IILM - WHO WE ARE

The Institute of Islamic Learning in Metroplex is a 501c-3 non-profit organization located in Plano, TX. It has been serving Momineen and Muslimeen in North Dallas since January 2002.

IILM ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE

·   Structured under a Constitution

·         Registered as a non profit

·         Regular Executive Committee meetings

·         Consultations with Community Members as necessary

What drives us here at IILM

IILM membership desires  to be a unique and progressive community providing quality educational services  to young and old in order to promote and inculcate an Islamic way of life enabling progression in the local society as good Muslims and civically engaged citizens.

Our strategic outlook

Concerned with adapting to a changing environment, for the past six years, we have continually reviewed the context and the manner in which we intend to run the affairs of the Community. The central plank of this strategy is to offer and expect excellence in Islamic Learning and build a sustainable organization by building not just bricks and mortar edifices, but build human resources through numerous capacity building initiatives. These initiatives are future oriented, comprehensive and strive to build consensus on the shape of Islamic Centers for the coming generations.

Our activities:

·         Supporting the religious, educational and social needs of members by holding programs, inviting scholars to address the community and promoting the involvement of our youth in public service.

·         Becoming a focal point of learning, and a resource for disseminating knowledge about Islam. IILM is currently running an Islamic Sunday school with enrollment of 80  students.

·         Spreading the message of understanding among people of various faiths by engaging our community at broader level

·          Promoting and delivering charitable services in the areas of and education by joining hands with several religious and non-religious organizations.

Education:

·         Properly educating  our future generations about the religion of Islam and serve as a podium for dialogue and discussions across people of different faiths.

Future preparation:

·         Prepare our future generations to address the challenges of a dynamic environment through a strong focus on modern education.

Socio-economic needs:

·         Provide comprehensive array of learning activities and programs for building a socially balanced and economically strong community that contributes to the wider society

Activities and Accomplishments 2002  – 2008

·         Sunday School operating since 2002

·         Weekly Religious Gatherings since 2002

·         Annual Muharram and Ramadhan Programs since 2002

·         Invited speakers from different backgrounds to promote Islamic teachings

·         Nikah services to the local community

·         Inter-faith and intra-faith activities

·         Promote understanding of Islam, Muslims, teachings of the Ahlul Bayt

-          Intercommunity bridge building

-          Annul Mother’s Day interfaith Celebration

-          Annual Interfaith Iftaar

·         Various presentations on Islam at to Churches, Synagogues, community centers

·         Fund raising for relief to victims of Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Hurricane, War

·         Workshops on preventing domestic violence

·         Reached out to elected representatives on issues of concern to Muslims.

·         Interacted with members of the newsprint and TV media on world events

·         Participation in activities of national and international organizations.