Welcome, Chicago Progressive Muslims!

Assalam-alekum (Peace)

GOALS

** 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. 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.

WHAT IS PROGRESSIVE MUSLIM

It means different things to different people, and we are not affiliated to any group. The most common definitions would include - advancing, improving, enhancing, promoting....a process towards improved conditions, or actively favoring or striving for progress towards improved conditions". Please note - although we are progressive, and like to have fun, the Group subscribes to core Islamic values.

TERMS & CONDITIONS OF JOINING

* 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.

KEY ISLAMIC EVENTS 2010

Meilad un Nabi (Prophet Mohammed's* Birthday) Feb 26, 2010
Israa'/Me'raj (Prophet Mohammed's* Journey to Heavens) July 10, 2010
Lailatul-Bara'at (A Night of Salvation) July 27, 2010
1st Ramadan (Fasting Begins) August 11, 2010
Lailatul-Qadr (A Night of Blessing & Prayer) September 6, 2010
Eid-al-Fitr (Festivity, Celebrating Accomplishment of Fasting) September 10, 2010
Eid-Al-Adha (Commemoration of Prophet Abraham's* Sacrifice for God) November 16, 2010
Al-Hijra (Islamic New Year commences) December 7, 2010

* 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.