The Islamic Council of New England is an umbrella organization established in 1984 as a non-profit religious corporation. The primary objective of the Council is to provide a platform to Islamic centers and societies operating in the New England region of the United States for improved communication and coordination of their activities.  

Upcoming Events:  

Islamic Council Spring 2012 workshop,

Location: TBD

Become a Member: Any Islamic center and masajid in New England can become a member of the Islamic Council of New England. As members of the Council, you are encouraged to have your representatives attend quarterly Council meetings.  Larger Islamic centers may have three representatives, while smaller masajids may have two representatives.  Representatives usually include the Imam, President, and/or other recommended individuals. To find out how your organization can become a member of Islamic Council of New England, please contact us at info@islamiccouncilne.org

Advertise your Event: To advertise your event, please email info@islamiccouncilne.org to put on our Calendar of Events.

Add your listing to our Directory: To include your Islamic Center, Masajid, Islamic School in our Directory Listing please email all relevant information to info@islamiccouncilne.org.

Islamic Council of N.E. first quarterly meeting of January 28^th/2012 at Wayland Islamic center:

President’s Report:

First of all, let me take this opportunity to thank our outgoing President Imam Suleiman Muhammad, who has served the Council with excellence during his tenure. Let the minutes of this meeting reflect that the Council earnestly recognizes his outstanding services.

As American Muslims, the major challenge we face today is the rising tide of Islamophobia, and anti- Sharia’h movement. Americans are constantly being misled by interest groups. This is a disservice to Muslim and non-Muslim mainstream Americans, and a divisive one. The question is what role can we play in facing off this challenge and safe guarding our future and the future of our children as Muslims? We all must be concerned about this threat and do some serious thinking as community leaders. Generally, Americans are very understanding and generous, only if we reach out to them and connect with them through the shared values we cherish. Let’s use Islamophobia in reverse to bring people together and build up bridges.

We cannot ignore our younger generation either. They need our constant guidance and support; and need to be couched how to deal with anti-Islamic sentiments. Therefore, the ICNE Conference 2012 at WPI should focus on this issue. In addition, we should expand our scholarship program to support our talented children; and, at the same time, encourage the participation of sisters in the Council, as their role is critical in the upbringing of our children.

Similarly, for the Council to be effective and have a stronger voice, it needs to broaden its base by bringing more Masajid and other Islamic organizations on its platform.   

Finally, the community is growing and so are its problems and expectations with the Council. The Council needs a critical evaluation of its strengths and resources to see how best it can meet the needs of its constituency within the scope of its charter.

Naseema Khan,PhD

Islamic Council N.E. President
 

ISLAMIC COUNCIL of N.E. Quarterly meeting highlights of September 2011:

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  • Election: The following  respected members were
    elected to lead the Council: 
    
    
    

    • President Elect: Br. Naim Assil, ( For year 2013)
    • Board Member:  Br. Salah Al-Shamiri, ( For year 2012--2014)

    
    
  •  A Warm Welcome and Thanks to the Newly Elected Officers .

•  Annual Conference: The 26 th. annual Conference was held on Oct. 8 2011 ,Saturday  9-30 AM to 8-00 PM at the Central Connecticut State University  (CCSU).
  The theme was "Ummah Under Construction, Laying Out the Blueprint For American Muslims". Dr. Riza Mansoor was the Conference Chair.
   
• Recognition Dinner: A dinner to honour the Benefactors and the past Presidents of the Council is being planned on Friday, Dec. 3 2011 at the ICB, Wayland.