REMINDER: NOTICE OF MEETING OF NIGERIA MOSLEM COUNCIL,IRELAND

Salam alaykum,

In the name of Allah, the beneficient,the merciful.

This is to notify all NMCIreland members of the 9th General Meeting slated for this weekend 23rd April 2011.

Host: Dawah Group Tallaght
Venue:Taurus Industrial Park,
Green Hill,Tallaght, behind Power city,
Tallaght.
Time: 01:00 - 5:00 PM

AGENDA:

1. Report on Registration
2. Report on Mission Board Formation.
3. Forming the Draft Constitution Committee
4. Hosting NMCI on web to propagate Islam
4. General/AOB


PLEASE BE PUNCTUAL AS WE WILL COMMENCE MEETING ON DOT OF 1:00PM

Jazakumulahu khayra.

Wa Salam alaykum,


Abdul Afeez Jamiu
FOR: NMCI

MINUTES OF MEETING HOSTED BY JAMATUL ISLAMIYYAH DROGHEDA

In the Name of Allah the most Beneficent the most Merciful

Minutes of our deliberation at the eight meeting of the Nigeria Muslim Council Ireland hosted by the Jamatul Islamiyah Drogheda held within the mosque premises of Raodotu Soliheen Drogheda on the 26^th Feb.2011.

Attendance:

1. Lukman Yekini----------------------------------------Dublin
2. AbdulAfeez Jimoh----------------------------------Balbriggan Muslim Community
3. AbdulWaheed Olateju--------------------------------Dublin
4. Olajide Moses Ogunse--------------------------------Edenderry
5. Bakare Abolaji Ibraheem---------------------------Jamatul Islamiyah, Drogheda
6. Wasiu Olajide------------------------------------------Ridiwanulai Society, Carlow
7. Hakeem Onabote--------------------------------------- “ “ “
8. Kazeem Ogunbambi--------------------------------Raodotu Soliheen, Drogheda
9. Oladiti Olaniyi-----------------------------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
10. Monsuru Shomide------------------------------------Dawah Islamic group, Dublin
11. Tesleem Ojewale---------------------------------------- “ “ “ “
12. Bashir Braimoh--------------------------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
13. Abd-Muiz Afolabi Kekere-Ekun--------------------Jamatul Islamiya, Drogheda
14. Bashiru Oluwatoyin Adigun------------------------- “ “ “
15. Ganeeu Badru----------------------------------------- “ “ “
16. Bolaji Baruwa----------------------------------------- Raodotu Soliheen, Drogheda
17. Nojim Abayomi Awoyemi-------------------------- Jamatul Islamiyah, Drogheda
18. Rauf Oluwatosin Akinwunmi---------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
19. Kareem Kunle Yusuff----------------------------------- “ “ “
20. Tajudeen Bolaji---------------------------------Muslim Association Forum, Dublin
21. Ali Ogunseye-------------------------------------- “ “ “ “
22. Abd-Kabir Olufade------------------------------- “ “ “ “
23. Musliudeen Taiwo------------------------------- “ “ “ “
24. Abdul-Mojeed Usamot----------------------------Nuur Islam, Navan
25. Bashir Jumart---------------------------------------Raodotu Soliheen, Drogheda
26. Nuruddeen Busairi----------------------Al-kunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
27. Abdul-Ganiyu Asubiaro-------------- Raodotu Soliheen – l –Islam,Drogheda
28. Fatai Akinlawon
29. Shabakiu Sanusi--------------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
30. Monsurat Adediran-------------------------------Dawah Islamic group, Dublin
31. Shakirat Yusuf-------------------------------------Edenderry
32. Fawziyyah Emiabata--------------------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
33. Monsurat Mustapha Apooyin------------------Raodotu Soliheen, Drogheda
34. Zainab Kenku-------------------------------------Balbriggan
35. Juwayriya Alausa---------------------------------Jamatul Islamiyah, Drogheda
36. Mariam Yusuf-------------------------------------Athlone Muslim congress

Has it’s been our tradition in any Muslim gathering; we started the meeting in earnest at exactly 2:20pm with an opening Dua’a by Bro Luqman Yekini (Edenderry group). This was followed with a short Quranic lecture by Bro Olajide Moses Ogunse focusing on the essence of unity, obedience, responsibility and faithfulness to Allah. The secretary(mallam Abdullah Akeem Ahmed) read the minutes of the last deliberation, observation , correction and necessary amendment were carried out mostly in the appropriateness of name spelling of members and the organization they represent.Bro Akeem Onabote called for the adoption of the minutes while being seconded by Imam Monsur Somide.

Matter-Arising

The co-coordinator (Bro Afeez Jimoh)- Apologised on behalf of the steering committee Members for the late schedule of the general meeting and gave his word that subsequent meetings would be called promptly. On this note Alfa Abdulmojeed Usamot did advise on the need for members to be consulted on the suitability of time before passing the date of meetings round, in the same vein, Bro Ibrahim Bolaji Bakare also advised members to always imbibe the Culture of putting our phones on silence while in meetings in order to guide against un-necessary distraction.

Bro Afeez continuing before being interjected, told the house that one of the cogent and vital need which facilitated today’s meeting is to expedite action on the registration process by getting the necessary portion of our registration document signed appropriately by members who appended their signature earlier on our code of conduct, that one new standard form had been obtained to facilitate this process.

