The BICC is a non-profit organization founded for religious, educational and charitable purposes with the meaning of Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (or corresponding provisions of any future United States Internal Revenue Law). The Islamic Center shall:
- Assist and guide Muslims to practice and propagate the faith and principles of Islam, according to the teachings of the Qur’an, and the example of the Prophet Muhammad, (Peace be upon him)
- Instill in the Muslim community a desire to participate in the religious obligations incumbent on every Muslim and to adopt Islam as a complete way of life
- To promote education in the Islamic way of life
- To provide Islamic services and counseling
- Promote unity among Muslims, cooperation with other Islamic organizations having similar objectives, and participate in any activity to serve Islam
- Establish and maintain the Islamic Center to be used to hold weekly congregational prayers, Islamic religious festivals, prayers at the prescribed times, and other social activities according to the principles of Islam
- Maintain Islamic educational institutions to teach the principles of Islam
- Organize the resources of the community and raise funds necessary to accomplish the purposes of the Islamic Center, including the collection of alms and charity, and disburse it to needy Muslims in the area
- Promote friendly relations between Muslims and non-Muslims. We will endeavor to make Islamic teachings known to them and adopt and execute other activities in order to accomplish a better understanding between Muslims and other communities