Welcome, Chicago Progressive Muslims!

Assalam-alekum (Peace)

The goals of this Group -

** To encourage American Muslim engagement in the greater American society.
** To explore true and pure Islamic values of fellowship and peace, regardless of religion, sect or ethnicity.
** To help non-muslims or new muslims gain knowledge about American Islamic culture through discussion and dialogue.
** To foster a community of support among those sharing these values.

These goals will be addressed via discussions within religion and scripture, art and music, culinary and cultural events, and scientific and educational discourse pertaining to Islam and muslims. Please note - although we are progressive, and like to have fun, the Group subscribes to core Islamic values.

The group is not exclusive and invites muslims and non-muslim supporters to join us in building bridges between anyone who seeks guidance from the Creator and is in the quest for spiritual growth.

Terms & Conditions

* We MUST have at least 5 attending 24 hours prior or the event is automatically cancelled.
* Obscene, vulgar, offensive or inappropriate pictures, text or material will disqualify/remove you from Membership.
* Meetups are strictly non-Alcoholic and halal/kosher.
* In order to meet the goals and maintain the quality of our Meetup Group, New Members MUST answer Required questions to qualify.
* Prayer provisions will be made whever the Event is close to prayer time, prayer however is a personal choice.
* Meetup 3-Strikes Rule: no-shows, without contacting the Organizer, for ANY 3 events that you RSVP-'Yes' will remove you from the Group.
* RSVP's will be closed 24 hours prior to the Event.
* Professional photography of member content is NOT permitted.
* Based on requirement, Terms and Conditions may be revised.

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Key Islamic Events 2009
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Israa'/Me'raj (Prophet's Journey to Heavens) July 19, 2009
Lailatul-Bara'at (A Night of Salvation) August 05, 2009
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) August 22, 2009
Lailatul-Qadr (A Night of Blessing & Prayer) September 16, 2009
Eid-al-Fitr (Festivity, Celebrating Accomplishment of Fasting) September 20, 2009
Eid-Al-Adha (Commemoration of Abraham's* Sacrifice for God) November 27, 2009
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year) December 18, 2009

* Peace upon all God's Messengers including Mohammed, Jesus, Abraham, Moses, Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, as well as Noah, Job, Jonah, Aaron, Solomon and David.