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Funding Idea: Sponsored Advertisements at the Masjid?

By Omar Usman On May 3, 2013 · Add Comment · In Fundraising

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About Omar Usman

Omar Usman is a founding member of MuslimMatters, Qalam Institute, Muslim Strategic Initiative, and Debt Free Muslims. He is a regular khateeb and has served in different administrative capacities in various national and local Islamic organizations. You can follow him on Google+ or on Twitter @ibnabeeomar.

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Running a Masjid is a Lot Like Bikeshedding

By Omar Usman On April 29, 2013 · Add Comment · In Masjids

Bike what?

I had an epiphany after understanding bikeshedding. It’s very difficult to not get giddy while writing this, because I think I have finally stumbled upon the ultimate answer – why are Masjids always focused on the manifest destiny of construction and expansion at the expense of things that actually matter to the community?

In essence:

Parkinson shows how you can go in to [...]

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Online Event: Safe Mosques Event for Masjid Leadership May 1st, 2013

By Omar Usman On April 25, 2013 · Add Comment · In Masjids

With more than a week past the Boston Bombings, public emotions are beginning to subside. But many Muslim communities are still left dealing with their fear of a backlash or hate crime at their masjid (Mosque) or Islamic school.

In response to the Boston attack, the United States Government (USG) mobilized a great deal of resources in order to protect the public’s safety. An aspect [...]

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Quickreads: You Can’t Lead If…

By Omar Usman On April 24, 2013 · Add Comment · In Leadership

A lot of times people seek out leadership opportunities as a means of escape. Difficulties at home? Avoid the family by trying to run the masjid. This is a very negative view on things, but unfortunately it is a complaint we’ve heard from people in many different communities.

The knee-jerk reaction is to pin yourself in a corner. Well, either I have a bad time [...]

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Tips for Hiring an Imam: Everyone Has One Good Khutbah

By Omar Usman On April 22, 2013 · Add Comment · In Imams

Every imam candidate has one great khutbah and weekend halaqah.

Heck, if I went to a community I’m pretty sure I could pull off one great khutbah and halaqah. Anyone who has given a few over the years can.

It’s a wonder then, why communities will make a hiring decision after just one such visit. They get wow’ed and move to hire. Having someone full [...]

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Why Masjid Leaders Need to Know About the Unmosqued Discussion

By Omar Usman On April 18, 2013 · 2 Comments · In Masjids

An entire discourse is taking place online about the governance of our local masjids. The nasty politics, failed leadership, failed succession planning, exclusionist governance based on ethnicity, age, and gender – all are reaching critical mass.  Anyone who is involved in a masjid board or committee needs to familiarize themselves with the state of the masjid in North America. These discussions are not unique to [...]

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Bill Clinton: Put the Integrity in Your Effort

Bill Clinton: Put the Integrity in Your Effort

By Omar Usman On April 16, 2013 · Add Comment · In Leadership

In 1993, Michigan played UNC for the NCAA basketball championship. The famous Fab Five of Michigan was led by Chris Webber, who went on to become the #1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

Michigan lost the championship game due, in part, to Chris Webber calling a time-out in the final seconds when his team did not have one, resulting in a technical [...]

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