Samyah Beituni & Deanna Malley of Aqsa School

by Deanna Othman

by Deanna Othman

by Mohamad Chehade

by Deanna Othman

by Lena Tleib

by Celia Snowber

by Connie Martin

April 2011

by Sh. Kifah Mustapha

March 2011

by Ahmed Khorshid

by Connie Martin

by Wisam Zegar, Vice President

by Sh. Kifah Mustapha

The Believer and the Palm Tree

by Lena Tleib

Sahar Al-Najjar & Mariam Al-Ramahi

by Dr. Samar Shehaiber

by Deanna Othman

Concepts of Sin (Part 3)  by Sh. Kifah Mustapha

By Dr. Zaher Sahloul

by Dr. Samar Shehaiber

December 2010

by Samar Shehaiber

by Deanna Othman

by Ahmed Arafat, Islamic Studies Teacher, Universal School

2010

Ayah Chehade & Khadija Snowber

November 2010

by Malik Shaar

by Deanna Othman

by Connie Martin

by Deanna Othman

by Dr. Mohamad Chehade

by Deanna Othman

By Dr. Samar Shehaiber

by Ossama Jammal, VP

Reflections of Youth (July 2010)

by Taqiyy Pasha

by Deanna Othman

by Dr. Zaher Sahloul

by Connie Martin

by Dr. Samar Shehaiber

by Dr. Ammar Bayrakdar & Family

Highlights of Annual Fundraising Dinner 2010

by Mosque Foundation Green Committee

by Dr. Samar Shehaiber

by Deanna Othman

Significance of Enduring Muslim Institutions: A Photographic Journey Covering Muslims in the Philippines, Thailand & Japan with special guest Kareem Irfan, Esq.

January 2010 Monthly English Program

Mosque Foundation Convert Support Group holds craft workshop for women.

Deanna's Othman's poignant commentary about the Haiti earthquake victims

Message from Imam Kifah Mustapha, "Optimism"

Anniversary of Gaza Massacre

Mosque Foundation Community Center January 2010 Calendar

Muslim reaction to tragedy

Important facts about the sunshine vitamin

November monthly program addresses H1N1 facts and prevention

The Other Victims of the Fort Hood Tragedy

Local Arab Christian leaders visited Mosque Foundation to extend warm wishes for the Eid ul Fitr

Cherish the Blessings of Ramadan, a Ramadan message from Sh. Jamal Said & Dr. Zaher Sahloul

Health guidelines should one follow during the fast of Ramadan.

Over 1700 Muslim women & children flock to Deep River Water Park

British MP George Galloway Visits Mosque Foundation

The Skills of Time Management Pt 2 published by Itqan Initiative

Journey Toward Faith by Nathan Prince

Volunteer Spotlight - Samir Abuimeir

Digital Wisdom by Deanna Othman

MFCC July Members of the Month - Othman Othman & Nadine Abdelrahim

Archbishop of Jerusalem, Hilarion Capucci, visits Mosque Foundation

Former Priest and Convert to Islam, Idris Tawfiq Speaks at Mosque Foundation

Mosque Foundation Convert Support Group Hosts Dinner for Men

Muslim Action Day in Springfield is a success!

Olympic committee speaks at Mosque Foundation

Our most noticeable improvement, the expansion project, is nearing completion. By the grace of Allah (SWT), our community truly joined hearts and extended hands, selflessly and generously, in hopes of concluding this historic endeavor.

Mosque Foundation is a member of (ICIRR) ...

Mosque Foundation Receives Environmental Hero Award

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT GAZA...

Protests Against Israeli Massacre in Gaza
By Connie Martin

Mr. President, What would you do if 60 Israeli F-16 warplanes bombed your children while going to their schools?

Gaza Statement By Mosque Foundation

Property Tax Questions? ....

Mosque Foundation Receives Award ...

Mosque Foundation Celebrates Eid Al-Fitr

Annual Community Iftar at the Mosque Foundation

[The following letter was published in a recent issue of "The New Yorker" magazine with regard to its recent cover depicting Sen. Barak Obama in Muslim garb and the political value of "accusing" Obama of being a Muslim.]

