Board of Directors
Naveed Usman

Board Chairman and Interim Executive Director

Naveed is a veteran entrepreneur who over his 20-plus-year career has launched, managed and advised a diverse set of organizations in business strategy, leadership, operations, marketing and finance. As owner and principal of the Usman Group, Naveed helps organizations plan and execute successful communications and technology strategies that are elegant, cost-effective and easy to...

Hossam Hassan

Board Vice Chairman and Care Manager

Hossam is a long time resident of Denver, seasoned business owner and the connective tissue to local resources in the Denver metro area. His practical approach and ability to recruit volunteers and local businesses to regularly participate in DDIC’s community oriented programs are essential.

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Hamza Duwaji

Treasurer

Hamza Duwaji Downtown Denver Islamic Center Board of Directors

Hamza Duwaji is an experienced finance professional, with 10 years of experience providing accounting, financial analysis and improvement, budgeting and expense management in the hospitality industry. Hamza first engaged with the Downtown Denver Islamic Center as a volunteer with the Food Relief Program, and has been instrumental in making the program run smoothly and efficiently. As Board Treasu...

Yasir Bajwa

Secretary

Yasir Bajwa Downtown Denver Islamic Center Board of Directors

Yasir Bajwa is a financial analyst at the University of Colorado, and also has a background in software development. Yasir first engaged with the Downtown Denver Islamic Center as a volunteer for the Food Relief Program, and quickly became more involved in the organization. As Board Secretary, Yasir will help lead the organization as it implements its strategic plan, supporting DDIC as it works t...

Souad Chair

Board Member At-Large and Operations Manager

Souad Chair, an MBA graduate with expertise in project management, brings her passion for precision and attention to detail to our nonprofit organization. In her role as a pricing analyst, she skillfully works with numbers, contributing to the organization’s commitment to making a positive impact.

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Muhammad Kolila

Imam and Board Member At-Large

Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics. Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnership...

Our Bylaws
DOWNTOWN DENVER ISLAMIC CENTER (DDIC) / MASJID AL-SHUHADAA

Adopted 1 January 2020

Downtown Denver Islamic Center, also known as Masjid Al-Shuhadaa or by its shortened form, DDIC (hereinafter, “DDIC”), a nonprofit corporation sole organized pursuant to Title 7, Article 52 and, as applicable, §§ 7-121-101, et seq. (the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporations Act) of the Colorado Revised Statutes (hereinafter collectively, the “Acts”) exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes within the meaning of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code (hereinafter, the “Code”), makes and adopts these Bylaws in accordance with its authority under §7-123-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes to provide for the regulation and management of its affairs, subject to the Acts, the Code, DDIC’s Articles of Incorporation (hereinafter, the “Articles”), and any other mandatory applicable law or regulation.

General Provisions
Nonprofit Corporation Sole
Office of the Imam
Compensation
Other Policies