Qualifications and Requirements:
- Be a Muslim.
- The member must be committed to Islam and should strive to implement Islamic teachings in his/her life.
- Accepts and is willing to work under this Constitution.
- Accepts to pay a membership fee, or fulfills other requirements as decided by Majlis ash-Shura.
- Accepts to abide by the decisions of the collective authority.
- Could be male or female and of the age of at least 16 years.
Applicant Approval/Disapproval:
In accordance with article 7-C3 of the Constitution “The member shall have a voting right if the member is a qualified member for at least six months prior to exercising his or her vote.”, and article 7-A7 “Approval of the applicant by the Majlis ash-Shura.” after fulfilling duties outlined in article 7-B(1-8).
Duties (article 7-B of the Constitution):
- Strives to practice the obligatory duties of Islam.
- Strives to work for the development of an Islamic personality in oneself and others.
- Visits the Masjid at least once a week.
- If a sister, visit to the Masjid is optional.
- Participates and helps in organizing Islamic activities at the Masjid and outside.
- Undertakes study of Islam.
- Strives to practice Islamic code of conduct and behavior and specially avoids committing major sins.
- Participates in charitable activities and works which yield benefits and goodness to the community.
Termination from Masjid Al-Muslimiin Membership:
Full members are considered members of the Masjid for as long as it exists, unless they commit one of the following acts:
- Apostation from Islam
- Voluntary withdrawal from the Masjid.
- Working against the aims and purposes of the Masjid.
- Cooperation with individuals whose purpose, acts, or continuous action is to disrupt, undermine, or overthrow the leadership of the Masjid without just cause.
- Continuing to commit acts that would unnecessarily place the Masjid in jeopardy or embarrassment.
Method of Termination:
A member will be notified of his pending termination and a mutual time will be set for appeal the decision before the Shura.