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About Islamic Society of Markham

ism2 The Islamic Society of Markham, by the Grace of Allah SWT, completed construction of the First Masjid in the Town of Markham in the year 2005. The Masjid is located at the intersections of Denison St. and Middlefield Rd.

The Municipality of Markham is one of the fastest growing communities in Canada and Muslims make up a large part of the growth. Most of the Muslims in this community are first generation immigrants from all over the world, who started settling here in the early nineteen eighty's and are primarily professionals and working class people.

Jam'e Masjid Markham has become a focal point for the Muslims of Markham. It is centrally located in the midst of a Muslim community and services the religious, social and recreational needs of this community.
In addition to the five daily prayers, two Jumah services are conducted each Friday both to a full house of worshippers. The Masjid conducts classes in Islamic education for young children, and hosts Spiritual enrichment events, many of which are led by world renowned Islamic Scholars.

Insha’ Allah, future plans include facilities for funeral services and a full time school for Muslim children which will combine the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum with Islamic studies.

ISM maintains excellent relationships with Community Leaders, Law Enforcement Officials, the Markham-Stouffville Hospital and other community service providers to foster multi-cultural awareness and appreciation, and to represent the Muslims in Markham as exemplary members of the community. We also support many charities and world wide disaster relief efforts.

ISM Vision

ISM's mission is to provide a uniform platform of expression for Islam, to develop educational, dawah and social services that translate the teachings of the Quran and the Sunnah into everyday living, and to enhance Islamic identity in the society.

Our Management is dedicated to the following Islamic goals and objectives which we believe will best serve the community's needs at present and in the future.

GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES

To be carried out in accordance
with the Islamic Shariah and Hanafi School of Thought

	a.	Help Muslims in the town of Markham carry out Islamic activities in pursuance of Islam as a complete way of life.
	b.	Establish and manage Masajid, places of worship to pray to Almighty Allah in an Islamic way.
	c.	Establish and manage centers and schools to provide Islamic religious education to children and adults i.e., Tahfiz-ul-Qur’an, Fiqh and other academic courses conforming to the Ontario Ministry of Education.
	d.	Provide facilities for marriages in accordance with Islamic laws and traditions
	e.	Provide funeral, burial and cemetery facilities to Muslims
	f.	Propagate and promote Islam and to publish Islamic books, literature and to maintain a library for these purposes
	g.	Carry out religious and charitable acts including helping the needy families
	h.	Strengthen fraternal bonds and brotherly relations among Muslims
	i.	Further cooperation with and among Islamic organizations
	j.	Print, publish, and promote the aims and objectives of ISM
	k.	Initiates and devise effective programs and projects for the promotion of Islamic da’awa and dissemination of Islamic knowledge both among Muslims and non-Muslims
	l.	Help the Muslim community with regard to children’s aid matters, shelter for distressed families and the elderly and provide counseling and other services
	m.	Establish and/or co-ordinate with existing Bai-tul-Mals, Islamic financial facilities or institutions to accommodate Muslims financial needs from the Islamic point of view
	n.	Organize, facilitate and/or conduct various programs and activities for the youth and community members
	o.	Help revive the aamals of Masjid Nabawi in ISM established facilities
	p.	Establish, facilitate and promote Daa’wa and Tabligh

Volunteer Committees

ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE – Chair: Mansoor Aziz

Team: Ehsanullah Ehsan / Ayube Rahaman / Ahmad Rahman / Ismail Bhayat / Nadeem Hussain

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Employees and related matters including Hiring, Salaries,Discipline, Job Descriptions, Rules & Regulations, Personal Files, Work Hours,Vacations & Holidays; ISM Policies & Procedures; Jumah Program; Announcements; Imam, Jamaʼt and Azan related matters; and other general administrative tasks.