Bro Nuruddeen Busairi(Alkunfayakun group) expressed the fear and concern of his group that unless & until the mission board is formed & the code of conduct is fully accepted and passed, the appendage of their group’s signature to the document of registration would not be done, hinting that it’s the position they have already taken and to be sustained.

The secretary who is also the secretary to the group of the last speaker responded that seek first the kingdom of God and all other things shall follow that all we are trying to achieve for now is legitimacy which will legalize our activities as a group in Ireland, that we should be mindful of the fact that we all are living in an environment where the rule & respect for law is held in high esteem moreso as genuine Muslims we are oblige to comply by letting the government be aware of our existence and activities for us not to be misconstrue for already Muslims all over the world have been disdained & stigmatized as dangerous elements in our various societies so for us to be respected and be taken serious we have to play according to the rule of the land otherwise we could be rounded up in meetings by the Gardai.

Alfa Usamot Commended Bro Busaira for his observation but toed the path of the secretary that Islam stands for truth & respect for human rights, he went ahead that since Islam has been bedeviled overtime for personal interest and gain there is need for us to be more careful in our dealings so as not to fall victim or play to the gallery where all our past efforts would not yield the necessary dividends expected.

Bro Musliudeen Taiwo Said since we have agreed for every head of each Muslim group to come together and form the mission board of NMCI, he found the need for them to attending general meetings in order to get their selves familiarized and entrenched with issues concerning the council in order to proffer suitable Islamic / spiritual guidance. Corroborating this position Bro Nuruddeen Busairi added that since we have a steering committee already in existence they should facilitate their meeting immediately without taking much time.

The coordinator quickly informed the house that even though we would be having the mission board their role or function would be for spiritual guidance according to the dictate of Quran while still the board of trustee as required by our code of conduct still stand supreme as stipulated in the management section. Meanwhile he told the house that the present steering committee is not interested in staying more that necessary for the disposition of their responsibilities. This curbed all manners of suspicion while eventually we all agreed to append our signature to the standard form for registration.

On appointing board of trustee members as enshrined in the code of conduct and registration form, Bro Musliudeen Taiwo posited that people should be allowed to have more time for deliberation on it because of its importance and relevancy in deciding the stance of the organization, defining and shaping the vision of the group.

Bro Munir Oladiti talked in the same vein that such decision should not be made in a rush he added that even if it will take us putting it to vote it worth doing.

Bro Nuruddeen Busairi suggests we have a constituted house first before having a constituted board of trustee if we are to make any significant headway.

Bro Wasiu Olajide supported the view of some of the earlier speakers to have election done before dabbling into the formation of board of trustees, that what we should be talking about now is the modalities for conducting election and for the documents, it should be allowed for members to take it to their various cluster groupings for more deliberation before finally appending signature on it.

Bro Fatai Akinlawon - Ceased the opportunity to expressed how he became a Muslim and further pointed out that Islam over the years had been bedeviled by antagonism by Muslims which seems to be the bane for the laying of a solid foundation for the up-coming generation to consolidate upon. He concluded that Islam is an interesting religion which accommodates all shades.

Bro Abdkabir Olufade added that the documents in question ought to have been explained to the congregation before calling for the meeting. He opined that the head of the mission board and their secretary should be saddled with signing the necessary documents in order to expedite action on the processes of our registration.

Bro Ali Ogunseye noted that this is his second time of attending the meeting though he is short of appropriate information regarding to what extend the organization must have gone but did advised we expedite action so as to to have a constituted assembly in order to get the organization registered.

Bro Tajudeen Bolaji Chipped in that we should get election done first before seeking for registration. This view was equally supported by Bro Waheed olateju and Bro Kunle Yusuf. But Imam Monsur Somide politely disagreed and took exception that instead we seek registration first before putting other structures in place that election is something that can be done later.

Bro Shabakiu haven listen to various shades of opinion on the issue of discussed advised we borrow a leaf from those who must have had theirs done and use it as a guide in quickening our process of registration in order to attain the height of legitimacy as required by the law of the land.

Bro Kazeem Ogunbambi also opined that a time line should be drawn for the code of conduct to be operated while a constitutional drafting committee should simultaneously be put together to come up with an acceptable legislation for the organization to be put forward for registration at the expiration of the code of conduct which definitely have a live span.

Alfa Mojeed Usamot blamed the steering committee for the lapses, that such issue should have been long dealt with and shouldn’t have been brought to the floor for discussion but for the lack of trust and suspicion the amalgamated bodies are having on the steering committee made them to want to be over transparent thereby causing unwarranted delay in some task. He went ahead to say if we don’t agree with his disposition on the issue we could put it to vote in order to decide which decision to follow.

Bro Bashir Ibrahim in his own opinion suggested we put the issue at stake to vote in order to have headway.

Bro Afeez Jimoh, Arising from the statement from some members that the present steering committee members have not done anything impressive since their commencement of duty. He went on memory lane to remind the house that it was the general meeting of the group held in Waterford that gave birth to the present steering committee with the task and responsibility to oversee the affairs of the group till when we would be fully registered as a legitimized entity in Ireland. But as they commenced their responsibility their task had been bedeviled firstly by lack of trust from the members in discharging their duties which brought about suspicion and a times usage of terms & languages that are heinous and un-Islamic, secondly altitude of various cluster grouping for not taking time to study the code of conduct before coming for meetings which would have made our deliberation easier and result oriented. All these made us to move at the pace which we are moving now.

Responding from the women’s section was Sis Fauziya Emiabata who agreed to the earlier position as been made by some members that we should put the necessary structure in place i.e. mission board, board of trustees etc before proceeding for registration that it would help in galvanizing and facilitating our registration processes.

