About Us

Who are we?

Our guiding principles

Our guiding principles are based on the Qur'an, the Sunnah of the Prophet and the consensus of recognized Muslim scholars, such as the founders of the four schools of jurisprudence: Imam Abu Hanifah, Imam Malik, Imam Ash-Shafi'i and Imam Ahmad.

Our creed follows the path of "Ahl as-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah", shared by hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world.

We follow the path of moderation and balance, both in belief and in practice. We consider extremism and excess in matters of religion to be a great danger, causing serious harm to society as a whole.

Sample text — to be adapted with the association's actual bylaws.

Objectives

To offer religious, devotional, social and cultural services, with the following priorities:

Practicing the rites

Practicing the rites of Islam and passing on Islamic knowledge.

Celebrating

Celebrating Muslim religious festivals and events.

Places of worship

Providing Muslims with places of worship and learning.

Denouncing extremism

Denouncing all forms of extremism and any idea that demeans Islam or Muslims.

Constructive relations

Fostering constructive relations with our fellow citizens and authorities.

Collaboration

Building ties of collaboration and mutual support with other associations, based on Islamic principles.

Worshippers praying in the prayer hall

Organization and funding

A non-profit association

The Muslim Cultural Association is a non-profit religious and socio-cultural association, in accordance with Article 60 et seq. of the Swiss Civil Code.

Its funding comes from:

  • Members' contributions.
  • Donations free of any conditions that would undermine the association's principles and bylaws.

Failing that, members contribute proportionally to operating expenses, in accordance with Article 71 of the Swiss Civil Code.

Partnerships and collaboration

A spirit of brotherhood

The association shares and upholds ethical and civic values with any association that shares its principles, in a spirit of brotherhood, devotion and total selflessness. It also facilitates access to Halal food by partnering with several businesses.

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