To the ICCL Community and Leadership,
We, the undersigned members of the Islamic Community Center of Laurel (ICCL), demand the immediate resignation of the current ICCL President for violating the ICCL constitution by discussing contract details of Board-appointed staff, which is not within his role. Only the ICCL Chairman may disclose such information if necessary. The following concerns, raised by former Director Muhammad Ismail in his resignation letter, highlight actions that undermine the integrity of ICCL leadership:
1. Unauthorized Disclosure of Confidential Information: During the recent General Body Meeting (GBM), the President violated the ICCL constitution by discussing the work hours and compensation, which was extremely misrepresented, of the Director of Education and the Imam, roles appointed by the Board. This action was outside his authority and disrespected the confidentiality of their contracts.
2. Failure to Address Misconduct: Despite former Director Muhammad Ismail raising these concerns with the Board, including detailed documentation, the President and Board have not issued a public apology or corrected the violation. This lack of accountability erodes community trust.
3. Unprofessional Conduct: The President has displayed unprofessional behavior, including remarks about resigning and treating leadership roles with levity. Such conduct is unacceptable for a position entrusted by the community.
These actions demonstrate a failure to uphold the ICCL constitution and the principles of transparency and accountability. The President’s conduct has damaged community trust and disrespected our staff. We respectfully demand the President’s resignation to restore integrity to ICCL leadership.
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Too much politics which delaying the extension plan and jeopardizing the UNITY of the community
ICCL leadership and staff should have a positive professional attitude and respect to entire community members. Should be honest, respectful and hold the highest integrity according to Islamic teachings. Listen to the community members for any suggestions or recommendations to improve ICCL.
Want to see change not happy with administration
My only concern is expansion. It should have been at least started by now.
I’ve been attending this masjid for years, and it’s disheartening to see how little progress has been made—especially when you look just a few miles away at places like MCC, ISWA, MFC, and Al-Huda. Those communities are thriving: welcoming environments, growing facilities, and strong leadership. They serve as examples of what’s possible when a masjid puts the community first. Unfortunately, ICCL continues to fall short. Every year, we hear the same promises—to break ground, to expand, to improve—but nothing materializes. Instead, what we see is internal politics and a lack of transparency. It feels less like a community and more like a divided space run by opposing groups with no clear direction. To be honest, it may be time for a complete reset. Leadership on both sides should consider stepping down and giving the broader community a real opportunity to take charge. This masjid has so much potential, but that potential will never be realized without unity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to serve the people.
Need a fair board.
Please resign
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To the ICCL Community and Leadership,
We, the undersigned members of the Islamic Community Center of Laurel (ICCL), demand the immediate resignation of the current ICCL President for violating the ICCL constitution by discussing contract details of Board-appointed staff, which is not within his role. Only the ICCL Chairman may disclose such information if necessary. The following concerns, raised by former Director Muhammad Ismail in his resignation letter, highlight actions that undermine the integrity of ICCL leadership:
1. Unauthorized Disclosure of Confidential Information: During the recent General Body Meeting (GBM), the President violated the ICCL constitution by discussing the work hours and compensation, which was extremely misrepresented, of the Director of Education and the Imam, roles appointed by the Board. This action was outside his authority and disrespected the confidentiality of their contracts.
2. Failure to Address Misconduct: Despite former Director Muhammad Ismail raising these concerns with the Board, including detailed documentation, the President and Board have not issued a public apology or corrected the violation. This lack of accountability erodes community trust.
3. Unprofessional Conduct: The President has displayed unprofessional behavior, including remarks about resigning and treating leadership roles with levity. Such conduct is unacceptable for a position entrusted by the community.
These actions demonstrate a failure to uphold the ICCL constitution and the principles of transparency and accountability. The President’s conduct has damaged community trust and disrespected our staff. We respectfully demand the President’s resignation to restore integrity to ICCL leadership.
9 Comments
It is so sad that the ICCL management is displaying such arrogant ignorance in dealing with serious matters close to the community causing a lot of hurt.
Too much politics which delaying the extension plan and jeopardizing the UNITY of the community
ICCL leadership and staff should have a positive professional attitude and respect to entire community members. Should be honest, respectful and hold the highest integrity according to Islamic teachings. Listen to the community members for any suggestions or recommendations to improve ICCL.
Want to see change not happy with administration
My only concern is expansion. It should have been at least started by now.
I’ve been attending this masjid for years, and it’s disheartening to see how little progress has been made—especially when you look just a few miles away at places like MCC, ISWA, MFC, and Al-Huda. Those communities are thriving: welcoming environments, growing facilities, and strong leadership. They serve as examples of what’s possible when a masjid puts the community first. Unfortunately, ICCL continues to fall short. Every year, we hear the same promises—to break ground, to expand, to improve—but nothing materializes. Instead, what we see is internal politics and a lack of transparency. It feels less like a community and more like a divided space run by opposing groups with no clear direction. To be honest, it may be time for a complete reset. Leadership on both sides should consider stepping down and giving the broader community a real opportunity to take charge. This masjid has so much potential, but that potential will never be realized without unity, accountability, and a genuine commitment to serve the people.
Need a fair board.
Please resign
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It is so sad that the ICCL management is displaying such arrogant ignorance in dealing with serious matters close to the community causing a lot of hurt.