Festival Reflects Pursuit of Social Justice | Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | 7th Takin’ It to the Streets Chicago | June 19

Festival Reflects Pursuit of Social Justice | Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) | 7th Takin’ It to the Streets Chicago | June 19

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The Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN) will hold its seventh Takin’ It to the Streets festival in Chicago on June 19. This festival reflects IMAN’s longing to se

It is well known among Muslims that before Quranic revelation, the Prophet, peace be upon him, was firmly established in the hearts and minds of the broader Meccan society as “the trustworthy one,” a title he acquired in his relentless pursuit of truth and for his unwavering commitment to the more vulnerable segments of society. It is in this spirit that IMAN actively and aggressively reaches out and works alongside a diverse range of organizations, collations, and networks. Indeed, it is our deep conviction that in pursuing these lofty goals, tremendous energy and momentum can be generated at the grassroots community level.
21 Shots and the Pursuit of Justice: An Imam (Luqman Ameen Abdullah) Dies in Michigan

21 Shots and the Pursuit of Justice: An Imam (Luqman Ameen Abdullah) Dies in Michigan

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Four months have passed since the death of Imam Luqman Ameen Abdullah. But among his community, his legacy lives on. The soup kitchen he initiated continues to serve the homeless and hungry by the dozens on a weekly basis. Among his followers, there is an odd sense of acceptance.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness In The Maqasid Al-Shari‘ah – Yasir Qadhi & Yaser Birjas

Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness In The Maqasid Al-Shari‘ah – Yasir Qadhi & Yaser Birjas

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Many people assume that 'Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness' is a distinctly American phenomenon. While it is indeed an American phenomenon, the Islamic Shariah has delineated these concepts from its very inception, and enshrined them in its overall goals. In this lecture, the speakers will show that far from being un-Islamic values, these values form the very core of being a true Muslim.

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