Become a member
ISWA is run by its members and paid for by them.
What it costs
Membership runs January to December. Renew each year without filling in the form again.
- Associate$50a yearTake part in everything ISWA offers. Associate members don’t vote.
- Student$50a yearFor students aged 18 to 25.
- Active$100a yearFor Muslims in the Washington area aged 18 and over. After two years in good standing, Active members vote and can chair a committee. Two members sponsor you; the Board approves.
Honorary membership is given by the Board for outstanding service. There is nothing to apply for.
What you get
- Discount on Hall Rentals
- Discount on Saturday School for Children
- Free Access to Social and Religious Programs
- Free library membership
- Access to All ISWA Newsletters and Publications
How to join
- 1Complete the online application
- 2Attend an introductory session
- 3Confirm your membership details
From the by-laws
- Any Muslim residing in the Washington Metropolitan Area, over 18, may be admitted as an Active member on filing the application with the Membership Chair and paying dues.
- The Board may admit Honorary members for outstanding service; no dues and no application.
- Only Active members in good standing for two consecutive years may chair a standing committee.
- An application must be sponsored by two Active members of two years' good standing who know the applicant; each member may sponsor two new members a year. The Board's decision is final.
- Membership runs January 1 to December 31; renewals need no new application. Fees must be paid by March 31 to vote that year.
- Only Active members of two consecutive years' good standing may vote; Associate members cannot vote. No proxy voting.
- Suspension or expulsion follows written charges and a Board hearing, ratified by majority; the member may request a Grievance Committee hearing within 14 days (five Active members drawn at random).