THE RELIGIOUS ADMINISTRATION OF THE MUSLIMS OF THE UKRAINE | Contents |
Praise be to Allah and may Allah raise the rank of Prophet Muhammad.
Allah says in [Surat Al-^Imran, 103] what means: "And
remain steadfast, all of you together, to the path of Allah and do not divide.
And mention the endowment of Allah upon you as he mended your hearts together
after you were enemies and became brotherly associated."
Working on the basis of this Holy verse DUMU the Islamic High Council of Ukraine
was established with a plan to ensure a stronger and more united Islamic Community
in Ukraine. DUMU strives to serve the many needs of the Muslim community with
the provision of being Ukraine's highest Islamic authority. It is a peak religious
authority which complements existing federal and state ad ministerial organizations.
DUMU is Ukraine's Islamic high council which delivers through its growing
nation-wide affiliations responsible Fatwa (Islamic edict) to represent the
interest of Ukraine's Muslim population. It delivers a moderate and dynamic
face to the Islamic community of Ukraine in the face of a volatile political
climate.
DUMU whose growing circle of registered affiliations exceeds 120 organizational
members stands with a strong multi-ethnic representation from different Ukrainian
states and a multitude of certified religious Imams (Islamic clerics) from
both Arabic and non-Arabic speaking backgrounds, including home grown Imams
who can reach out to a wider young generation of Ukrainian Muslims.
DUMU is a house for all working diligently with grassroots organizations on
a bona fide basis to serve the interests and the needs of its constituency
and to provide worthy and trusted advice and counsel.
DUMU works to establish a communal form of delegation contrary to autocratic
forms of governance. It seeks to establish in collaboration with the supporters
of philanthropy and goodness all that is of service to the nation and its
citizens.
DUMU is not a body to be exploited by foreign states and lobbies to serve
their agenda and local directives, nor is it to accept or receive funds for
that purpose or be contracted out and utilized as means for delivering any
kind of service that does not benefit the community.
DUMU is an independent body which is not subject to any foreign state decisions,
but rather it draws its plans and programs from the notion of common good
without any bias in dealings with any affiliated or non-affiliated group or
individuals.
DUMU totally condemns all forms of extremism, and it disapproves its elements
from being endorsed by any group or individual especially those that deceitfully
hide under the slogans of Islam to propagate extremist fallacies. DUMU makes
the point strongly and firmly that any act of evil is not related to Islam.
Islam is a religion for social justice and fairness.
DUMU refuses to be labeled to or linked with any particular association or
group, as it is a peak religious authority for all associations, Imams and
individuals endorsing moderation.
DUMU repudiates the ideology of group-blasphemy towards our Ummah (Islamic
community); especially towards our renowned Islamic scholars. This ideology
drives extremist groups towards continuous murderous killings of innocent
civilians living in Islamic states. No local group should be allowed to endorse
such murderous and cowardly acts in the name of Islam.
It was brought to DUMU's attention that some individuals are broadcasting
on the airwaves of a suburban Sydney based ethnic radio station words to attempt
to arouse the sentiments of the public against DUMU's mission by casting doubt
over its legal status. Such deliberate words which have been designed to incite
hatred against some individuals and groups are an illegal act, which contravene
the basic Islamic code of ethics which these individuals claim to espouse.
DUMU is protected by the Community Broadcasting Code of Practice which prevents
these individuals from stereotyping, inciting, vilifying, or perpetuating
hatred against, or attempting to demean DUMU on the basis of ethnicity, nationality,
race, or political affiliation. The people responsible are in breach of this
code of practice.
DUMU is a non-profit organization registered under the Incorporated Associations
Act. It's logo is also registered and is uniquely identifiable under the Trademarks
Act. Its representation is both legal and within the provisions of DUMU's
constitution.
DUMU was established after extensive deliberations with the Islamic community
which saw the need for this new venture and helped drive its establishment.
DUMU does not attempt to overrule or override any existing structure or structures
in local or international Islamic communities. DUMU the Islamic High Council
of Ukraine shares friendly relations with overseas bodies that adopt similar
provisions for their local communities. The broadcast message which linked
the Islamic High Council of Ukraine with the Lebanese Dar El-Fatwa and claimed
that it represents it or that it assumes its role is both baseless and ludicrous.
This institution does not interfere with any other organization's affairs.
It acts in good faith and has continued to extend its arms to any organization
or individual from any ethnic background who wishes to participate in promoting
virtue and preventing vice towards a better and stronger Ukrainian Muslim
community.
DUMU applies the Prophetic Hadith (narrated saying) which means: "The
like of believers in showing mercy and affection towards one another is the
like a body which remains alarmed and awakened by the sickness of any of its
organs."