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ICOB Election 2025
This is your masjid. Nominate, vote, and serve in your community.
Come vote in the election
Early voting begins 6:30pm. Ballots to be counted after Isha prayer at the Islamic Center of Bloomington (ICOB). Ballots can be submitted up until Isha prayer at ICOB.
Saturday, April 12 at the Eid picnic at Karst Farm Park
Read below through the list of nominees on the ballot
Brothers' executive
committee nominees
Dawah
Ayman Gaber
My name is Ayman Gaber, and I’m a rising senior at Indiana University majoring in Biology.
Recently, I had the opportunity to work closely with the former Dawah Chair as part of the Dawah Committee, where we laid the groundwork for several key initiatives. I'm passionate about continuing this work and look forward to contributing to the growth and strength of our community in any way I can, insha Allah.
have been a member of our Muslim community in Bloomington during high school and my university days at IU, where I obtained BS and MBA degrees from the Kelley School of Business. I spent a dozen years working professionally in Chicago as a CPA, but returned to Bloomington in 2014. My true passion is Allaah’s (swt) guidance, and I have spent years researching ultimate questions and answers about the purpose of life, and I love conveying the beauty and perfection of Islam to others with the hope that Allaah (swt) may guide them to embrace His true religion.
Uncontested positions
Judiciary Committee
Adnan Javeed
I was born and raised in Pakistan and I graduated from O'Neill School IU Bloomington with an MPA concentrating in nonprofit management. I am founder and CEO of a US registered charity, STEP (steppk.org), that empowers people in Pakistan. I love our Muslim community in Bloomington, you might remember when I made Pakora & Paratha during Ramadan. I will do my best to serve our community as a member of the judiciary committee and play my role in resolving any issues or misunderstandings amongst community members, Inshallah.
Nazif Shahrani
I have served as a Professor of Anthropology, Central Asian and Middle Eastern studies at IU and have lived in Bloomington for 35 years. Also have served on this Committee for numerous years.
Uncontested positions continued
Board of Trustees: Ateeq Mohammed
Assalamualaikum. Alhamdulillah, I have been serving as the president of ICOB for the last three years. I moved to Bloomington from Dallas for work, I worked previously as a process remediation engineer.
President:
Abdul Razzaq
I work as a Validation Consultant. I moved to Bloomington in Nov 2020. It's been four years since I've been volunteering at the Masjid. Current EC Vice President.
Vice President:
Abdul Shukoor
I was born in Saudi Arabia, raised in Saudi Arabia as well as in India. I'm a Mechanical Engineer working as a Quality Specialist. I've been in Bloomington for about 2 years. My vision for the Muslim community is to see us grow together with love, unity, and purpose; supporting one another, holding tight to our faith, the opportunity to serve as Vice President of the masjid, in shaa Allah for the sake of Allah, I’ll do my best to bring people together and make sure our community feels heard, valued, and connected.
Uncontested positions Continued
General Secretary: AbdurRaheem Syed
I'm Abdurraheem, working at Cummins as a Reliability Engineer and I've got a master's in Industrial Engineering. Hailing originally from Aurangabad, India. I have loved being a part of this community for the last three years and now it’s time to serve, aiming to bring us all closer together.
Social Activities continued:
Ahmed Mohammed
I was born and raised in Bloomington. I have been attending the masjid since I was a kid while my Father was the treasurer for ICOB. I am a student at IU studying Informatics. I consistently try to attend masjid social activities and hope to dedicate my time to help build the community by organizing more events.
Treasurer continued:
Sydney Mmadi
Work as an Associate Professor and Department Chair for Business and Logistics at Ivy Tech Community College. Joined the ICOB community almost 9 years ago and have been serving in Social Activities role and treasurer.
No brother accepted the nomination for this position, and therefore is to be appointed by the new Executive committee.
Maintenance: Vacant
Sisters' executive
committee nominees
Uncontested positions
President:
Haifa Mohammed
I am a lifelong ICOB member and a professional ICOB superfan. I also work remotely as graphic designer for a Muslim non-profit! I was blessed to serve as WDEC president this last year, where I helped lead efforts to expand and diversify our social and educational offerings, enhance communication, and improve our masjid facilities!
In the coming year, I plan to continue expanding social programming for the broader community and for sisters, creating more opportunities for ICOB members to learn, connect, and grow together. I also aim to support the development of both spiritual offerings—like halaqas—and other educational opportunities, such as English classes and career seminars. Additionally, I hope to continue improving our masjid facilities to better serve our growing community.
Vice President
Afiya Rana
Assalamualaikum, I’m Afiya! I’m graduating from Indiana University this May with a BS in psychology. I have been living in Bloomington my whole life and love the community that has come together at ICOB. This year I was able to serve as vice president of the WDEC alongside many wonderful people and was able to contribute to a number of social events consisting of spiritual reflection, meaningful conversations, memorable moments, and fun!
In the coming year, I want to continue to contribute to events and provide a platform for connections while also strengthening the sense of community among the sisters and the community as a whole. Additionally, I want to help individuals feel supported and connected to their faith through these events.
Uncontested positions continued
Education Coordinator:
Fatima Ahmed
Asalamualkum, my name is Fatima. I am a Bloomington local and a recent IU grad. InshaAllah, I hope to strengthen the sisterhood in our community through weekly halaqas and gatherings that encourage learning, reflection, and meaningful connections.
Youth and Kids Coordinator:
Asma Siddiqui
It has been a privilege to serve on the EC over the past two years, working to create meaningful opportunities for our youth and families. I’m passionate about filling gaps in our community by offering educational and religious programs that help children grow with confidence in their Muslim identity. I understand the struggles parents face and aim to support them through enriching, faith-based activities. Outside of my community work, I enjoy photography, baking, and recently started crocheting as a creative outlet. I’m excited for the opportunity to continue this work and further support our growing community in the year ahead.
General Secretary:
Sophia Salem
My name is Sophia Salem. I am from Florida and I am a PhD student in the School of Public Health at IU. My work focuses on maternal and child health especially improving prenatal care. I'm running for secretary for the Women's Executive Committee because I want to become more involved with the mosque and support the events and activities that we put on. Everyone has been so welcoming and kind since I started attending the mosque. I want to uphold those values and continue making ICOB a safe and inviting community for Bloomington and it's residents.
Uncontested positions continued
Crisis Intervention:
Sukran Kulekci
I'm from Turkey and have been living in Bloomington since 2022. I earned my bachelor's degree in mathematics and hold two master's degrees in Mathematics and Computer Engineering. Before moving to the US, I served as a chief researcher at a research institute in my home country and have since retired.
Outreach:
No Sister accepted the nomination for this position, and therefore is to be appointed by the new Executive committee.