Mission Statement

The mission of Al-Hujjah is to foster unity amongst the youth by promoting reflection, contemplation, and spirituality. Al-Hujjah provides leadership skills to initiate change within communities through activism and dialogue.

Al-Hujjah hopes to realize a variety of Muslim led projects and organizations initiated by Al-Hujjah alumni and the emergence of a holistic Muslim American culture characterized by God consciousness, ethics, and servitude to humanity.

Steering Committee:
Individuals actively involved in the details and decision making process of Al-Hujjah. Two stable positions must be fulfilled by members of the core at all times: 1. PR director (addresses all communication and grievances towards Al-Hujjah and relays them to the committee) 2. Financial director (manages the organization’s funds, budget and account, finance director must be on the official Al-Hujjah bank account).

Advisory Committee:
Individuals from various respected communities and previous core committee members that will be approached for advice and suggestions on the organizations efforts from time to time. They will not be actively involved in the planning of any Al-Hujjah events but will be used as a resource and guide.
Trainees:
Individuals active in Al Hujjah efforts in a limited role. Trainees will over time be bumped into the Core once they can assume the responsibilities of a Steering Committee member.

In an effort to encourage participation from more serious individuals in the community and prepare attendees for a more mature Islamic environment some Al-Hujjah events require a simple application relevant to the program at hand for participating. Although Al-Hujjah events have a minimum age requirement for this same reason, that should not deter younger individuals from applying. Attendees under the age of 18 will be allowed to participate on a case-by-case basis judged by their promptness in applying, promptness in payment and the quality of their application. Underage attendees will also be asked to fill out a liability form signed by their parent or guardian allowing them to participate in Al-Hujjah Events and removing all responsibility from Al-Hujjah and its associates.

Al-Hujjah fees and payments are used only for the efforts of Al-Hujjah approved by the Core Committee. Low-income individuals interested in participating should not be deterred from applying. Two members from the core committee must be on the bank account held in Al-Hujjah’s name at all times and Al-Hujjah’s financial situation must be reported to the Core Committee after the completion of every event.

Al-Hujjah reserves the right to accept or deny any of the applications it receives. No persons will be allowed to attend the retreat without having filled out an application – NO EXCEPTIONS. If you have been accepted as an attendee, you may choose not to attend but may not offer your place to any other individual. All attendees are responsible for their own transportation to and from the retreat, however the transportation coordinator may be able to recommend suitable carpool alternatives (if contacted in a timely matter) should you not have transportation arrangements. If you have been accepted to attend the retreat you are not a confirmed applicant until your payment has been received. Al-Hujjah reserves the right of giving your space to other attendees if your payment is not received within the time frame specified. No refunds will be given for cancellations within fifteen days of the retreat, however exceptions will be made based on extraneous circumstances. Payments not received within the specified time may be subject to a $20 late fee. Any belongings left behind at Al Hujjah events or retreats must be claimed within 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, the possessions left behind will be considered as the property of Al Hujjah. All questions and concerns should only be directed to js.mashouf (at) gmail.com