2024 Membership and Eligibility for Shura Council from MCQC Bylaws
Asalaamu Alaykum,
Below are definitions from the MCQC Bylaws on Membership and Eligibility for Shura Council.
III- MEMBERSHIP
The membership of the MCQC shall consist of Muslims that meet the following criteria.
- Agree with the above objectives.
- Are at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Reside within fifty (50) miles of the Quad Cities.
- Have completed the membership form.
- Regularly attend MCQC for prayers, religious classes, and community events.
- Have paid membership dues; Note: To be eligible to vote (a) one must be a member for at least 6 months; (b) membership dues must have been paid 30 days before the vote.
- All members shall be entitled to vote and hold an office in the Shura Council in accordance with the criteria established in these Bylaws.
VI - ORGANIZATION Shura Council
Any elected member shall fulfill the following requirements:
- Comply with the faith and practices of Islam.
- Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
- Be a legal resident of the United States.
- Be a member in good standing and be actively engaged in the MCQC as a volunteer for at least two (2) years (preceding the election).
- Attend at least twelve (12) educational programs during a year.
- Has not been removed from the elected office of MCQC.
- Is not an employee of MCQC.
- Has not been convicted of a felony during the ten (10) years preceding the election.
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