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Masjids Management

Build thriving, transparent, and inclusive Masjid institutions through modern organizational leadership.

During the time of the Prophet (PBUH), Al-Masjid an-Nabawi was the epicenter of the community — a school, community center, welfare agency, and place of civic engagement. This course merges Islamic theology of community service with modern organizational leadership, legal compliance, and strategic planning.

Dr. Omar Abdullah Al-Rashid

Instructor

Dr. Omar Abdullah Al-Rashid

Rating

4.8

Duration

8 Weeks

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Effort

2 Sessions/Week · 8 Weeks

Access

Lifetime Access · Mobile & Desktop

Reward

Certificate of Completion from UIA

Course Curriculum

Masjid Board Members · Imams · Non-Profit Administrators & Community Leaders
Module 1: The Prophetic Vision & Institutional Governance (Weeks 1–2)
4 Lessons
Class 1: The Prophetic Model Reimagining the Masjid as a holistic community hub rather than just a prayer hall.
Class 2: Organizational Structures Understanding 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, legal liabilities, and religious corporation laws.
Class 3: Board Dynamics vs. Executive Operations Clearly defining the roles of the Board of Directors, the Imam, and the Executive Staff to prevent overreach and conflict.
Class 4: Drafting and Enforcing Bylaws Creating resilient governing documents, term limits, and democratic transition processes.
Module 2: Financial Integrity & Islamic Accounting (Weeks 3–4)
4 Lessons
Class 5: The Fiqh of Masjid Finance Strict separation of Zakat, Sadaqah, Waqf (endowments), and General Operating funds.
Class 6: Budgeting and Transparency Implementing dual-control accounting, regular audits, and producing transparent quarterly reports.
Class 7: Sustainable Fundraising Moving beyond "Friday crisis appeals" to structured donor relations and recurring programs.
Class 8: Building Endowments (Awqaf) Creating long-term financial independence through real estate and halal investments.
Module 3: Human Resources & Volunteer Management (Week 5)
2 Lessons
Class 9: The Imam's Contract Fair compensation, defining job expectations, and supporting the mental health of religious leadership.
Class 10: Cultivating and Retaining Volunteers Moving from volunteer burnout to building structured, empowered committees.
Module 4: Inclusivity & Community Programming (Week 6)
2 Lessons
Class 11: The Welcoming Masjid Optimizing the sisters' spaces, ensuring accessibility for the disabled, and creating robust convert support systems.
Class 12: Youth Engagement Designing relevant programming that bridges the generational gap and transitions youth into leadership roles.
Module 5: Facilities, Security & Crisis Management (Week 7)
3 Lessons
Class 13: Facility Operations Preventive maintenance, scaling for Ramadan/Eid, and liability insurance.
Class 14: Security Protocols Active threat preparedness, coordinating with local law enforcement, and safeguarding the congregation.
Class 15: Public Relations & Crisis Communication Managing internal disputes, handling negative media inquiries, and building positive interfaith alliances.
Module 6: Strategic Planning & Final Project (Week 8)
2 Lessons
Class 16: Strategic Visioning Conducting a community needs assessment (SWOT analysis) to guide the Masjid's 5-year growth plan.
Class 17 & 18: Final Presentations Students present their comprehensive "Masjid Revitalization Plans" to peers and instructors.

Assessment & Certification

Case study analyses, weekly quizzes, and a final "Masjid Strategic Revitalization Plan" project.

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Dr. Omar Abdullah Al-Rashid

Dr. Omar Abdullah Al-Rashid

Islamic Non-Profit Administration & Governance Expert

Dr. Omar Abdullah Al-Rashid has served on the boards of over 12 Islamic institutions and holds an MBA in Non-Profit Management from Georgetown University alongside advanced Islamic studies credentials. For over 20 years, he has specialized in helping Masjids transition from reactive, crisis-driven operations to strategically governed, financially transparent, and community-impactful institutions.

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Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Formulate robust bylaws and establish clear boundaries between board oversight, spiritual leadership (the Imam), and daily operations.
  • Accurately categorize and manage restricted Islamic funds (Zakat vs. Sadaqah) and maintain standard non-profit transparency.
  • Implement standard operating procedures for physical threats, medical emergencies, and public relations crises.
  • Audit the physical and cultural environment of the Masjid to intentionally improve the experience of female congregants, youth, converts, and people with disabilities.
  • Shift the organizational model from reactive, event-based fundraising to sustainable, recurring revenue and endowment planning.
  • Conduct a community SWOT analysis to draft actionable, long-term goals for institutional growth and community impact.