ICNL OPEN HOUSE 2003

Greetings and AcknowledgementsIslamic Center of New London- a Snap

ShotICNL Vision and MissionEvolution of the Muslim Community in NLOpportunities and Challenges Moving Forward

Greetings

Muslim CommunityNeighborsFaith Community and ClergyCity OfficialsPress and MediaFriends and Well-Wishers

Acknowledgements

The ICNL “Founders”: John Shamsideen, Hamidullah Muhammad,

Naim Umrani, Munir Elahi Professor Patrice BrodeurThe St. Francis HouseThe Byles Funeral HomeThe New London Clergy AssociationThe Day

Islamic Center of New London- ICNL

NaturePurposeMembershipOrganization

Vision and Mission

VisionTo be the best community raised up for

mankind (Al-Qur’an 3:110)

MissionEnjoin right conductForbid indecencyTo believe in AllahTo be a community of moderation

Evolution of the ICNL

The Early Years (1954-1976)Nation of Islam

The Transformation (1976-1984)Nation of Islam Orthodox Islam

The Move (1984 - 1989)Hartford New LondonMultiethnic Diversity

The Consolidation (1989-Present) -CT Avenue Howard St Bank St Fort St

16 Fort Street Facts

Charles Johnson Louis Webb (1919) Savings Bank of NL (1932) Joseph McClean (1939) Robert McClean (1954) Carl Burgess (1955) Missionary Society of the Dioces of CT (1956) Bishop Seabury Church (1967) The Reform Temple (1979) The Groton Church of the Nazarene (1989) Islamic Center of New London (November 9, 2001)

Opportunities and Challenges

OpportunityCreate a just, equitable and sustainable societyBuild unity through diversityIslam as a way of life

ChallengesMisinformationStereotypingIgnorance

Priorities

Infrastructure for a Sustainable OrganizationPeople, facility, funds

Developing Future LeadersChildren and youth

Building BridgesNeighborhood

Having a Voice Just, equitable and sustainable society

Moving Forward

“O Mankind, We have created you from a single male and female and made you into nations so that you may know another. Verily the most honored of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you, and Allah has full knowledge and is well-acquainted” (Al Qur’an 49:13)