The document outlines a proposal to establish the Indian Muslim Council (IMC) to address issues facing India's Muslim population. Key points: 1. The IMC would create partnerships between Indian Muslims to address critical issues like education, employment, and political representation. 2. The IMC would have a national council and regional/state/local councils to represent Muslims at all levels. Elections would be held every 5 years. 3. The IMC would be non-political and non-sectarian, welcoming all Muslims regardless of beliefs or political affiliations. It would focus on social and economic issues rather than religious or political differences.

1. IMC
Shaping our destiny
Mirza Yawar Baig

3. Indian Muslim reality
1. 14% of population (About 200 million)
2. Economic status lower than Dalits (Sachar Committee)
3. Literacy lowest of any community (42% illiterate)
4. Representation in Government & Agencies @6.24%
5. 2014/5: Rs. 4000 Cr in weddings in Hyderabad alone
Crisis of morality and responsibility

4. Indian Muslim Council
1. To create a genuine partnership between all Indian
Muslims to address critical to survival issues
2. To enable active participation of all sectors of Indian
Muslims in matters that concern them
3. To enable Indian Muslims to positively impact their own
future and the future of our nation for nation building
Constituted for the security & development of India

5. Working Principles
1. Constituted under the appropriate legal framework
2. Not affiliated to any political party or Maslak
3. Will support and work with all existing organizations
4. Will have Ulama as members along with others
5. Will have effective participation of women
Active participation in nation building

6. IMC National
Council
Regional
Council
State Council
District or
City Council
Local
Council
•Regiona
l Council
•Regiona
l Council
•Regiona
l Council
Admin &
Finance
Overall Organization Structure

7. IMC Structure
1. The Local Council is the fundamental building block of
the IMC. This will be at the city, or smaller level.
2. Membership is open to all members of civil society
except politicians in active politics.
3. Members of the Admin & Finance Task Force will be
fulltime professionals but will not have voting rights.
No salaries for any elected members

8. How to start?
1. Speak to your friends locally in your town or city district
2. Show them this video and see if they are interested
3. Form the IMC Local Council making sure that you take
only sincere people with required skills
4. Take up one project that is important for you and work
on it
Results come from action – not by talking about acting

9. IMC Election & Term
1. All members of the Local Council will be elected by their
community for a period of 5 years.
2. Members will be eligible for re-election for another term
3. Members under 50 who have served 2 terms may be re-
elected after a cooling off period of 5 years
4. Compulsory retirement at 65 years on their date of birth
Enforce leadership development & encourage youth

10. Board of Emeritus Advisors
1. Retired leaders will automatically become members of
the Board of Emeritus Advisors which will be an
advisory body to provide guidance, counsel and dua for
the organization.
2. The Board will have no executive powers.
Retaining wisdom, harnessing energy, developing leaders

11. Election Rules
1. Elections will be conducted by an Election Commission
which will be constituted every 4 years for the elections
in the 5th year.
2. The EC will be made up of prominent members of
society represented as per the constituents of the IMC.
3. The condition of being on the EC will be that the person
will be debarred from standing for election in that year.
Integrity and competence in that order

12. No negative canvassing
1. Anyone who uses hate speech, divisive language, criticizes
another candidate or disrespects anyone will be disqualified and
barred from standing for election for a period of 10 years
2. Candidate’s names will be proposed by the community
3. The EC which will investigate the personal record of the candidate
and the record of his/her contribution to the community
4. If satisfied, will invite the candidate to a forum that will be
constituted for candidates to make presentations.
Preventing evils of electoral politics

13. Candidate’s presentations
1. All candidates will have to make these presentations to
be eligible for selection. No exceptions.
2. All presentations will consist of only one point:
1. What do you intend to do to make IMC successful
and more effective?
We know who you are. Tell us what you will do.

