Shura History and Milestones

Our History and Milestones

The Islamic Shura Council was formed on April 20, 1995, by the Muslim leadership as a community-based nonprofit – 501(c)3 organization. This was a response to fill the need for an umbrella organization representing and advocating on behalf of the growing number of mosques and Muslim organizations in Southern California. It now has an impressive membership of 60 mosques and Muslim organizations. The organization also coordinated outreach campaigns and workshops on relevant issues for its constituencies. The linguistic meaning of Shura is the procedure of making decisions by mutual consultation and consensus

1993

Working group formed

A working group, comprised of representatives of key Masajid and some activists, was formed to explore the formation of the Islamic Shura Council

April 20, 1995

Shura Council Established

Leadership of SoCal formally agreed to establish Islamic Shura Council of Southern California on April 20,1995 (A day after Oklahoma bombing).

1995 - 1999

Board Chair

Imam Haroon Abdullah

1996

First Hajj Seminar

ISCSC organized first Hajj seminar in 1996 in S. CA in different centers in Southern California for Hajj trip preparation.

1998

First Calendar of Events Published

ISCSC published first calendar of events for Southern California

March 28, 1999

Organized Unity Luncheon

Organized a special unity luncheon for all leaders of S. California Masajid and Islamic institutions at Masjid Al-Sharif in Long Beach.

April 18, 1999

Fund Raising for Kosovo

Organized emergency fundraising for Kosovo, which attracted more than 2300 people.

July, 1999

First Ever Unity Conference

Organized the first ever Unity Conference among all Muslims in S. California, which was held on July of 1999 and over 1,500 members of the community attended. The Los Angeles Times covered the conference.

September 11, 1999

Fund Raising for Kashmir

Held a seminar and fundraising banquet for Kashmiri people. Dr. Ghulam Nabi Fai, Director of Kashmiri American Council in Washington, DC was invited as a guest speaker.

2000 - 2002

Board Chair

Dr. Yahia Abdul Rahman

Jan 30, 2000

Fund Raising For Chechnya

Held a fundraising banquet for Chechnya. More than 800 people participated.

October 14, 2000

First Shura By-Laws Adopted

First Shura Council By-Laws were adopted.

October 24, 2000

Israa & Miraj Program

Organized first all Masajid program for Israa & Miraj. The event attracted more than 1500 people.

2001

First Inter-Faith Dinner

Organized first Interfaith dinner to develop and promote mutual understanding in Pasadena.

March 10, 2001

First Ever Eid Picnic

Organized the first ever Eid Picnic of all Islamic Centers in Southern California.

June, 2001

First Imam Seminars

Organized first Imam seminars in Southern California, and the first Leadership Management Training Program was conducted.

2002

First Moon Sighting Discussion Panel

Organized first moon sighting discussion panel with Dr. Ahmed Salama, followed by adopting a moon-sighting policy with the consultation of Fiqh Council of North America.

2002

First Qiyamul Lail Program

Organized First Qiyamul Lail program at ISOC for all S. California Masajid with the publication of Duaa book.

August 7, 2002

First Imam Meeting

First Imam meeting organized by the Shura Council.

2003 - 2009

Board Chair