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Islamic Financial Literacy Month

Stearns Salaam Banking and the Muslim Legal Fund of America bring you two free, live webinars exploring Shariah-compliant financial and governance strategies for your community. Sessions were recorded October 2026 via Zoom.

Financially Smart Mosque Expansion

October 17, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM CT

This session explores how mosques and community centers can access values-aligned financing that allows for them to acquire a property or complete an expansion project without needing to fundraise the entire project amount up-front. You will hear about the financing and deposit options that are available for nonprofit organizations, and the ijarah financing model that Stearns Salaam uses. Whether your community is actively planning an expansion or planning ahead for the future, this session will give community leaders the opportunity to ask their questions on Islamic financing options.

 

Modern mosque exterior in golden light

Featured Speakers

Zeshan Gondal

Zeshan Gondal

Sr. VP, Stearns Salaam Banking

Mufti Mirza Zain Baig

Mirza Zain Baig

Irshad Rasheed

Irshad Rasheed

President, Stearns Salaam Banking

Sharia Supervisory Board; Resident Mufti

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Practical Mosque Governance

October 31, 2026 | 12:00PM - 1:30PM CT

In partnership with the Muslim Legal Fund of America, Stearns Salaam Banking is hosting a seminar to address the unique challenges related to mosque governance. This session provides practical guidance on board structure, financial oversight, and long-term organizational health for mosque leadership. It will also cover the advantages and disadvantages of 501c3 nonprofit structures and governance best-practices to help keep your organization safe and secure. 

Diverse Muslim leaders in a formal mosque governance meeting

Featured Speakers

Irshad Rasheed

Irshad Rasheed

President, Stearns Salaam Banking

Antonio Glenn

Nonprofit Governance Director, MLFA General Counsel

Antonio Glenn

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