FAQ

What is MUNA?

Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA) is a faith based religious and social organization, established in 1990 as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Over the past three decades, MUNA has expanded its’ activities across the United States.

MUNA offers unique programs and services that seek to improve the individual, family and the greater society by imparting Islamic knowledge, promoting social service, engaging in community activism, and much more.

Over the years, MUNA has evolved into a nationally recognized grassroots organization. The organization is empowered by a unique emphasis focused on personal development of individuals through a comprehensive Islamic education and active involvement in communities across the country by providing opportunities for social service, interfaith initiatives, youth programs, and community development.

By cooperating and collaborating with other organizations, MUNA strives to maintain harmonious relationship with various organizations, religious and ethnic communities and neighbors across the USA.

What are the Guiding Principles of MUNA?

The guiding principles in adopting decisions and carrying out activities of this organization shall be the Holy Quran and the Sunnah. MUNA shall function as a nonprofit organization under the Federal and the State laws and regulations.

What is the Mission of MUNA?

The Mission Statement (aim and objective) of this organization shall be to seek the gratification of Allah by taking up the tasks of improving personal, moral and social lives of people.

How many agendas does MUNA work on?

There are five points of work, which MUNA follow

1. Da’wah: To call Muslims to practice the commandments of Islam and introduce Islam to the non-Muslims.

2. Organization: To organize those individuals under this organization, who are interested in working for the betterment of themselves and for the society.

3. Education: To strive to improve individual’s life through acquiring Islamic knowledge and skills.

4. Social Service: To carry out social welfare services for the development of the society.

5. Relationship: To try to develop mutually beneficial relationships with different organizations, religious and ethnic communities and neighbors.

How many types of MUNA Membership?

There shall be three types of membership in this organization, namely:

1. Associate Member.

2. Member.

3. Senior Member.

How to be an Associate Member of MUNA?

A. Any individual, who is interested in performing the basic responsibilities of Islam (re: article 3) can become an Associate Member of this organization if he/she –

1. Agrees with the aim, objective and agenda of the organization, and

2. Makes regular financial contributions.

What is the procedure for becoming an associate member of MUNA?

Anyone can become an Associate Member if he/she expresses interest by accepting the above terms and filling out the prescribed form.