Introduction
The Islamic Community of Bryan/College Station (ICBCS) is an Islamic organization which aims to:
- Represent Muslims and fulfill their needs in the Bryan/College Station area.
- Impart correct knowledge and understanding of Islam to non-Muslims.
- Details about our goals, structure, and procedures are in the ICBCS Constitution, available to the public at the library room in the Islamic Center.
Brief History
Most of the Muslims in this area are students and live in College Station near Texas A&M University. There are also some Muslims who work at the University as faculty or staff, and a few who work or own businesses in the area and its surroundings. These Muslims established the Muslim Students Association (MSA) of Texas A&M University which was affiliated with the national MSA. In February 1988, the MSA chapter was evolved into the Islamic Community of Bryan/College Station (ICBCS), and it became affiliated with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). A constitution, conforming to Qur’an, Sunna (i.e., pathway - the tradition of the Messenger Muhammad peace be upon him), and the consensus of scholars of Ahl-as-Sunna wal-Jama’a (the mainstream and the overwhelming majority of Muslims throughout history), was drafted and passed by the Muslim community.
Organizational Overview
ICBCS is run by a 9-member Executive Committee (EC) elected by the voting members (see membership page for details) of ICBCS every year. The election is held in November of each year. The newly elected EC officially takes over on January 1st. The EC is headed by the President of ICBCS. It is the only decision making body, and its decisions are based on consultation.
Contact the EC for any questions, comments, suggestions, presentation requests, etc. at ec@icbcs.org. The EC for the current term is:
- Dr. Ahmed Anwer - President
- Dr. Abdul Latheef - Vice President
- Hamed Funmilayo - Secretary
- Ammar Munshi - President, MSA @ TAMU
- Mohamed Mustafa - Da’wah Officer
- Momin Uppal - Financial Officer
- Usman Rashid - Social Affairs Officer
- Mohamed Zebda - Education Officer
Another important sub-committee is the Women’s Affairs Committee (WAC). These members are elected by the female voting members of the community during the same time of the EC elections. Under the auspices of the EC, WAC coordinates all activities in the sisters side.The currently elected members of the WAC are:
- Sr. Meera Latheef - Coordinator
- Sr. Darcy McMaughan Moudouni - Asst. Coordinator
The Imams (prayer leaders), as recommended and approved by the EC consist currently of (in order of preference):
- Esam Mlaih - Main Imam
ICBCS Membership
Membership is only required for voting and holding office, otherwise the Islamic Center and ICBCS activities are open to all Muslims. To become an ICBCS member, please download the membership form and submit it to any of the Executive Committee members along with proper dues.