So far, Imam Sharif has provided the American Islamic communities, under the leadership of Imam W. D. Mohammed, with the best solutions to the leadership questions asked of the Louisville, Ky Imams gathering; continue the leadership of Imam W. D. Mohammed. Over 100 Imams attended this gathering, as printed in the report. This huge group of leaders had varying positions on matters but, what is really important about them is, this is the first time that we have had an opportunity to see them at work as a group. I would ask the reader to consider all factors and give to this body of Imams a grade. So far, my grade for them is a C minus for effort.
One Hundred Imams came together searching for solutions to their identity crisis, leadership confusion, and blurred vision. I personally would rather they had met to solve our economic problems. In that, all those other questions were answered and solutions were established by the leadership of W. D. Mohammed. Of course, there are those whom would always be, re-inventing wheels.
As Imam Sharif implied, sure there are opportunities for an association of Imams but, in no ways this association would establish itself as national representatives over our autonomous Masajid and Islamic Centers. Thanks to Imam W. D. Mohammed, we now know the importance of a sovereign Islamic Society.
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Masjid Al-Mu'minun - Memphis, Tennessee
Results of Community Shura - Conducted May 17, 2009
WHAT IS OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE LOUISVILLE BODY ?
Our relationship with the Louisville body is one of constructive consultation in a spirit of goodwill, consistent with Imam W. Deen Mohammed's expressed vision regarding local autonomy.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ASSIGNED BY THE LOUISVILLE BODY:
1. How do we structure ourselves as a collective group [consideration]?
While maintaining autonomy and consultation with no organizational structure imposed over local communities, as directed by our leader, we shall link ourselves to the language, leadership, and legacy of Imam W. Deen Mohammed and mutually commit ourselves to manifest the fruit thereof in our respective areas.
2. How do we deal with our national, international issues and concerns ?
(a.) Convention (b.) Invitations (c) Other
(a.) Convention -
Due to the Mosque Cares' demonstrated organizing ability for Ramadan Session 2008, the Mosque Cares will be the organization to conduct Convention/Ramadan Session 2009. Let us postpone discussion of Convention organizing until the completion and evaluation of this year's Convention/Ramadan Session.
(b.) Invitations -
Given that we have various established Associations and additional Associations, Foundations, and Institutes to come, the person or entity contacted by an inviting entity - for now - will have to make a judgment call as to whom to refer the invitation. Judgment exercised will soon be seen.
(c.) Other- -(Not listed in the Official Summary of Items To Be Discussed)
"Leadership is in the resourceful people that represent the productive life of this society." - IWDM The leadership in our general association's resourceful people, who represent our productivity in various areas of concern, places an inherent call upon them to work with like-minded or supportive people to continue their service, which may lead to Foundations and Institutes supported by recognition of the service rendered and its faithfulness to our interests.
3. How to deal with (in a supportive manner) the family of Imam W.D. Mohammed?
We request clarification on the situation and what is meant by "support."
I.D. (Identification) or Name [consideration]
Our general community can be referred to as "associated communities under the leadership of Imam W. Deen Mohammed" without capitalizing anything but IWDM's name.
In the event of formation of an Imams' Association, it can have its own name.
- Imam Rashad Sharif -
ATTACHMENT: [ PER SEPTEMBER 14, 2008 EMAIL ]
As-Sallamu-Alaikum,
Imam Faheem Shuaibe,
Ramadan Mubaarak,
I'm pleased to inform you that per Imam W. Deen Mohammed's Instructions to me in June of this year in Chicago, he said
" Yahya if anything should happen to me this community will remain as I have set it up. The Masjids will remain autonomous and no one will be over anyone. The leadership is local, we cooperate with each other on community concerns through consultation with each other, but no organizational structure".
So there is no need for a Framework for National Stability or any such Frameworks. The Followers of Imam W. Deen Mohammed is very stable. The Imam also added that this "structure" makes for better progress. Imam Yahya AbdullahAlhamdulillah! Imam Yahya.Thank you for this very important information. I conducted more that 100 interviews with people at the Janazah. And there was a felt need among many for some idea about moving forward. I had nothing to offer at the time and I was not personally comfortable with just leaving any of the sincere followers of Imam Mohammed (Rahim Allahu Alaihi) without at least something to consider.
Unfortunately, I didn't have this very significant information from you. I will share it with all those that I am in contact with. Insha'Allah when the Imam's meet after the Jum'uah at the Ramadan Session this can be made clear to everyone there.
Thank you.
Ramadan Mubarak.
Your Friend
Faheem Shuaibe
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