14. Regional and National IMC
1. The Regional IMC will be a sitting body which will meet
every month.
2. The National IMC will sit four times a year and
additionally for any special purpose of national
importance, if necessary.
3. As such it will be possible for people to simultaneously
be members of both bodies.
Eliminate bureaucracy – empower efficiency

15. Progression – Local to National
1. Local Councils will elect representatives to the District
Council and similarly all the way to the National Council.
2. It is envisaged that the Local Council be the entry portal
so that by the time someone gets to the National
Council he/she will have rich work experience in IMC.
3. This will also ensure that those who get to the National
Council are people with a track record of contribution.
Embedding the democratic process

16. Governing
Council
Educators
Social
Activists
Lawyers
JournalistsUlama
Civil
Society
Admin &
Finance

17. Matrix Structure
1. All Councils will be organized in Task Forces of specialists
who will elect one member to the Governing Council
2. The Governing Council will take policy decisions which the
individual Task Force will implement. This ensures that
everyone has a say in the decision making process
3. The Governing Council will elect a Ameer who will be the
spokesperson for the council
4. This structure will apply to all councils at all levels
No salaries for any elected members

18. Task Forces Working Norms
1. Each Task Force will decide on the issues it needs to deal
with and prepare a budget
2. This will be presented to the Governing Council
3. There will be a half-yearly Internal Assessment and an
Annual External Assessment of achievement of goals
Governing Council will raise funds to meet budget

19. Task Force Issues
1. Issues will be decided by the Local Council Task Forces
and will depend on local needs.
2. Some issues like education, employment, legal aid,
media watch etc. will be permanent needs at all levels
3. Experts may be consulted if necessary for any issue
Strict accountability and financial control must be exercised

20. Finance
1. For any organization to function we need money. It is
proposed that every working Muslim person
contributes Rs. 100 per month to the Regional IMC.
2. All contributions will be voluntary and if the IMC
provides the service, the funds will come.
3. By paying Rs. 12oo per year every Muslim will
demonstrate that he has both vision and commitment
Involve the entire community

21. Broad based funding
1. The numbers of Muslims we have will ensure that there
is more than sufficient funding.
2. Broad basing the funding will ensure that the rich don’t
hijack the IMC by funding it and threatening to withhold
funding if their personal interests are not met.
3. This doesn’t prevent the rich from donating more but
reminds everyone that it is ours, so we must pay for it.
Accountability to Allah‫ﷻ‬ must guide us all

22. Budgeting
1. Each IMC will prepare an annual budget and use their
funds to fulfill their requirements. In addition, each
Regional IMC will fund 25% of the budget of the National
IMC.
2. Surplus funds from the Regional IMCs will be invested in
an Endowment Fund to be used for special projects.
Total financial transparency & accountability

23. Decision Making Process
1. Matter is placed before the plenary
2. It is discussed/debated in detail in an objective, data based manner
3. Recommendations are given by all concerned
4. Ameer or Interested/Affected party decides on a course of action
5. Everyone abides by and supports the decision
6. No lobbying before or complaining after the decision is taken
Benefit for community & country over-rides all else

24. Move from
Me You

25. ME
YOU
Problem

26. Conflict Resolution Process
1. Remember we need to find a solution – not win an
argument.
2. Respect for each other and each other’s opinions
3. No personal condemnation or attack
4. Treat different opinions as other ways to look at the issue
Learn and practice Adaab-ul-Ikhtilaaf

27. Training
1. It is recognized that training in Decision Making, Conflict
Resolution, Effective Communication, Presentation Skills,
Listening Skills, will be critical for the effective functioning
of the IMC
2. In addition Budgeting, Performance Evaluation, Goal Setting
are also critical to success.
3. We volunteer to do this free of cost for any IMC that
requests it. Please see www.yawarbaig.com for more info.
Other skill providers are welcome to volunteer

28. Maslak / Madhab differences
1. The IMC respects and welcomes all Masaalik/Madhahib
2. All differences in belief or practice are respected and it
is recognized that common issues that are irrespective
of Maslak/Madhab still need to be addressed
3. All individual political affiliations are also respected
likewise
4. IMC will never discuss political or religious differences
No Maslak/Madhab conflict is possible if this is followed

29. Conclusion
1. I hope this body will be a true representative of Indian
Muslims and be able to look after their needs in a way that
will change our future.
2. I believe it is time that Indian Muslims stopped shifting the
responsibility to take care of themselves on others so that
they can contribute to their own generations.
3. If you don’t plan for yourself, someone else plans for you
It’s our own destiny that we have to write

30. I ask Allah‫ﷻ‬ for His help.
1. To take care of each other is both a religious
and citizenship requirement.
2. I believe it is time we decided to perform it.
ْ‫ال‬ َّ‫ال‬ِ‫إ‬ ‫َا‬‫ن‬ْ‫ي‬َ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬ ‫ا‬َ‫م‬ َ‫و‬ُ‫ين‬ِ‫ب‬ُ‫م‬ْ‫ال‬ ُ‫غ‬َ‫ال‬َ‫ب‬

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