Membership benefits of becoming a member of ICCD Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines is a support to:

  1. Spiritual Growth & Fulfillment

• Deeper Connection to Faith: Being an active member helps strengthen your relationship with the community.
• Consistent Access to Islamic Services: Help keeps the lights on to provide regular prayer (Salat), Jummah khutbahs, Tarawih in Ramadan, Eid celebrations, and Islamic classes.
• Dua & Support: spiritual support and make dua for community members in times of need.

  2. Community & Brotherhood/Sisterhood

• Sense of Belonging: You become part of a close-knit ummah that supports each other through life’s ups and downs.
• Family-Friendly Environment: Programs for all ages—children, youth, adults, and seniors—often with Islamic values at the center.
• Shared Identity: Safe space to be your full self as a Muslim in this non-Muslim-majority societies we live in.

3. Learning & Development: Your membership is a support to:

• Islamic Education: Providing free Qur’an classes, tajwid, Arabic, Serah, Fiqh, youth programs, and halaqas.
• Guest Scholars & Speakers: Opportunities to hold more talks and seminars by respected scholars.
• Workshops & Seminars: On topics like marriage, parenting, mental health, financial planning (from an Islamic lens), etc.

4. Giving Back & Earning Rewards

• Volunteering Opportunities: members can help organize events, teach classes, support during Ramadan, maintain the mosque, or aid in community relief.
• Sadaqah & Barakah: Contributing time or resources to the masjid earns you ongoing reward (sadaqah jariyah).
• Helping the Needy: Support programs like food drives, zakat distribution, refugee assistance, etc.

5. Having a Voice & Influence

• Rights: Members often have a say in leadership performance and major decisions affecting the masjid/community center.
• Participation in Decision making and Chance of selection / election to leadership roles. 
• Shaping Programs: members can suggest or help implement new ideas for programs or events that serve the needs of the community.

6. Member Perks

• Priority for Services: Members may get priority for nikah services, funeral arrangements, or event registration.
• Discounts: Members discounted rates on event tickets, school tuition, or facility rentals.
• Recognition: Members might be acknowledged during fundraisers, annual reports, or community appreciation events.

7. Making a Long-Term Impact

• Sadaqah Jariyah Legacy: Your membership helps maintain a space where generations can pray, learn, and grow.
• Community Development: Support building projects, new programs, or expansions—leaving a lasting positive impact.