San Francisco Masjid Project

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• San Francisco Masjid Project

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Historical Information

• Raza obtained by children of Shehzada Abdul
  Taiyab Bhaisaheb Zakiuddin Saheb
• They would
• Oversee large part of architectural planning
• Be directly involved in obtaining required
  permits
• Give sizeable contribution to the masjid fund
• Be involved in monitoring progress

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Historical Information (continued)

• Asaas laid in 1996
• Site surveys have been done
• Plans drawn and signed off
• (Shehzada Malik-ul-Ashtar Bhaisaheb)
• Architect is Zoher Bhaisaheb Vajhiuddin
• Masjid Committee had been formed
• Contribution commitments had been made
• Collection of funds

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City Visit

• Plans had been submitted to city to obtain
  permission
• Grandfather Clause - present day 2 acre minimum
• Maximum built up allowance
• Distinction made between Dawoodi Bohras and other
  Muslims - our local community
• Existing complaints
• Helpfulness of city

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Current State

• Changes in variance were suggested by city
• Changes are being incorporated by Zoher Bhaisaheb
• Blue prints
• Elevation
• Landscaping / Infrastructure

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Next Step - City

• Revisit city on Jan. 26th
• Need letterhead with dates / times/ duration of
  all annual events
• Permission for City Commission Hearing

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Next Step - Jamaat

• Formation of new Masjid Committee
• Masjid Presentation to neighbors
• 500 ft. radius - roughly 28 houses
• Stressing
• Renovation / Beautification / Landscaping
• Increased Property Value for all
• Maximum of 100 people usage
• Preparation for City Commission Hearing

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City Commission Hearing

• 6 weeks after application in city
• Panel includes
• Local Business owners
• Fremont Chair holders
• Fire Department
• Neighbors summoned and asked questions
• Set time and date by city
• No show - its a go!

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Preparation for Construction

• Obtain all appropriate building permits (6
  months)
• Tests
• Soils
• Water Table
• Secure Contractors / Subcontractors
• Secure building materials
• Construction!

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How Can I Help?

• Preparation for neighbor presentation
• Door to door approach
• Flyer / invitation creation
• Coordination / set-up
• Markaz set-up
• Tables / chairs / equipment
• Participation

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How Can I Help? (continued)

• Be enthusiastic / pro-active
• Offer khidmat to Janab Aamil Saheb
• Preparation for neighbor presentation
• Contributions
• Monetary
• Dua
• Tasbee
• Physical

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How Can I Help? (continued)

• DO NOT answer questions you do not know answers
  to!
• DRIVE SLOWER!
• BE QUIET!

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Pre-Construction Events
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Timeline
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General Masjid Facts

• Approximately 8,000 square feet complex
• Waqaf area roughly the size of existing markaz
• Multi-purpose basement
• Second story for Womens area
• Syedna Abdeali Saifuddin Sahebs masjid pillars
• One minara - accessible by stairs
• 25 parking spaces
• Handicapped access and parking

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Closing

• Updates will be given regularly as well as
  posted on website
• Main focus for Masjid project is neighborhood
  presentation
• Please respect our neighbors
• Possible question/answer session with Janab Turab
  Bhaisaheb
• Shabaab invitation to Aamir Bhaisaheb
• Questions?