“Moments Can Last a Lifetime”
It was a cold October day, the 29th night of the blessed month of Ramadhan, when I found myself at dinner with a childhood friend. A friend who always remained my friend during our times of...
View Article“Wayward Son” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
Upcoming Event: ”Wayward Son” film screening w/ Usama Cannon and director Mustafa Davis Fri. 2-24-2012 @ American Islamic College, 7-10pm. Limited tickets available. Follow think link...
View ArticleEmancipated Hijabi
As a hijabi convert, I’m often faced with questions about why I cover. Western society views women who wear hijab, naqab or any variation thereof as oppressed, lacking the basic freedom of choice to...
View ArticleRamadan Prep 102
Join us for our annual “Ramadan Preparation” series focused on the “How To’s” of fasting and other activities related to Ramadan such as Eid and Taraweeh (night prayer). This is a great opportunity...
View Article“The Fundamentals of an Islamic Outlook”
( CLASS FULL )This Qur’an class begins Sat. June 16th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the American Islamic College. Details are in the flyer below. If you would like to register do so ASAP because seating is...
View ArticleThe Unwritten Code: Social etiquette of the Muslims
The Unwritten Code: Social Etiquette of the Muslims Often times people have interesting experiences in their initial interactions with the Muslim community. Most of us can probably remember some...
View ArticleEngaging Our Loved Ones
Engaging Our Loved Ones Many of us who convert to Islam find ourselves in a minor dilemma. On one hand we want to share our new found faith with our family and friends, but on the other hand we don’t...
View ArticleHappy Ramadan Message to Non-Muslims
Happy Ramadan!!! I wanted to send greetings of the month of Ramadan to you and let you know a little bit about what this month means to me. The long awaited month of Ramadan has finally arrived on the...
View Article‘Moonsighting: The big picture’
Calendar System For many new Muslims and your average Muslim the events surrounding the beginning of Ramadan can be extremely confusing. The thing we all learn right away is that ‘moonfighting’ may be...
View ArticleSecond Saturday Discussion
Join us Sept 9th for our Second Saturday Discussion. We will have activities for the kids.
View ArticleTa’leef Collective Convert Care in Chicago
Asalaamu alaykum, Greetings of peace! Thank you all for your support over these years. We began providing services to new Muslims and those interested in Islam living in the Chicagoland are back in...
View Article“The Path of the Convert”
There is something about being a convert that forces you to take sides; to choose between choice A and B; say goodbye to Switzerland. Most of us have tread the water between being non-Muslim and Muslim...
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