DAWAH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE - Chair: Mohammad Ibrahim

Team: Mansoor Aziz / Syed Zaheeruddin / Ahmad Rahman / Basir Munshi / Saquib Sheikh / Ismail Bhayat

RESPONSIBLE FOR: All schooling and educational matters; Liaison with Community, Parents and Teachers; future enhancements of Education programs.

EVENTS & KITCHEN COMMITTEE – Chair: Syed Zaheeruddin

Team: Amjad Khan / Mohammad Ibrahim / Mohammed Fazal / Basir Munshi

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Managing all Events, Kitchen, Food & Catering; Ramadan Iftar Program; Annual BBQs and Dinners; Catering for all programs; and Maintenance and Upkeep of the Kitchen.

FINANCE COMMITTEE – Chair: Ehsanullah Ehsan C.A.

Team: Mohammad Ibrahim / Ismail Bhayat / Ahmad Rahman / Ayube Rahaman

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Financial Management, Accounting, Audits, Internal Controls, Banking and Cash flow; Monthly and Periodic Reporting of transactions and financial status to the Shoura Council; Government liaison, all Statutory Filings and coordination; and Data management.

FUND RAISING COMMITTEE – Chair: Mohammed Zaheeruddin Ansari

Team: Ehsanullah Ehsan / Basir Munshi / Nisar Alvi / Zia Naqvi / Nadeem Hussain

RESPONSIBLE FOR: All fund raising efforts including Fridays, Ramadan and Monthly Pledges; special campaigns; interface with other organizations for mutual fund raising programs and efforts; and controlling Donation receipts.

OPERATIONS COMMITTEE – Chair: Mansoor Aziz

Team: Mansoor Aziz / Mohammed Fazal / Nadeem Hussein / Nadeem Malang / Amjad Khan

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Operations, Maintenance, Security, Cleaning and Upkeep of all ISM Facilities; Landscaping and Snow Removal; Opening and Closing of Masjid; Parking; Notice Boards; Managing Caretakers; Garbage Disposal; Utilities and Cost thereof; and Construction and Improvements.

DAWAH & PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE – Chair: Ehsanullah Ehsan C.A.

Team: M. Z. Ansari / Mansoor Aziz / Ahmad Rahman / Nadeem Hussein

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Dawah activities; Liaison with Masjid Wali Jamat and Toronto Markaz in respect of Dawah programs and Ijtemas; Inter-faith Dialogues & Contacts; Hospital Visitations; Public Relations; Community Contacts; Media Contact; Interface with other Masajids and Community Organizations; and Contacts with Government Organizations etc.

YOUTH AND SPORTS COMMITTEE – Chair: Ismail Bhayat

Team: Saquib Sheikh / Ahmad Rahman / Zia Naqvi

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Reaching out to youth; organizing youth programs and sports activities; working with Ulema and other organizations to encourage and support our youth and to join them with the Masjid.

ZAKAT & CHARITY COMMITTEE – Chair: Mohammed Ibrahim

Team: Ehsanullah Ehsan / Syed Zahiruddin

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Collection, Control and Distribution of all Zakat, Fitra and Charity; Verification of Beneficiaries; and permanent records thereof.

Approved by the Board of Directors
Islamic Society of Markham

Islamic Society of Markham Management Team

Founding Members
M. Zaheeruddin Ansari	Ehsanullah Ehsan, C.A.	Mohammed Ibrahim
Mansoor Aziz	Mohammed Fazal	Zaheeruddin Syed

Board of Directors
M. Zaheeruddin Ansari	Ehsanullah Ehsan, C.A.
Mansoor Aziz	Mohammed Ibrahim
	Zaheeruddin Syed

Officers
Ehsanullah EHSAN, - C.A. (Treasurer)	Dr. Abdur Razzak Ladha, (Secretary)

Shura Committee Members
M. Zaheeruddin Ansari	Mohammed Ibrahim
Mansoor Aziz	Amjad Khan
Ehsanullah Ehsan, C.A.	Dr. Abdur Razzak Ladha
Mohammed Fazal	Abdul Qadir
	Zaheeruddin Syed