(Chicago-IL) Islamic Circle of North America, Chicago, is taking the lead in hosting an important outreach event: 1st Annual Regional Revert’s Conference. Reverts and their families from the Midwestern States are especially welcome to be part of this momentous occasion and benefit from the multitude of presentations and workshops geared towards the educational and spiritual needs of New-Muslims.
This conference is to be held on June 16th, 2007, Saturday from 11 am – 6 pm at Islamic Community Center of Illinois (ICCI), 6435 W. Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60634. Prominent outreach oriented speakers are invited to impart their knowledge and enlighten the attendees: Dr. Jeffery Lang, Professor of Mathematics at the University of Kansas, Shaykh Abdool Rahman, Resident scholar at Islamic Foundation, Sister Mary Ali of IIIE (to be confirmed), Imam Abdullah Madyun, Sr. Jamila Yusuf of ICNA etc.
Sticking to the main theme of this conference, Celebrating the Faith, Our Journey to Islam, presentations will cover the following essential topics: Everyday challenges of being Muslims in the U.S.A, Importance of sticking to the Jam’ah, Clearing Misconceptions regarding Islam, Family, Social & Personal Issue specific to Reverts etc.
Everyone is welcome to attend this conference and are encouraged to bring a revert with them. Registration is free and donations are appreciated. For additional details contact: Chicago@whyIslam.org, www.ICNACHICAGO.ORG, 1-800-662-ISLAM
