The Islamic Shura Council is an umbrella organization of Mosques & Muslim organizations serving the Muslims of Southern California. Since 1995, the Council continues to foster the spirit and culture of "working together" at all levels in one of the most diverse and largest Muslim populations in the country.
The Shura Council's membership covers all four counties of Southern California in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside & San Bernardino. It closely liaises with the San Diego community and with the establishment of the Northern California Islamic Council - most of the Muslim communities of the State of California are now able to to remain formally connected, vibrantly engaged and actively learn from each other for the good of all.
The Shura Council serves as a valuable resource on Islam and Muslims in Southern California to the leadership of all faiths, public sector agencies and myriad community based organizations. It maintains an ongoing working relationship with a host of social justice organizations and several faith groups to work for the betterment of Southern California.
The Shura Council is led by an elected Board of nine prominent leaders of the Southern California Muslim community who meet each month. Their work and progress is reported to the General Assembly each quarter. Together they deal with pertinent issues of common interest and concern to all Muslims. The current Shura Council Board is comprised of the following:
- Dr. Maher Hathout, ICSC - Chairman
- Samer Soubra, IIOC - Vice Chairman
- Dr. Idris Traina, IC Hawthorne - Secretary
- Br. Kalim Farooki, ISCN - Treasurer
- Imam S. Moustafa Al-Qazwini, IECOC
- Imam Taha Hassane, IC San Diego
- Edina Lekovic, MPAC
- Dr. Sophia Momand, IC So.Bay
- Imam Ameen Omar, Masjid Al-Shareef
- Br. Masoud Nassimi, CAIR
Mission: The Islamic Shura Council assists Muslim organizations in serving the Muslim community and the society-at-large. It represents the consensus of its members. It coordinates community activities, enables effective communications, advocates on behalf of its member organizations, and fosters leadership development
Vision: To be a leading organization for unity and excellence |
