MISSION STATEMENT, AIMS AND PURPOSES
The purpose of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center is to please Allah (SWT) by obeying His commands. To invite all to that which is good, enjoin that which is right and forbid that which is wrong according to the Quraan , Prophetic Tradition (Sunnah) and the commentary of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed (rad)establish worship as well as serve as a voice for the citizens of the community against the ills of society. Our mission is to achieve a unified front that would promote a better sense of community and instill a sense of responsibility among both members and non-members. Our mission is to enhance and maintain a better quality of life for the surrounding neighborhood and the members themselves. We will establish open and productive advocacy programs and effectively strategize positive interactions between local and state government officials and our citizens. Our mission is to achieve these ends through implementation of the teachings of the late Imam Warith Deen Mohammed (may Allah be pleased with him), who advocated that Man is a Thinking Human Being, that Words Make People and that Crime is a Moral Problem.
We will achieve our mission as follows:
A. To strive to improve building conditions at 10 South 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 and ultimately acquire a facility that suits the very needs of the community. This said facility will in no way become the personal property of any member or non member of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center rather it will remain the estate of the community in associate with the ministry of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.
B. Yusuf Shah Islamic Center recognizes the importance of effective communication and as such, will strive to improve communications between the members, community officials and various government agencies with authority over the local jurisdiction.
C. Yusuf Shah Islamic Center recognizes the importance of those in authority and the responsibility to protect their leadership rights.
D. Masjid Yusf Shah shall strive to organize an Advisory Board so as to engage in effective self-advocacy.
E. To encourage members to develop and utilize their skills for the benefit of the other members, the Corporation and the Masjid as a whole.
F. To lobby government and regulatory agencies for protective policies and laws beneficial to our members and society as a whole.
G. To provide advocacy and assistance to other places of worship and their members.
H. To help Muslims and non Muslims better understand how to practice Islam based on the Quraan and Prophetic tradition (Sunnah).
I. Conduct religious, educational, social and other activities according to Islam proper.
J. Nature and Affiliation: Conduct the affairs of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center and join forces with any masajid in the association of the community established by the late Imam warith Deen Mohammed. We will also work with any other Muslim organization of good standing outside of the fore mentioned association.
The purpose of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center is to please Allah (SWT) by obeying His commands. To invite all to that which is good, enjoin that which is right and forbid that which is wrong according to the Quraan , Prophetic Tradition (Sunnah) and the commentary of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed (rad)establish worship as well as serve as a voice for the citizens of the community against the ills of society. Our mission is to achieve a unified front that would promote a better sense of community and instill a sense of responsibility among both members and non-members. Our mission is to enhance and maintain a better quality of life for the surrounding neighborhood and the members themselves. We will establish open and productive advocacy programs and effectively strategize positive interactions between local and state government officials and our citizens. Our mission is to achieve these ends through implementation of the teachings of the late Imam Warith Deen Mohammed (may Allah be pleased with him), who advocated that Man is a Thinking Human Being, that Words Make People and that Crime is a Moral Problem.
We will achieve our mission as follows:
A. To strive to improve building conditions at 10 South 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Mount Vernon, NY 10550 and ultimately acquire a facility that suits the very needs of the community. This said facility will in no way become the personal property of any member or non member of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center rather it will remain the estate of the community in associate with the ministry of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.
B. Yusuf Shah Islamic Center recognizes the importance of effective communication and as such, will strive to improve communications between the members, community officials and various government agencies with authority over the local jurisdiction.
C. Yusuf Shah Islamic Center recognizes the importance of those in authority and the responsibility to protect their leadership rights.
D. Masjid Yusf Shah shall strive to organize an Advisory Board so as to engage in effective self-advocacy.
E. To encourage members to develop and utilize their skills for the benefit of the other members, the Corporation and the Masjid as a whole.
F. To lobby government and regulatory agencies for protective policies and laws beneficial to our members and society as a whole.
G. To provide advocacy and assistance to other places of worship and their members.
H. To help Muslims and non Muslims better understand how to practice Islam based on the Quraan and Prophetic tradition (Sunnah).
I. Conduct religious, educational, social and other activities according to Islam proper.
J. Nature and Affiliation: Conduct the affairs of Yusuf Shah Islamic Center and join forces with any masajid in the association of the community established by the late Imam warith Deen Mohammed. We will also work with any other Muslim organization of good standing outside of the fore mentioned association.
