What we’re about
Meet other local progressive Muslims and get together in an open, compassionate and non-judgmental environment. We welcome new Muslims, old Muslims, LGBTQ Muslims, and Muslims in mixed-faith relationships. Our goal is to build a community in Los Angeles based on the core Islamic values of compassion, equality, social justice, and human rights. A place where you can be yourself AND Muslim!
This progressive Muslim community was founded on January 6, 2006 and is the Los Angeles chapter of the national and the oldest progressive Muslim organization, Muslims for Progressive Values, a 501 (c) (3), founded in July 2007. For more details about MPV please visit www.mpvusa.org.
Meetups are scheduled very regularly as announced. Activities include socializing, discussion, spiritual conversation, youth open mics, zikr, hiking, social activism/volunteer work, celebrating holidays, and experiencing art, film, and music.
We gather regularly mostly for discussion and spiritual reflection. All who come with an open mind and loving heart are welcome--including non-Muslim friends, significant others, etc. Topics are announced in advance so that those interested can prepare for a meaningful and informed discussion.
In setting up our prayer space, we strive to create a caring environment in which no one is segregated or excluded. Attendees are invited in turn to lead prayer, regardless of gender. This means that the prayer may be led by a man or a woman, the sermon (khutbah) may be delivered by a man or a woman. The group of congregants is mixed, standing and seated together, like we do in Mecca, which we call "Mecca-style". Of course, individual men and women can choose to stand/sit to one side or the other if they prefer. We also end our prayer segments with spiritual songs.
For information on MPV and the principles that inform and guide us, please visit About Us.
We are happy to announce that we have an officiant available. Officiant is open to marrying mixed faith couples as well as same-sex couples.
Please contact Ani at info@mpvusa.org for information on Islamic interfaith wedding services.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- Raising Ethical AINeeds location
This is a hybrid event. Potluck dinner at 6 pm, virtual starts at 7 pm PST.
“AI is like a rocket ship—without the right control systems, it’s a bomb.” — Mark Cuban, Investor.
Subject: Human’s Get One Shot to Parent AI, what are the principles we would like to live by and model in parenting AI?
The participants are invited to watch the discourse below between two experts in the field DeKai and Douglas Rushkoff and make some notes to share their thoughts and values for raising AI.
https://youtu.be/47CI83brEO4?si=kVMsZphywr9dRudy
De Kai emphasizes that raising ethical AI requires active, collective stewardship—training systems that reflect who we aspire to be, not only what we already are. AI, he suggests, becomes a mirror of our
shared humanity—capable of embodying empathy, curiosity, and responsibility if we, its teachers, do the same.Presenter: Keyvan Geula LMFT: Executive Director of Center for Global Integrated Education; Inc.
Keyvan Geula is a seasoned therapist, educator, and spiritual scholar who employs an integrated mind–body–spirit methodology, drawing from behavioral science, neuroscience, Cognitive Behavioral
Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and spiritual principles. She addresses a wide range of clinical populations while also contributing significantly to community education, interfaith dialogue, and global
consciousness through media and nonprofit leadership. Keyvan will explore how to apply the Baha'i 12 Principles to the parenting of AI, aiming to foster ethical intelligence and contribute to a more promising future.Facilitators: Sahdi Maleeq & Arman Goshtasbe.
Location:
In Person @ 6:00 pm: Sahdi Maleeq’s Home: 2563 Kennedy Dr Corona, CA 92879, Tel: 951-741-0333Online @ 7:00 pm: [https://zoom.us/j/9519991919 , MEETING ID & PASSWORD: 9519991919](https://zoom.us/j/9519991919 , MEETING ID & PASSWORD: 9519991919)
Participants joining online are required to display their full name and keep their camera on. - Queer Muslims & Allies BrunchCasita Del Campo, Los Angeles, CA
Salaam! Please join us for another brunch at the end of August inshAllah. We will be enjoying Mexican food at Casita del Campo in LA. Click here for the brunch menu.
Here's the venue address and phone number:
1920 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles 90027
(323) 662-4255Please DM Arisha in the Meetup app with any questions.
