Mission & Vision

The vision statement describes what the organization wants to achieve.

The mission statement describes what you do now to achieve the vision of the organization in the future.

First answer the following questions

• Who are we

• What are the needs that we exist to meet or address

• What do we need to recognize, anticipate, and response to these needs or problems

• How should we respond to our key stakeholder

• What are our philosophy, values and culture

• What makes us ditinctive or unique

Developing a vision

• Involve members (especially with opposing views) so the vision expreses their community goal

• The vision should be inclusive and not narrow

• The vision should be flexible

Developping a mission statement

• Who are the people we are trying to benefit

• What are we providing to them

• How are we going to provide that

• What is the intent of providing these benfits to these people

• Try to reflect into your values and how you do your work

Who are we?

Muslims

What do we need?

• Place of worship and religious education

• Activities, programs and services

• Establish a strong Muslim community

• Engage with the non-Mulsim community

What do we need to do to respond to these needs?

• Strong organization with inclusion and accountability

• Strong community with unity and brotherhood

• Expanded programs and services

• Interfaith, share the value of Islam and improve the image of Islam

• Engage with and serve the Muslim community and the non-Muslim community

• Plan for the future with clear goals, strategic plans and steps to implement them

• Advocate for the rights of Muslims

• Islamic school: part-time, full-time, and college-level courses

What are our values?

• Compassion

• Justice and equality

• Brotherhood

• Service

• Engagement

Examples of mission and vision statements (from existing masjids in US):

• Place to worship and practice Islam

• Safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment

• According to the Quran and the sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him)

• To increase Muslims in knowledge and spirituality

• To build and serve a strong Muslim community

• To unify Muslims' efforts and communities

• To convey the message of Islam to Non-Muslims

• To install Islamic values and the appreciation of them

• To make contribution to society

• To clear misunderstanding of Islam

• To build bridges of communication

• To demonstrate the effectiveness of Islam in today’s world

• To pursue freedom and justice in a a peaceful and caring way