The secretary in Clarification said in order to save further arguments and counter arguments gave clarification on the issue of the registration that the registration of the organization at this material time stand supreme most to all other issues in that it gives basis for our existence as a group, all we want to achieve so that we can be operating with no any form of fear of intimidation or apprehension from the state. He went ahead to say constitution of any organization even of a country could be subject to amendment at anytime the members agree to do so, that its all a matter of writing to inform the necessary Authorities or Departments concern of the changes carried out which would be noted and effected appropriately. It is the situation we find ourselves today in Ireland that necessitates this approach which requires us to be more careful with the way we go about our things or function as a body. But Bro Bolaji Bakare insisted that it has been the practice in most organization that constitution normally comes before election in that it determines and spell out the kind of offices available and the responsibilities of such office holder and how they interact for the growth of the organization. He also added that for our meeting deliberation to run to time we would need to appoint a moderator in order to moderate the time apportion for each speaker in any of our sitting.

Alfa Mojeed Usamot, haven realized the competency and sincerity of the steering committee sounded apologetic that he deliberately accused the committee of dragging their feet in the discharge of their duties to challenge them in order to sit up and do more but he didn’t mean to pull them down. He supported the appointment of a moderator for every of our meeting.

Imam Monsur Somide, at this point suggested the formation of a constitution drafting committee to start putting heads together while the ongoing effort to seek for the registration of the organization be allowed to continue so that we would be working in double edge. This view was supported by Bro AbdKabir Onifade.

At this stage the coordinator did put it to the general floor for the members to respond if we should put it to voting in order to save ourselves of the cherished time. This view was equally supported by Bro AbdulGaniyu Asubiaro.

Bro Kazeem Ogunbambi, haven been listening to various views presented by members did ask were we blinded before we appended our signatures to the code of conduct, that we shouldn’t abuse the sincerity of the present steering committee while they should be allowed & supported to meet –up their task.

The secretary responded that the present steering committee were discharging their duties to this noble body in the spirit of sincerity, transparency and democracy so that the activities or document for registration would reflect the genuine yearning and aspirations of members which we believe conform with the spiritual principle of Islam.

Bro Nuruddeen Busairi, still maintained that we follow the due process without which his group will find it difficult to append their signature, This triggered the coordinator to demand from the house if the present committee should be allowed to go ahead in signing the necessary documents or appoint amongst members to do so and where this is not being authorized by the house he requested we put it to vote which eventually received the blessing of the house. Voting was done, 16 were in support that we should go ahead with the registration before election while 4 were against.

A.O.B / General

Information came from Imam Monsur Somide that the Irish government has passed the Bill which legalizes the operation of sharia compliance banking/finance; in view of this a brother is offering training free of charge for any intending beneficiary. This training is offered in collaboration with mid-land school of UK & Ideal Business College Dublin, though the programme has started already but members from NMCI can still be accommodated by contacting Bro Monsur Somide.

Sister Fauziya Emiabata commended Bro Monsur Somide for availing members with this kind of information that it would expose members to fortune of opportunities. She also ceased the opportunity to advertise an Islamic sister’s magazine for member’s patronage which according to her would help douse backbiting; gossiping & slandering if well read and comprehended by every Muslim. It was encouraged for every Muslim to be in possession of the magazine because of the spiritual and moral lesson contained therein.

Bro Ali Ogunseye re-emphasized the consideration for time management during meetings and equally advised for the agenda of our meeting to be circulated before the days sitting in that it would help the participating members to consult and prepare before coming to meetings. He also mentioned his observation for lack of due respect to the present executive by participating members in view of the enormous work they are doing for the organization.

The house logically arrived at some issues to be set for the next meeting amongst which are;

1. Constituting the constitution drafting committee
2. 2. Formation of the mission board

Bro Musa Ogunse ceased the opportunity to inform the house about his new release CD (who is Muhammed pbuh) to be launched on the 9^th April 2011.

The next meeting to be hosted by the Dawah Islamic group, Tallagh, Dublin on the last Saturday of April’11.

The meeting was brought to an end @ 5:30pm with a closing prayer by Bro Nuruddeen Busairi.

Ma-salaam

NIGERIAN MUSLIM COUNCIL, IRELAND
2010
CODES OF CONDUCTS
Approved by
Members and Board of Trustees
ADDRESS: St.Annes house, trinity street,drogheda. co.louth

NAME

The name of the association shall be Nigerian Muslim Council, Ireland, referred to in this code of conduct as “NMCI” or “Council”.



MANAGEMENT

The Council shall be managed by Board of Trustees “BOT”.

Members of BOT shall be elected by the general house through nomination and simple majority vote.

BOT member shall hold the office for a period of two years.

BOT member can be nominated to a maximum of two tenures concurrently.

BOT members shall be between six and eight in number.

BOT members shall be appointed by the general house, individuals to hold the position of


ü Chairman
ü Vice Chairman
ü Secretary
ü Assistant Secretary
ü Treasurer / Financial Secretary
ü Public Relations Officer
ü Welfare Officer
ü Head Missioner who shall be the head of the Mission Board

BOT members should manage the affairs of the Council to the best of their capability in line with the guidance of the Holy Qur'an and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

All the property of the association whatsoever shall be vested in all trustees jointly.

The trustees may deal with the property so vested in them by way of sale, exchange or anyway they see fit provided that the transaction is legal, in accordance with shari’ah (Islamic law) and subject to the approval of the general house.

