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Membership

Islamic Community Center of Des Plaines

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ICCD Membership

Any Sunni Muslim who agrees with the objectives of the Corporation (Masjid) can apply for membership. Members will be eligible to serve on the committees under Article X of the bylaws and will be eligible for nomination to the Board of Directors. 

  1. A Muslim : A person who believes in Allah and the prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as the last messenger, the son of Abdullah, born on or about 570 C.E. in the land of Arabia, and further believes in the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) as the basis of the Islamic faith.
  2. Any Muslim who resides in the following suburbs: Des Plaines, Glenview, Morton Grove, Mount Prospect, Niles, Park Ridge, Prospect Heights, and Wheeling, and has been a resident for over at least one year, and who support the objectives of the Masjid, can apply for the registration. To be eligible to vote a new member should have  completed the registration at least sixty days before any election.
  3. Non-Voting Member: Any person who lives outside of the above mentioned suburbs as enumerated in paragraph (2) and agrees with the objectives of the Masjid can be a member of the Masjid and serve in any capacity, but is not eligible to either vote in election or to be a board member.
  4. Membership of any individual may be terminated by the board of directors with a two third (2/3) majority vote of the Board of Directors. However, any termination vote shall be preceded by a warning and then written notice to the member, and a subsequent hearing informing the member of the basis for the termination. The decision of the board will be final and bonding.
  5. All members required to comport themselves in appropriate Islamic manners and etiquette while in the Masjid. No member shall engage in any violent activities toward any other member, employee, Board of Directors, or officer of the Masjid.
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Years of contributing to the development and progress of Islam.

Membership Benefits

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.
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