Historic Day for MUNA South Zone : 19 New Members Take Oath

In a landmark event for the Muslim Ummah of North America - MUNA, South Zone, 19 brothers and sisters from across the United States officially became full members of the organization on Sunday, September 14, 2025. The day-long workshop and oath-taking ceremony were held virtually via video conference and led by MUNA National President Imam Delawar Hossain.

A Day of Assessment and Commitment

The event began in the morning with a series of workshops, personal interviews, and preparatory training sessions. Potential members from various chapters across the U.S. participated in this rigorous process to evaluate their readiness for full membership.

As part of the evaluation, Imam Delawar Hossain personally interacted with each candidate to verify the following:

• Completion of MUNA’s prescribed curriculum

• Basic proficiency in Quran, Hadith, and Islamic literature

• Memorization of required Surahs, verses, and Hadiths

• Preparation of Dars (study sessions) and detailed book notes

• In-depth understanding of MUNA's constitution and operational guidelines

• Fulfillment of all criteria as associate members

• Strong commitment to actively serve as full members

Only after being fully satisfied with each individual’s preparation and sincerity, the National President administered the official oath of membership, as per MUNA’s constitution.

A Spiritually Charged Oath Ceremony

During the oath-taking ceremony, all 19 participants stood simultaneously across various states and repeated the pledge under the direction of Imam Delawar. This moment created a profound spiritual atmosphere, leaving a lasting impression on the attendees.

List of New Full Members

1. Afifa Mariam – Atlanta, Georgia

2. Suman Gazi – Atlanta, Georgia

3. Bilkis Khatun – Atlanta, Georgia

4. Mohammad Alam (Al-Amin) – Oklahoma City, Alabama

5. Dr. Al Imran – Alabama Chapter (Lake Charles, Louisiana)

6. Md. Mamun Habib – Montgomery, Alabama Chapter

7. Md. Mujahidul Islam – Montgomery, Alabama Chapter

8. Md. Fahim Sarkar Ishat – Auburn, Alabama Chapter

9. Mahbuba Bhuiyan – Pensacola, Florida (Alabama Chapter)

10. Umme Salma – New Orleans, Louisiana (Alabama Chapter)

11. Motahara Habib – Dallas West Chapter, Texas

12. Arman Saiful – Houston Chapter, Texas

13. Abdur Mannan – Houston Chapter, Texas

14. Israt Jahan – Houston Chapter, Texas

15. Mohammad Al Mahfuz – Florida North Chapter

16. Zillur Rahman – Florida North Chapter

17. Mizanur Rahman – Dallas East Chapter, Texas

18. Engr. Mustak Zaman – Dallas East Chapter, Texas

19. Chowdhury Hasna Siddika (Saki) – Dallas East Chapter, Texas

Significance of the Oath

Transitioning from an Associate Member to a Full Member in MUNA is not merely a formal status change—it represents a deeper sense of accountability and commitment to the organization's mission. It signifies a promise to live by Islamic values both individually and collectively while actively contributing to MUNA's da’wah, educational, and social service initiatives.

This structured and principled membership process ensures that the organization builds a dedicated, skilled, and tested workforce, strengthening both its operational capacity and future leadership.

Future Vision and Expectations

MUNA believes the inclusion of these new members will invigorate its workforce and accelerate its initiatives across the U.S., especially in the fields of da’wah, education, welfare, and community service. These members are expected to play a critical role in realizing MUNA's long-term vision—spreading the message of Islam and contributing to the welfare of the Muslim Ummah in America.

They will be integrated into local programs for education, tarbiyah (spiritual development), outreach, humanitarian service, and social welfare, thereby reinforcing MUNA's grassroots organizational structure.

Leadership’s Message and Gratitude

In the closing session, South Zone President Dr. Amirul Islam, Vice President Professor Nazrul Islam, and Secretary Abdullah Mukim warmly congratulated the new members. They expressed gratitude to National President Imam Delawar Hossain for dedicating his valuable time to personally assess each member, conduct the workshop, and lead the oath-taking ceremony.

The leadership encouraged all to pray for the new members, that they may fulfill their commitments and become shining examples of dedication in advancing MUNA’s vision and mission.

Wohidul Islam

Texas