The trustees are authorised to invest the funds of the NMCI in accordance with Irish investment act 1958 and in accordance with the Islamic law as advised by the Mission Board.

No trustee shall be employed by the NMCI nor will a trustee receive any monies, gifts and properties of the NMCI.

A trustee can be removed from office by a resolution of two-thirds of the members of the NMCI at a duly convened special general meeting.

If necessary the BOT will be obliged to appoint an independent auditor to verify the NMCI’s financial records.



ADDRESS

The address of the association shall be; St. Annes House, Trinity Street, Drogheda. Co.Louth


MOTTO

The motto of the association shall be “Allahu A’had” – God is One.


AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The association is an umbrella Organisation/Council for Nigerian Muslim Organisations in Ireland.

The objectives of the Council among shall include but not limited to:

v To promote the religion of peace “Islam” in line with the Holy Book “Al-Qur’an” and the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

v To be a central point for Nigerian Muslim Organisations/Associations in Ireland

v To foster good governance to Nigerian Muslim Organisations/Associations in Ireland

v To support Nigerian Muslim Organisations/Associations in Ireland

v Cooperate and coordinate with existing Islamic & non Islamic organisations to serve the noble Islamic and humanitarian causes.

v To discourage amongst its members and the society at large antisocial behaviours.

v To represent Islam in its entirety / true perspective as enshrined in the Qur’an and exemplified by Prophet Muhammad (SAW).


MEMBERSHIP

Membership of the council is open to:

Ø All Nigerian Muslim Organisations/Associations in Ireland

Ø A Nigerian (individual) Muslim of good character who uphold the teachings of Islamic faith


FINANCE

The Council shall derive its income from:

ü Monthly contribution by its member as determined by the BOT
ü Voluntary
o Gift
o Donations
o Grants
ü Proceeds from events/gatherings
ü Income from sale of Islamic items



ACCOUNTS

The Council shall operate accounts with financial institutions in Ireland


EXPENDITURE

The expenses of the Council shall be approved by appropriate authorities as determined by the BOT.




COMMITTEE

Committees which include Ad-hoc committees shall be constituted by the house which shall be approved by the BOT

The terms and conditions of the committee shall be agreed by the general house and approved by the BOT

Members of committees shall be between three and five.

The tenure of the committee shall be stated at inception.

The committee shall report to the BOT.


Signatures:

Minutes of meeting held in Navan on 12th Shaban 1431 A.H

IN THE NAME OF ALLAH THE MOST BENEFICIENT THE MOST MERCIFUL



Minutes of the Nigerian Muslim Council Ireland meeting hosted by Anur Muslim Organization Navan on the 24th July, 2010 (12th Shaban 1431 A.H)

Attendance;

1. Alhaji Abdul-Ganiyu Asubiaro-------------------Raodatu Soliheen-Islam, Drogheda
2. Babs Akintoye--------------------------------------Jamatul-Islamiyayah, Drogheda
3. Abdul-Afeez Jimoh--------------------------------Balbriggan Dawah Group
4. Mojeed Adebisi Usamot--------------------------Anur Muslim Organization Navan
5. Wahab Kolawole Yusuff--------------------------Ridiwanulahi Al-Akibar, Carlow
6. Ahmed Ojuolape------------------------------------Ridiwanulahi Al-Akibar, Carlow
7. AbdulWaheed Olateju Nuhu----------------------Ridiwanulahi Al-Akibar, Carlow
8. AbdLateef Alausa----------------------------------Muslim Association Forum, Dublin
9. Musliudeen Ola Taiwo----------------------------Muslim Association Forum, Dublin
10. Olajide Moses Ogunse-----------------------------Edenderry Muslim Organisation
11. Dhikrullah Abdulsalam-----------------------------Navan Muslim Organization
12. Kafilat Ajani Rahman------------------------------Edenderry Muslim Organization
13. Yemisi Afolami Dada------------------------------Edenderry Muslim Organization
14. Bashir Jumart---------------------------------------Raodatu Soliheen-Islam, Drogheda
15. Luqman Onanuga----------------------------------Muslim Association Forum, Dublin
16. Ganeeu Badru-------------------------------------Jamat-Islamiyaah, Drogheda
17. Shabakiyu Sanusi---------------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
18. Azeez Edun----------------------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
19. Kunle Yusuff---------------------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
20. Sherifat Lawal-------------------------------------Anur Muslim Organisation, Navan
21. Afusat Yahya--------------------------------------Anur Muslim Organization, Navan
22. Alhaja Kudirat-------------------------------------Anur Muslim Organisation, Navan
23. Waheed Yusuf-------------------------------------Nigerian Muslim Group, Cork
24. Ola Shehu------------------------------------------Nigerian Muslim Group, Cork
25. Waheed---------------------------------------------Edenderry Muslim Organization
26. Jamiu Bolaji----------------------------------------Nigerian Muslim Group, Cork



Apology of absence from:

Al-Kunfayakun Prayer Group, Waterford
Galway representatives
Dundalk representatives


The meeting started by 2:20pm with an opening prayer by Bro Ahmed Ojuolape, followed by reading from the Qu’ran by Bro AbdLateef Alausa.
The coordinator (Bro AbdAfeez Jimoh) apologied to the house for starting late, the minutes of the last meeting was read by Bro Luqman Onanuga in the absences of the secretary (Bro Abdullahi Akeem Ahmed).

