Futuwwah Adult Volunteer Application

MISSION

The mission of Mihraab Foundation’s Futuwwah Initiative is to train young men to live by the Ethics of Futuwwah and promote a generational renewal of the Islamic spirit.

YOUTH PROTECTION TRAINING

All adult applicants are required to take this training in order to complete the adult application process. Go to my.scouting.org to create an account and take the training online, or contact your local council for classroom training. Include a copy of your completion certificate with this application.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK

In order to complete the adult application process, you will need to review the different disclosures that have been separately provided to you. The separate authorization form must be signed and returned when you submit your application.

Leader Requirements

Mihraab Foundation is open to all who meet the requirements, and leaders are selected based on individual merit. Adult leaders must possess the moral, educational, and emotional qualities that Mihraab Foundation deems necessary for positive leadership to youth. They must also:

  • Abide by the Ethical Code and Code of Conduct.

  • Completion of the Essentials of Islam - Foundational course or an equivalent introductory Islamic Studies studies course covering the Fard ‘ayn of Islamic Creed and Sacred Law.

  • Belief in and abide by Islam according to the tenets of Ahlus Sunnah wa’l-Jama’ah; namely, subscribing to either the Ash’ari or Maturidi school of Islamic belief and one of the four Madhhabs in Sacred Law.

  • Be a male of good public standing for any role related to instilling tarbiyah to boys and young men.

  • Reside within the USA or a U.S. territory, or be a U.S. citizen residing outside the USA.

  • Be 21 years of age or older for primary leadership positions.

  • Be 18 years of age or older for assistant leadership positions.

  • Complete Youth Protection training (YPT) before application is processed and renew training as required by going to my.scouting.org and creating an account.*

  • Review the disclosure information related to the background check process and complete and sign a Background Check Authorization form.

  • Take leader position-specific training by contacting Mihraab faculty for more information.

*Mihraab Foundation is not affiliated with Scouting America. Scouting membership is not required to create an account and complete the training.

APPROVAL REQUIRED

Futuwwah Amir or designee must accept and approve all council and district adults.

Futuwwah Amir or designee must approve any adults who answer “yes” to any Additional Information question. The adult leader application process will not be complete until Youth Protection training has been completed and a criminal background check has been obtained.

Health information. You should inform your leadership of any condition that might limit your participation.

Privacy Policy

Mihraab Foundation protects the confidentiality of the names and personal information of those who are affiliated with the organization. No commercial or unauthorized use is made of the names, addresses, and other confidential information. Mihraab Foundation may use registration information to notify registrants of benefit opportunities. For general questions, contact us for current policies.

What Is the Futuwwah Initiative Program?

The Futuwwah Initiative program is outlined in the official materials of Mihraab Foundation. Activities that are not in these publications are not a part of the Futuwwah Initiative. Leaders must not allow youth members or program participants to engage in any unauthorized or prohibited activities.

Youth Protection

Child abuse is a serious problem in our society, and unfortunately, it can occur anywhere, even in religious settings.

Scouting America, formerly the Boy Scouts of America, has developed one of the most progressive youth protection systems currently available. While Mihraab Foundation is not affiliated with Scouting, we have chosen to adopt their youth protection policy to mitigate risk of abuse to the utmost extent as possible. All adult leaders must complete Youth Protection training as part of the registration process and renew their training as required. It is highly recommended that parents who participate in Futuwwah activities complete YPT. To create an account and complete the training, you do not need to be an active member in Scouting America. To learn more about Scouting America’s Youth Protection resources, go to www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/.

Mandatory Reporting

All persons involved in the Futuwwah Initiative must immediately report to local authorities any good-faith suspicion or belief that any child is or has been physically or sexually abused; physically or emotionally neglected; exposed to any form of violence or threat; or exposed to any form of sexual exploitation including the possession, manufacture, or distribution of child pornography, online solicitation, enticement, or showing of obscene material. No person may abdicate this reporting responsibility to any other person.

Additionally, any known or suspected abuse or behavior that might put a youth at risk must also be reported to Mihraab faculty.

Youth Protection Policies

  • Two registered adult leaders 21 years of age or over are required at all Futuwwah activities, including meetings. There must be a registered female adult leader over 21 in every unit serving females. A registered female adult leader over 21 must be present for any activity involving female youth.

  • One-on-one contact between adult leaders and youth members is prohibited both inside and outside of Futuwwah.

These and other key Youth Protection policies are addressed in the training and at www.scouting.org/training/youth-protection/.

To learn about other health and safety policies Mihraab recommends, please review the online version of the Guide to Safe Scouting, the Scouter Code of Conduct, and the SAFE Checklist, which are available at www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/.