Membership Rules

Membership Request


Membership Request


Membership of the Union

Membership of the Union is open to all scholars within the African continent. Thus far, the Union has registered a total of two hundred and twenty four (224) members from forty two (42) African nations.

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Membership Criteria

To become a member of the Union of African scholars, applicants must:

  • Have adequate knowledge of the Shai’ah and his immediate surroundings
  • Be influential in his community
  • Be of sound moral character

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Membership Criteria for non Founding Members

To become a non founding member of the Union of African Scholars, applicants must

  • Apply for membership to the Secretary General of the Union
  • Produce letters of recommendation from at least two founding members
  • Get the approval of the Membership Committee
  • Secure the consent of the General Secretariat

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Membership by Nomination

  • It is permissible for members of the Membership Committee to nominate aspirants for membership into the Union

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Membership Criteria for Representatives of Charity Organizations

  • It is permissible for Charity Organizations to apply for membership into the Union for any of their representatives that meets the afore mentioned membership criteria of the Union

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Types of Membership

There are four types of membership into the Union of African Scholars as follows:

  • Founding membership: This title is conferred on those who joined the Union before its inaugural congress
  • Ordinary membership: This title is conferred on those who joined the Union after its inaugural congress
  • Observer membership: This title is conferred on important personalities, leaders of educational institutions and Islamic organizations that have taken interest in developmental issues in Africa
  • Honorary membership: This title is conferred on people who have distinguished themselves in the service of humanity in Africa.

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Tenure of Membership

Membership of the Union is for life except in cases of resignation, death or explosion after a unanimous decision by the General Secretariat and the approval by the General Assembly.