Article III – Membership

Section 1 –Membership

Member: Any adult Muslim, male or female, living within the area of central Illinois, may become a member of ICP by submitting a membership application form to the Secretary of the Executive Committee and by contributing to ICP.

Section 2 – Rights and Privileges

Members in good standing shall have the right to participate in the election process of the Executive Committee. Members have a responsibility to provide consultation and advice (shura) to the Advisory Council when necessary.

Section 3 – Good Standing

A member shall be considered to be in good standing if he or she meets all of the following requirements:

• Believes in the five pillars of Islam (the Shahada, Prayer, Fasting, Zakat and & Hajj)
• Believes in the six article of Iman (belief in Allah SWT, His angels, His books, His messengers, the Day of Judgment, and good & bad destiny)
• Practices Islam according to the Quran and & sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH as interpreted by his companions
• Performs congregational prayers at ICP
• Volunteers for at least 24 total hours per year in any of the ICP activities, and
• Makes financial contributions to ICP as specified on the membership form

Section 4 – Renewal

Membership shall be renewed annually. Members signed up for donations under the automatic withdrawal program shall have their membership renewed automatically