Observation & Adoption of the minutes: Bro Musa Ogunse observed that Sis Anota Bankole & Sis Kehinde Adeyemo raised a suggestion about sisters from various groups being represented at meetings was omitted from the minutes.
The minutes was adopted by Bro Mojeed Usamot & seconded by Bro Abdul-Ganiyu Asubiaro.

Matters Arising

Bro Afeez Jimoh raised the matter of concluding the code of conduct to effect registration as we are a year in existence and we should haste in achieving our intended projects. He also brief the house the outcome of the meeting between the administrative committee and the 3 nominated bros to discuss the area of membership on the code of conduct ( resolution of the meeting was included in the minutes). Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa raised an observation about putting a quota on the individual member joining NMCI however Bro Afeez Jimoh responded by saying the outcome of the meeting about membership concluded that no quota will be imposed, that it will be up to the mission board to accept or refuse any individual membership.

Code of Conduct:
Bro Babs started the reading of the code of conduct from FINANCE.
Bro Musa Ogunse raised the issue of monthly contribution to be done at each meeting instead of monthly.
Bro Waheed (Edenderry) suggested that groups should be donating at each meeting.
Sis Yemisi Afolami supported the monthly donations.
Bro Afeez Jimoh raised the issue of a different amount of contribution for an individual from that of a group.
Bro Ahmed Ojuolape suggested we leave individual donations to what they can donate.
Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa reiterated the Qu’ranic verse of not burdening ourselves beyond our means; he suggested we should task an individual €10 & €20 for a group.
Bro Abd-Ganiyu Asubiaro suggested that an individual should pledge a minimum amount by him/herself.
Bro Babs suggested we should leave the amount of contribution open to an individual while fixing a particular amount for a group i.e. €50.
Bro Bashir Jumart suggested that for the time being whoever comes to the meeting should contribute something & until we are registered we can fix an amount.
Bro Afeez Jimoh explained that the term ‘individual’ used in this context means a person who does not belong to a group.
Bro Ahmed Ojuolape supports €20 from each group.
Bro Babs also supported €20 but added that we can always get more during events.
Bro Mojeed Usamot emphasized that apart from group donations whoever is representing a group in meetings can also voluntary donate.
Bro Abd-Wahab Yusuff suggested we make the contribution €50 per group per meeting (bi-monthly). This suggestion was also supported by Bro Jamiu Bolaji.
€50 per meeting was unanimously agreeded.
Bro Mojeed Usamot commenting on the aspect of gift and advised that whoever has any cloths (old/new) should bring it to each meeting. However modalities of cloth bank were left for deliberation in subsequent meetings.

- ACCOUNTS
Bro Musa Ogunse asked what type of bank account are we opening to avoid interest.
Bro Mojeed Usamot highlighted that there is no bank in Ireland operating interest-free we can only donate the interest to charity quoting the saying of the Prophet(PBUH) that actions are judged according to intention.
Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa suggested we can open a current account instead of a savings account.
Bro Ahmed Ojuolape advised we can look at PTSB about opening a deposit account.
Bro Afeez Jimoh concluded that the committee will look into various banks/accounts.

- EXPENDITURE
No amendments

- COMMITTEE
No amendments

Bro Afeez Jimoh opined that having concluded amending the code of conduct we should append our signature to it.
Bro Musliudeen Ola Taiwo objected to Bro Afeez Jimoh’s suggestion on the ground that we need to see the amended copy before signing.
Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa asked how many people need to sign the code of conduct?
Bro Luqman Onanuga responded that we can publish that amended copy of the code of conduct on the blog, if no further observations from the house then we can forward it for registration and also the minimum number to sign the code of conduct is seven.
Bro Afeez Jimoh – maximum number of signatory inorder to carry all along & for all to have a sense of belonging.
Bro Waheed Yusuff noted that it will be nice for groups such as his (cork) to take the code of conduct back to their constituency before signing.
Bro Afeez Jimoh (coordinator) emphasized that the amended copy of the code of conduct will be sent to all groups not present at the meeting.
Bro Musliudeen Ola Taiwo suggested we send a final copy to groups afar and get it back before the next meeting.
A lot of arguments ensued about signing the code of conduct before Bro Abd-Ganiyu Asubiaro raised two points; (1) lets leave the signatory for the next meeting. (2) Decide who to sign i.e. individual representatives or groups
Bro Ahmed Ojuolape advised different groups should nominate a person to sign on behalf of their group and forward such name to the committee.
The general house agreed upon Bro Ahmed Ojuolape’s suggestion and added that such nominated person from each group should be present at the next meeting.

Blog: Bro Afeez Jimoh introduced the NMCI blog to the house, part of its function will be for information, questions, updates, publications etc. The web address is; http://nmcireland.blogspot.com

Visitation: The planned visitation of the Nigerian Muslim group UK to Ireland has been cancelled.

Ramadan / Zakat-ul-fitr: Bro Afeez Jimoh emphasized the importance of zakat-ul-fitr and the committee’s plan of centralizing our zakat-ul-fitr collection and forwarding it to Nigeria.
Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa suggests we leave it for now and implement it in further.
Bro Usamot emphasized that we should start now from whatever we can collect.
Bro Waheed Yusuff stressed the issue of trust ie the distributor / link in Nigeria, who do we give it to etc
Bro Musliudeen OlaTaiwo & Bro Waheed Yusuff wants to know who & how to forward the zakat-ul- fitr and gifts.
Bro Luqman Onanuga responded by mentioning names of groups/links in Nigeria ie United For Kids, Deen Communications etc he also mentioned that there is already established contact with the groups in the past.
Bro Abd-Lateef Alausa advised the committee to highlight any plans they have to the general house inorder to save time & deliberation. He also reiterated the point of us not discriminating against any Muslim when giving charity and the advice of forming a sub-committee on charity/zakat-ul-fitr.
Bro Kunle Yusuff suggested we deal with Islamic NGO’s in Nigeria.
Bro Shabakiyu Sanusi on the issue of zakat-ul-fitr suggested we can forward any collection to a hostel in Athlone.
Bro Afeez Jimoh suggests to the general house to use the blog for further advice on the issue & that the committee will look into ways of dividing whatever collection to cater for Ireland & Nigeria.

