation demand the immediate dissolution of the Islamic Center of America’s Board of Trustees (BOT). Our reasons are as follows:
1. The actions and inactions as Trustee members has resulted in the departure of another Imam.
2. The size of the Board is too large with 35 members. General Motors Corporation has 12 members. City of Dearborn has 7 Council members.
3. The sanctity of the religious institution has been compromised. While there are some devout and sincere members, all are responsible as a trustee member and should be held accountable.
4. Loss in public trust and the members of the congregation demands transparency and accountability.
5. The abusive and hostile environment towards other trustees, employees, internal clubs and the Imam is a gross violation of Islamic principles and values.
6. The defamation of the religious leader and Imam was poorly handled. The Board failed to take action and refute the false claims against him until four days after he resigned. This has been ongoing for over 5 years.
7. Shame on you for failing to take any true steps towards American style reforms. Lip service will not be enough. “ Hosni Mubarak” thinking is not welcome in the United States, especially to us Muslim citizens -citizens of the greatest country on earth.
“We the people” as members of the ICA congregation demand REFORMS now by empowering an interim board consisting of: the original founding members, the existing chairman and vice chairman, two members from the Women’s Society and Two Members of Young Muslim Association. Founding members (originally with Imam Chirri) are excluded and should remain.
We beg you to embrace true democratic reforms, and pray that you will have the courage to answer our prayers by this Friday.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 30, 2015
Reached 100 supporters
January 28, 2015
268 Comments
We support imam Sayed Hassan Al Kazwini, We demand the dissolution of the board and request new elections. The board has failed to represent this diverse and honorable community, and they have failed miserably . Enough is enough.
The Board is out of touch with reality and has continually failed to serve the community. After 18 years of service, the Board didn't even defend the Imam against the false accusations.
There is no place in Islam for racism and discrimination. It is shameful that such things are even thought of in a mosque. I hope that change will happen and Insha'Allah it will be for the best.
The board has done the biggest disservice to the religion of islam and the islamic center of America. With greed, selfishness, mistrust, and egos, the board has brought upon this community it's blackest days. Board must dissolve.
Ica for the people not the board. Support center only with our one and only imam qazwini. If the board truly cared they will dissolve. Fair and square. No more games. Save the center. Save the Sayed.
ICA is for the people and future generations. Our Imam is Sayed Qazwini. He has dedicated so much during 18 years and many of us would be lost without him. We demand reform, change, and new beginnings. The board must dizzolve!
Sincerity, Transparency and Commitment.
Sincerity, Transparency and Commitment.
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We support imam Sayed Hassan Al Kazwini, We demand the dissolution of the board and request new elections. The board has failed to represent this diverse and honorable community, and they have failed miserably . Enough is enough.