The following Vision, Mission and Guidelines are specific to the Muslim Youth & Community Center.
Vision
A center where all are welcome and which serves as a unifying platform for all area Muslims – especially our youth to:
- Develop their Islamic identity and character
- Enrich the community we live in
- Celebrate our spirit, diversity and heritage
Mission
- To offer outstanding religious, social, cultural, and civic services to the entire community
- To be a relevant resource and forum for our youth that gives them a sense of self and society
- To provide a platform for the Muslim community, and especially our youth, to positively impact the entire community
- To promote an understanding of the American Muslim experience within the broader community
Key Attributes
- Connected, not insulated
- Inclusive, not exclusive
- Activist, not isolationist
- Relevant, not out-of-touch
- Bridging, not divisive
Goals
- Create strong social bonds among the area’s Muslims, especially youth
- Foster our youth’s Islamic identity and spiritual character
- Have our youth be confident, forward-thinking members of the broader community
- Establish the Muslim community as a valuable and integral part of the broader community
Programs
- Foster Muslim Identity
- Religious Programs offered by Masjid
- Spiritual Programs
- Educational
- After school programs
- Language classes – Arabic, Urdu, etc.
- Islamic history
- Islamic arts & civilization
- Prepare for Leadership:
- Academic/Civic Seminars & Lectures
Policies & Guidelines
The Muslim Youth & Community Center will be open to all Muslims and non-Muslims.
- Access: The Youth & Community Center will be open to all Muslim and non-Muslim individuals and organizations.
- Gender: No gender discrimination for membership and positions. No gender segregation required.
- Prohibited Items: No cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol, pork products, gambling, lottery, guns, drugs or pornography permitted on premises.
- Privacy: Member contact information or email addresses will not be shared with anyone.
- Event Timings: Based on city rules.