AOB

Bro Ahmed Ojuolape commented on adhering to the agenda and be conscious of time.
Bro Ola shehu commended the NMCI’s progress, his delight to be in attendance at the meeting and promise to be present in subsequent meetings.
Bro Musa Ogunse thanked those that attended his function, advised we incorporate hadith reading in our programme, be always punctual to meetings, not compelling the host group to cook and always consider our sisters in our deliberations. Bro Musa Ogunse asked if there is any checks & balances for the executive council?
Bro Afeez Jimoh directed Bro Musa Ogunse to the code of conduct for check & balances.
Bro Musliudeen Ola Taiwo asked why the coordinator is not giving other members of the committee a chance to response to questions. How many people should form a quorum to start a meeting? Incorporate hijira calendar in our minutes, that two committee members should review the minutes before publishing it.
Bro Waheed (Edenderry) – reminded the house that there are two Muslim groups in Navan and we should include the other group in our communication.
Bro Afeez Jimoh raised the point of us in meetings using a neutral word instead of ‘assalatu’
Bro Kunle Yusuff - resolutions from meetings should be read/highlighted instead of the voluminous minutes being read.
Bro Babs invited all to his groups pre-ramadan lecture on the 1st August’10 @ Bettystown. Co.Meath.

The next meeting will be hosted by Athlone Muslim Congress, Athlone in September’10 exact date to be communicated by the committee.
The meeting ended with a closing prayer by Bro Musa Ogunse @ 6:15pm.

Wa alaykum assalam warahmotullah wabarakatu

Meeting of Meeting held at Edenderry

Asalamu Alaikum Waramatullahi Wabarakatuhu.

Minutes of our deliberation at the general meeting of the Nigeria Muslims council of Ireland held at the Mosque hall of Edenderry Muslim Charity Organization, Edenderry on 22 May, 2010.
In Attendance;
Bro. Abdul Ganiyu .A Asubiaro------Raodotul soliheen Islam, Drogheda
Bro. Rasaq Idris------------------------Athlone Muslim Congress
Bro. Kunle Yusuf----------------------Athlone Muslims Congress
Bro Shabakiyu Sanusi-----------------Athlone Muslims Congress
Bro Abdul Lateef Ishola--------------Athlone Muslims Congress
Bro Ganiyu Badmus-------------------Jamat Islamiyyah Drogheda
Bro Razak A Yusuf--------------------Edenderry Muslim Organization
Bro Adewale Mustapha---------------Edenderry Muslim Organization
Bro Olajide Moses Ogunse—--------Edenderry Muslim Charity Organization
Bro Monsuru.Somide------------------Dawah Islamic group Tallaght
Bro Kazeem Ogunbambi--------------Raodatu Soliheen Islam
Bro. Babs Akintoye---------------------Jamat Islamiyyah Drogheda
Bro. Maroof Bello----------------------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
Bro. Abdul Lateef Alausa-------------Muslat Dublin
Bro. Oladiti Olaniyi Munir—---------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
Bro Abdul-Lateef Owalaye—--------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
Alfa Mojeed.A.Usamot---------------Anur Muslim Organization Navan
Bro. Nuruddeen Busairi---------------Alkufayakun prayer group, Waterford
Bro. Bashir Braimoh------------------Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
Bro. Luqman Onanuga----------------Muslim association forum Dublin, Ireland
Bro Abdul waheed Olateju------------Dublin Clodakin
Mal. Abdullahi Akeem Ahmed—----Alkunfayakun prayer group, Waterford
Sis. Anota Bankole---------------------Raodatu Soliheen-Islam
Sis. Kehinde Adeyemo----------------Raodatu Soliheen-Islam
Sis.Kafilat Ajani------------------------Edenderry Muslim charity Organization.

Apology of absence from:
Bro Hafeez Jimoh
Dundalk representatives
Agenda of our Deliberation.
Opening Dua’a
Citation from the Holy Quran
Reading minute of the last meeting
Mater Arising/Adoption of the minutes
Briefing from the local assemblies on code of conduct
Visitation of Muslim Association of UK to Ireland
Submission of yearly programmes/calendar of local assemblies
Issue on women and marriage
Peace and reconciliation committee report.


