Hamilton Islamic Centre (HIC)

Ordinary Membership — Declaration & Terms and Conditions

Hamilton Islamic Centre welcomes all members of our congregation to formally join as part of our growing community.
Becoming a member represents a sincere commitment to support the vision, values, and ongoing work of the Centre.

Before completing your online registration, please carefully read the following Declaration (Covenant of Membership) and Terms & Conditions of Membership.
You will be asked to confirm your agreement when submitting your application form.

1. Covenant of Membership (Declaration)

I solemnly bear witness that:

There is no God except Allah, and Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) is the last and final Messenger of Allah.

I affirm that I am a practising Muslim following one of the recognised Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence —
Hanafi, Shafi’i, Maliki, or Hanbali — of Ahl-us-Sunnah wal-Jamaat.

By accepting this covenant, I declare that:

  • I will strive to uphold the values and teachings of Islam in my conduct, both within and outside the mosque.

  • I will show respect, courtesy, and unity towards all members of the congregation.

  • I will support the aims and activities of Hamilton Islamic Centre, including its religious, educational, and community initiatives.

  • I recognise that membership is a trust and a responsibility, and I will act in a manner that reflects positively upon our Centre and our faith.

This declaration forms the foundation of membership and signifies a personal commitment to faith, community, and service.

2. Terms and Conditions of Membership

By becoming a member of Hamilton Islamic Centre (HIC), I acknowledge and agree to the following:

  1. Non-Transferability:
    Membership is personal to the applicant and cannot be transferred to another individual.

  2. Duration of Membership:
    Membership is valid for one calendar year from the date of approval, unless renewed or extended by mosque management.

  3. Management Oversight:
    The trustees or designated management of the Centre reserve the right to review, reject, or terminate membership if, in their reasonable opinion, continued membership is not in the best interest of the Society or its objectives.

  4. Voting Rights:
    Only authorised members are entitled to vote in mosque affairs or participate in elections and decision-making processes.

  5. Conduct and Representation:
    Members are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with Islamic ethics, to avoid any behaviour that may bring disrepute to the mosque, and to engage constructively in community matters.

  6. Communication and Updates:
    Members consent to receive updates, notices, and communications from HIC relevant to mosque activities, community events, and membership renewals.

  7. Data Protection:
    Personal information provided during membership registration will be handled in accordance with data protection laws and used solely for mosque administration and communication purposes.

3. Acceptance of Declaration and Terms

By proceeding with the online membership application, you confirm that:

  • You have read, understood, and accepted the Covenant of Membership (Declaration).

  • You agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions listed above.

  • You understand that membership approval is subject to verification and management discretion.