Facing Religious Intolerance: Islamophobia in 21st C America This symposium hopes to the address the underlying convoluted make up of religious bigotry today, specifically against Islam, and the ways in which it impacts the larger society and the socio-political arena. This is a timely and important discussion that all are encouraged and welcomed [...]
Date: Thurday, Nov. 15th, 2012 Time: Exhibition 3:00pm – 5:00pm Workshop 5:00pm – 6:00pm Venue: American Islamic College 613 W. Bittersweet Pl, Chicago, IL 60613 Description Calligraphy exhibition along with presentation and workshop including, introduction to the history of Islamic calligraphy, the art of penmanship in Muslim’s culture, aesthetic values of words [...]
On October 31st, the American Islamic College was pleased to host Mr. Wajahat Ali at a private luncheon. He eloquently discussed important issues related to the large topic on Muslim Americans, identity, & culture. He also discussed the arts as an important asset to American culture, it’s ability to shape culture, and raise awareness. Thank [...]
Date: September 13th, Thursday, 2012 Time: 6pm – 7:30pm Venue: American Islamic College Neyzen Mehmet Cakar Mehmet was born in Turkey in 1987 and started whistling Ney when he was 13. He graduated from University in 2012 and came to the US for MA program. Mehmet has a deep knowledge [...]
About: Houda al-Habash, a conservative Muslim preacher, founded a Qur’an school for girls in Damascus 30 years ago. Every summer, her female students immerse themselves in a rigorous study of Islam. A surprising cultural shift is under way—women are claiming space within the mosque. Shot right before the uprising in Syria erupted, The Light [...]
When: April 28th, 2012 @ 6:30pm Where: American Islamic College 640 W. Irving Park Rd Chicago, IL. 60613 Admission: Free *Free Limited Parking at 640 W. Irving Park lot & 613 W. Bittersweet Pl lot AIC is hosting its first Intercultural Show in April to celebrate the diversity. It is a dynamic intercultural program, [...]
On the evening of Friday, March 30th, the American Islamic College & Iqra Foundation, welcomed the renowned singer-songwriter, Dawud Wharnsby for a beautiful musical performance, leaving spirits lifted and families smiling. Wharnsby, a poet & nasheed writer, and folk-music artist, also shared warm & inspiring messages with the audience. At the end of the program, [...]
On Wednesday, February 29th, the American Islamic College & Lutheran School of Theology took part in an interfaith service project at the Interfaith House in its Share A Meal program. We came together as volunteer cooks and servers to provide a fresh, healthy, 3-course meal to the needy residing temporarily there. We came to learn [...]
The Skinless Project Presents: www.skinlessproject.com Sahar El Nadi, Global Political Rock Star, Online Lecture Live From Cairo Egypt Sahar El Nadi – Executive Director ” Don’t Hate, Educate ” Title : “Women in Political Movements : The Egypt Exhibit” Date & Time: Sunday March 4th 12 noon Location: Online Lecture Live from Cairo, Egypt Register [...]
Pictures from the Lecture: See the pictures in Facebook Here Chief Representative Maen Rashid Areikat PLO Representative to the U.S. Maen Rashid Areikat was born October 12, 1960 in Jericho in the occupied West Bank. Prior to his appointment to Washington, Mr. Areikat was bestowed the rank of Ambassador by Chairman of the PLO [...]
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