The meeting started later than the 1.oopm scheduled time due to the perpetual lateness on the side of the members and the non formation of Quorum by those who came much earlier. At 2.oopm when it was noticed that Quorum had been formed, the co-ordinator declared the meeting started and called on Bro.Shabakiyu Sanusi to offer the opening Dua’a. (Bro Babs presided over the meeting due to the unavoidable reason by Bro Hafeez).
Citation from the Holy Quran. This was done by Bro Monsur Somide
Reading Minutes of the last meeting. -The reading was done initially by Bro.Luqman Onanuga for reason of lateness on the side of the secretary but as soon as he came in and settled down he took over from Bro.Onanuga who was mid-way into it.
Matter Arising-
Bro. Babs - Suggested that before going ahead we should quickly introduce ourselves to enable those coming for the first time get acquainted with the usual. He started it and went round everyone present including the women that were in attendance.
Bro. Nurudeen Busariri- Clarifying a statement credit to Al-kunfayakun which he was quoted to have said in the minute of the last meeting concerning the continual membership of his group in IMCI and the resolving of Alhaji Shehu’s Issue. He said it is the general view of all those present at the meeting and not that of Al-kunfayakun as it been noted.
Bro Luqman Onanuga - Said the last statement credited to him in the observation section of the last meeting wasn’t his but that of someone else therefore should be corrected.
With no one raising any issue regarding the last meeting, Bro. Abdul-Ganiyu Asubiaro called for the adoption of the minutes while been seconded by Bro. Kunle Yusuf.
Briefs/views from local assemblies on code of conduct.
Bro.Kazeem Ogunbambi.- Reported that haven gone through the document, he observed that the vision and mission of the organization which should have appeared as a separate statement, standing out on it own wasn’t included in the code of conduct, but Bro. Babs quickly drew his attention to the area of aim and objectives where the vision and mission of the organization was scrambled and pleaded that it would be made to stand out on it own as its been pointed out by the observer, he went ahead to say since it is a general view we are trying to collate, the code of conduct should be allowed be read out aloud to the hearing of every one present for a genuine contribution from members, he also seized the opportunity to tell the house that the address that is presently been in use is temporary pending the time we would be concluding the process of registration and importantly when the executive would be constituted to legitimately assume the responsibility of stirring the affairs of the organization.
Bro. Kunle Yusuf. - Pointed out that the acronyms of the organization should be N M C of Ireland instead of N MC as it’s been stated under name section of the code of conduct.
Bro. Olajide Moses Ogunse.- Questioned the two years tenure of office as it’s been stipulated in the code of conduct and would want to know the rationale behind such stipulation, if it is in line with the sharia law. At this point the coordinator of the meeting sorted for opinions on the issue which made Bro.Abdul Ganiyu Asubiaro to respond that the two years tenure fixed for every office was deliberately done to test the sensibilities of members, wake them up, so as to make contribution, that though it is not in line with sharia law, but if we are to follow the sharia law, it is only when an office holder is ill, dead or got an advance position that he or she could relinquish office.
Bro.Nurudeen Busairi.- Said judging from the views of the last speaker, does it mean there is going to be zoning in allocating positions in order to have equitable distribution of responsibilities, more so after the expiration of tenure and such person is found still needed to continue in office by reason of quality leadership dispositions, would not be given opportunity to re-contest if possible. Asubiaro responded and clarified that what he meant is all about giving position to those tested and found to possess the potentials fit for such offices.
Bro.Adewale Mustapha - Contributed that if we are to go by the two years tenure of office, it would only limit people with certain intellectual abilities; this might denied the organization the professional contribution of such person.
Bro. Kunle Yusuf - Said though he found nothing wrong with the two years tenure as earlier proposed, he cited an instance that what happen if in the cause of the two years the person is found inefficient and the tenure has not elapsed, how do we handle such situation?
Bro. Munir Oladiti - Said he agreed with the two years two tenure system but we should be mindful that absolute power given corrupt absolutely.
Bro. Kazeem Ogunbambi.- Suggested that since we would be having Ex-co position in the executive, we should allow those whose tenure had elapsed to be an automatically ex- co. members
Bro. Luqman Onanuga - Suggested two years two tenure to be run concurrently for every position.
Bro. Nuruddeen Busairi - Observed that taking to suggestions as made above could lead to loosing some members who are having potentials that may be required at a particular period and advised a break for a while before re-contesting or reappointment.
Bro Shabakiyu Sanusi.- Said we seem to be fast drifting away from how its been dictated to us in the holy Quran to choose leaders but he would support the two years double term due to our peculiar nature as Nigerians with power, also it would help to establish trust among ourselves but he would support the idea of allowing office holder to re-contest after the expiration of his tenure if he so wishes.
Alfa Abdul Ganiyu Asubiaro - Suggested that adopting the sharia procedure to choose leader would be more appropriate which does not dictate time of expiration of office but that if an office holder said he cannot continue in his office he can then be excused.
Bro. Monsur Somide - Said since we as Nigerians are known to have high pride when ever we are in position of authority, we should therefore make such offices non attractive and after expiration of tenure then qualify automatically for ex-co office.
Alfa Maroof Bello - Said though he support the views of Alfa Abdul Ganiyu Asubiaro on the proposition of following the sharia procedure in choosing leaders and the tenure ship system as popularly proposed for administrative positions but the positions of the head and scholars should not be elective, Alfa Ganiyu counter that for peace to reign all positions should be made elective including that of the head and scholars.
Bro. Shabakiyu Sanusi - This time around come to term as earlier observed that we Nigerians get intoxicated with position and pride therefore, he agreed with the tenure system.
