Dear WVMA Members,
Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,
We pray to Allah (SWT) for the continued safety and well-being of you, your families, and friends. Our heartfelt prayers remain with all those facing hardship across the globe. May Allah ease their suffering and grant them peace. Ameen.
The time has come to elect new members to the WVMA Board of Trustees (BOT) and Board of Directors (BOD) for Hijri Year 1448 (2026–2027).
You must be a member of WVMA to take part in WVMA elections. We invite all community members, aged 18 and up, to become members or renew your membership today.
Become a member by April 10, 2026 to to be eligible to nominate a candidate or become a member by May 1, 2026 to be eligible to vote.
The election is an Amanah.
The right Board is an Amanah, one that shapes our institutional identity today, and nurtures from among our youth the future leaders of WVMA and the ummah.
Nomation & Voting Eligibility
- Voting Period: Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:00 AM – Thursday, July 2, 2026 at
- 5:00 PM (PST)
- Online Voting Requirement: A valid, unique email address is required.
- Nomination Form Deadline: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 (by midnight)
- Submit Nominations to: [email protected]
Open Positions
- Board of Trustees – 2 positions (2-year term)
- Board of Directors – 3 positions (2-year term)
Acknowledgment of Outgoing Members
We express our deep gratitude to our outgoing board members for their dedicated service to WVMA. May Allah (SWT) bless them and their families abundantly. Ameen.
Term Ends: 1st of Rabi’ al-Awwal 1448 (August 14, 2026)
- Board of Trustees: Asfia Khan, Mohammad Subeh
- Board of Directors: Adel Anwar, Waqar Chaudhry, Abde Shadab Faruqui(currently appointed in place of Br. Ashraf Dawood)
Key Dates & Eligibility
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Eligible to Nominate & Vote
- Must be a WVMA member as of April 10, 2026
- May nominate or second candidates for up to 2 positions
Eligible to Be Nominated
- Must be a WVMA member as of April 10, 2026
- Must submit a personal bio by Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (by midnight)
Eligible to Vote Only
- Must be a WVMA member as of May 1, 2026
📋 Position-Specific Membership Requirements
- Board of Trustees: 3 consecutive years
- Board of Directors: 1 year
⚠️ Additional Guidelines
- No individual may serve more than two consecutive terms on the same board.
- A 1-year break is required before re-election to the same board after serving two terms
Candidates Forum (Online)
- Date: Sunday, June 28, 2026
- Time: 2:15 PM – 4:30 PM (PST)
- Note: Rules of engagement will be shared in advance.
Nomination Form & Contact Information
