Forum of Muslims for Unity

Unity, Peace, and Harmony

Committees

The Coordinating Body consists of all members of all Committees, and is headed by elected Facilitator and Co-Facilitator. A member of the Coordinating Body is elected to be the Treasurer of FMU.
Text Box: Coordinating Body Text Box: Communications Committee

This Committee is responsible for all external communications (e.g. press releases, media coverage, etc.) and facilitating internal communications; maintaining website, email lists, Member information, etc. This Committee shall select Spokesperson(s) for the Forum with the approval of the Coordinating Body.

Text Box: Public Awareness Committee Text Box: Unity Committee Text Box: Youth Activities Committee Text Box: Cultural Committee Text Box: Civil Liberties & Political Affairs Committee

This Committee is responsible for promoting public awareness of Islam through organizing educational programs at schools and religious and other institutions, and participating and holding conferences, seminars, interfaith discussions, etc. Such educational programs should be approved by the Coordinating Body.

This Committee is responsible for promoting unity, tolerance, and cooperation amongst Muslims through organizing social events such as joint Eid festivities, picnics, camping, and programs to facilitate mutual understanding.

This Committee is responsible for organizing activities that lead to mutual respect, bonds of friendship, and a sense of belonging between members of the community, particularly among the youth of the Muslim community.

This Committee is responsible for celebrating the cultural and ethnic diversity of Muslims throughout society, preferably through organizing and participating in cultural activities.

This Committee is responsible for promoting social, economic, and political ideals of Muslims in the society, particularly through participation in political processes. In addition, this Committee is responsible for defending personal freedoms and civil liberties and fighting wrongful persecution and discrimination based on race, religion, and gender, particularly those directed towards the Muslim community. This Committee will accomplish its goals primarily through coordination with local and national organizations with similar objectives.