Bro. Munir Oladiti – Said he would this time pitch his tent with the views of Alfa Maroof Bello where he advocated Non-elective for the positions of head /scholar while others to be elective. This went contrary to the views of Bro Monsur Somide where he posited that since it is an umbrella body of all groups, it is therefore rational to be rotated.
Alfa Abdul Mojeed Usamot – Said since we couldn’t come to term with a particular pattern of choosing our leaders, we should therefore revert to how it’s been laid down by prophet Mohammed (pbuh).He went ahead to add that, it has become known style of Nigerians to show pride and unnecessary glorifications when in position of authority which has seemingly bedevil us, he accepted to have a platform for all Alfas as a group which duties would be to moderate the excessiveness of any ailing Alfa found to be over-zealous or wanting in his dispositions, he concluded that since the position of the head is a sensitive one, we should be careful while selecting someone with merit from our midst to occupy such an exalted position.
Bro.Abdul Ganiyu Badmus – Advised that since there are scholars and an intellectual in our midst as it’s been posited by the last speaker it is therefore mandatory on us to choose amongst them.
Mallam Abdullahi Akeem Ahmed – Said if the choice of who lead us would be left in the hands of the Alfas to decide, then we should be sure of finding ourselves in crises for the fact that these same Alfas couldn’t till this moment resolve the standing issue of Alhaji Shehu among themselves to now talk more of deciding who lead this group of honourable people of decent background.
Bro. Nuruddeen Busairi. – Supported the view of Mallam Akeem and pleaded for the two years two tenure to carry the day.
Bro.Abdul-Lateef Owalaye – Reminded us to be mindful of the law as it’s been operated here in Ireland and that we shouldn’t operate in violation of our organization constitution which the authority are aware of.
Bro Abdul- Lateef Alausa – Threw his weight behind the two years two term system for the executives and advocated for a mission board for all the Alfas where decisions on what and how to direct the affairs of the body would be made instead of having just one person as head.
Bro Musa Olajide Ogunse. – In response to Mallam Akeem on the issue of Alfas and Alhaji Shehu, he counter Akeem’s view and proposed to have one Alfa to be selected as leader while others should rally round him to guided him according to the dictates of Allah in the holy Quran.
Bro.Babs – Being the presiding officer of the meeting said seeing the views as been presented, the two years two tenures seems to have majority support that after the expiration of office, such officer would have to wait for a period to be decided before he could be eligible to contest again while we have mission board to accommodate the Alfas of every Assalatul as eligible.
Bro. Abdul-Lateef Alausa. – Said if ideally we want to follow the sharia provision, it’s only the Imam position that is non-elective while all others are venerable to tenure.
Briefs from local assemblies on code of conduct.
The code of conduct was taken to various local assemblies for perusals and input which views would be collated for necessary amendment. Some the areas demanding adjustments as noted by members are as follows.
2.9 – Subject to the approval of the house.
2.10 – Subject and as agreed by Islamic law.
2.12 – 2/3 instead of 50%.
That the positions of social and welfare should be included in the executives.
That a central point in Dublin should be located for our office.
Motto: To be Allahu – Ahaad.
Aims and Objectives.
5.3 – Should have its sub-section paraphrased.
To be clearly spelt out ie moral, finance etc
To include Muslims in general.
To organise activities in line with Quran e.g. Quranic competition, sporting etc
5.6 – To state that to within our social responsibilities cooperate and coordinate with other Muslims and non-Muslims organization to serve the noble Islamic and Humanitarian cause.
5.7 – To discourage amongst it members and the society at large vitiate and dangerous anti- social tendencies such as alcoholism and Drug addiction.
5.9 – To preach peace and love as the central focus of our religion.
6.2 – Was agreed to be removed.
This is to mention just a few, the executive through it committee set up for this purpose would make other necessary amendments.
On membership, Alfa Shabakiyu, Alausa and Alhaji Yusuf were to meet with the executives to deliberate and come out with a resolution.
Visitation of Muslim Association of UK to Ireland.
The executives and two sisters were to constitute committee to explore on how they would be received.
Peace and reconciliation committee report.
The secretary reported that though the committee have not concluded it investigation but from the preliminary investigation report available to them indicated that the whole incidence became compounded because of the unnecessary and undue interference from people who are believed to know better and engaging positively to make peace but instead flippantly demonised parties which is against Quranic injunction in resolving issues. He posited that in as much as they are trying to lay a good foundation which would usher-in or put good system in place which would be able to checkmate our excessiveness, short-coming and if possible our individual and collective overzealousness, we would not seat back and watch this noble organization be turned to a theatre for seeking personal vendetta, that we all have it as a moral obligation and religious responsibility to harmoniously develop this umbrella body for the purpose of presenting Islam in it true, natural perspectives to the progressive admiration of every one, we admonish every one to adhere to the dictate of Allah through prophet Mohammed (pbuh) which is the major source of our coming together and not for any mortal being.
This sealed our deliberation for the meeting, while various announcements were made on invitation for Islamic engagements, Alfa Shabakiyu gave the vote of thanks and we agreed for the next meeting to take place in Navan at Anur Muslim Organization on 24 July, 2010. Time to be made known by the executives.
The presiding officer of the meeting called for the adjournment of the meeting and seconded by the secretary while Alfa Alausa gave the closing prayers. This brought the meeting to end at 5.15pm.
Thanks for listening.
Ma-salaam

6th General Meeting at Navan

The 6th General Meeting of the Nigerian Moslem Council Ireland will INSHA ALLAH be held at Navan.Details below

Venue: Navan Mosque
1 Clomman Garden (beside swimming pool)
Navan
Time: 1pm
Date: 24th July 2010

Agenda:
1. Finalisation of code of conduct document(Mission stmt,Membership,etc)
2. Registration
3. Preparation for Ramadan/Zakatul Fitri
4. Blogs
5. Visitation from UK GROUP
6. Gender Balance/women Forum/issue;marriage failures;etc


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