✅ Transparency & Accountability
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized honesty, integrity, and openness in all matters!
Dear ICCD Community Members, Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh,
In the spirit of transparency and accountability, I write to you today about an essential aspect of our community: financial stewardship.
Our beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized honesty, integrity, and openness in all matters, including financial ones.
Let us heed his advice and strive for excellence in managing the resources entrusted to us.
As a non-profit organization, we have a duty to be transparent about our work and finances. Transparency builds trust among community members and donors.
I usually avoid mentioning the volunteer work I do at our ICCD community center, but unfortunately a rumor is spreading out in the community that I am taking advantage of my position at the Masjid to gain personal benefits, and I have no choice but to clarify that rumor, may Allah protect us all from the evil and the evil eye!
An incident happened at our ICCD Masjid while I was traveling with my family to the middle east for 3 weeks to perform Umrah, and then to attend my daughter wedding later in Amman, Jordan.
What Happen?
On Tuesday Sep 26, 2023 a water pipe broke at the Masjid 2nd floor women bathroom and the water was running unnoticed all night causing major water damage to all 3 women bathrooms on all 3 levels, damage to classroom walls and carpet, 1st floor Kids room ceiling tiles, walls and carpet, women bathroom in basement, electric room, and mechanical room, and damage to the Great Hall ceiling tiles and walls.
When the damage was noticed the next day, Br Alvi called my ServiceMaster company for help around 10 am knowing ServiceMaster crews do complete water damage restoration services.
The ServiceMaster crews arrived and did all the emergency services without any interruption to the schools schedule, and 2 days later started the repair process upon a request from board members to restore the damage.
I was notified about the incident on Monday Oct 02, 2023. One day before my safe return to the US.
Upon my arrival, I inspected the damage and filed a claim with the insurance company. The claim was approved for $55,862.57. The Insurance paid only: $53,362.57.
The deductible of $2,500.00 was donated by ServiceMaster Company.
I am sharing a folder on google drive for your review, the folder have all the claim documents, estimates, payments, photo albums, phone call record, etc Please feel free to email me if you are not able to open it. I will email you a copy.
At ICCD, We maintain a conflict of interest policy, ensuring that our board members and staff act in the best interest of the community. We are accountable to you, our community, and Allah.
Let us emulate the Prophets wisdom and commitment to financial transparency. By doing so, we honor our faith and strengthen our community bonds.
May Allah guide us in our financial endeavors, and may our actions reflect His mercy and compassion, and may Allah forgive who ever spreading the rumor and guide them to His straight path, Amen.
Jazakum Allahu khairanfor your trust and support.
Imad Achmar
ICCD President