The Mosque Foundation is planning to participate in the Dubai International Holy Quran Award, which will be held Inshallah in Dubai- UAE. Between 8-20 Ramadan 1429 H. The Mosque Foundation is to choose one nominee to represent our community in this important event. We are calling on all Hafiz to compete to win the MF nomination.

Internship Opportunities

Dr. Ihsan Bagby, Associate Professor of Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Kentucky, was the guest speaker for the Mosque Foundation's Monthly English Program on Saturday, March 22, 2008. Dr. Bagby, an African-American who converted to Islam in 1969, has done extensive research on Islam and the African-American experience, historically to present time.

Our local law enforcement officers, many of whom are members of the Arab American Police Association (AAPA), have volunteered much of their time to ensure the ease and flow of the Mosque Foundation's major events such as the two Eid Prayers, the all night Lailat al Qadr prayers, special programs and events, and local conventions.

In today's fast-track world, family ties are often set aside because of personal aspirations. It is critical that we make time for our families, whether it's parents being more supportive of their children and/or children responsive to their parents. It is the duty of every Muslim to strengthen and maintain family ties.

The Mosque Foundation Community Center took over  one hundred brothers and sisters on an outing to Hollywood Park, one of many monthly field trips.  Everyone enjoyed their time and had a lot of fun.

The Mosque Foundation has registered 637 new Muslim and Arab Voters, which well exceeded the set goal of 500 new voter applications.

Liberty & Justice For All
By Lean Tleib

CONGRATULATIONS, to the Mosque Foundation!!!  The hard work has paid off.  On Sunday, January 20th, the Community Forum of the 3rd Congressional District entitled “Liberty & Justice For All” took place at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church.  

We receive the news of the assassination of Benazir Bhutto with sadness.

Since July 2007, the Mosque Foundation Community Center (MFCC) has been working with Arab American Family Services (AAFS) to initiate the first DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK to increase awareness about Domestic Violence.  This issue is not frequently or freely discussed in our Muslim communities, although it is an issue which affects every community.

In today's world, students face many academic challenges.  The Mosque Foundation Community Center (MFCC) has introduced the "Intensive Learning Program," meant to assist students who may be struggling in subjects such as Algebra I & II, Geometry, Chemistry, Writing, Speech, Spelling/Vocabulary, and Reading/Comprehension.

The Mosque Foundation has partnered with a local faith-based environmental organization, 'Faith in Place,' to champion the environmental causes within the Chicago and American Muslim community. Several community-based initiatives are being discussed and implemented, including making the new Mosque building more energy efficient or "green", by switching to renewable solar energy for heated water, using LED bulbs and lights, improving insulation, encouraging the consumption of humanly raised, of course Halal animals, and organic fruits and vegetables raised on farms which do not harm the soil and the earth, and much more.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Your smile in the face of your brother is a charity." This is proof that sometimes the smallest actions may make the biggest difference, actions we never foresee may change another's life.  This is the story of a new Muslim sister who recently declared her shahada, and wanted to share her experience at the Mosque Foundation.

Hajj Workshop in Arabic and English ....

The blessed month of Ramadan is before you.  The reward for every act of worship, every good deed, and every donation will be multiplied with your Lord and saved for you until the Day of Judgment.  What better investment can you make than these deposits into your eternal account?

The story of Mohammad Salah and the community of the Mosque Foundation should to be told to all the Muslim communities throughout the US.

I saw his face day after day, week after week in Isha and Friday prayers, but never introduced myself to him or asked him who he was, or if he needed any help.

How many times have we heard these statements? "Islam raised the status of women 1400 years ago and made them equal to men," or "Women are more respected in Islam than in other religions."

Why Pray Jam'a (with a group) in the Mosque?

I was once asked by an organizer in one of our civic partners: What inspired you as an American Muslim to be an activist? That was a simple but a difficult question indeed.