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Council joins other groups in welcoming DHS Secretary Napolitano's Commitments on Countering Violent Extremists

(WASHINGTON, DC) January 29, 2010-In a meeting with Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano yesterday to discuss joint efforts against domestic violent extremists, Muslim, Arab, Sikh and South Asian American community leaders...

VOTE

Get Out and Vote, It is our Islamic Duty

As the country and our State enters the last 7 days before the primary elections, more Americans Muslims are eagerly participating in civic and political life. The most effective way for Muslim Americans to share their values, the values of Islam, is through participation in American democracy in accordance to the guiding principles of our religion..

Dr. King

Council's statement on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

If Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was alive today, he would have turned 81. Even though he lived a short life; he left a long legacy. He challenged the conscience of our country and affirmed cherished values. Thanks to Dr. King and the millions of Americans who fought for civil rights, our country has made significant progress; but the work is far from over....

Donate to Haiti Disaster Relief today!

Donate to Haiti Disaster Relief today!

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (CIOGC) is currently coordinating with member Islamic relief agencies and preparing to respond to the strongest earthquake in Haiti's history in the last 200 years...

Click here to donate online!

Minaret

The politics of minarets

"I don't want to open my window and see a minaret," said the Chairman of the zoning board in Bridgeview. The crowd of mostly Muslim congregants was stunned by the unexpected proclamation during the Board's deliberation to grant a permit for the...

Malik Mujahid

Condemning homegrown extremism

In the past we thought that terrorists were not American Muslims. We reemphasized that by using "American Muslim" to differentiate ourselves from the "terrorists" abroad. It was correct that most of the alleged terrorists of the September 11, 2001 tragedy were foreigners.

From the Council's Chairman

On November 7, 2009 - for the first time in our history in the great State of Lincoln, Governor Patrick Quinn spoke at the Council's Annual Dinner to 900 enthusiastic community leaders and members of the diverse Muslim community. The Governor announced the appointment of eight community members to different State Commissions and Boards as well as the appointment of the first liaison to the Muslim community....


Ed Chamber

Council's tribute to Ed Chamber

"Muslims in Chicago were the new kids on the block, not familiar with community organizing or coalition building. All that changed when Mr. Chambers reached out to Muslims in 1995 and because of him, we are honored to be one of the founding members of United Power for Action and Justice...

Interfaith holiday events

Council Chair represents Muslims at interfaith holiday events

Members of the Council's Executive Committee and staff attended two local interfaith events recently. At the 46th Annual Greater Chicago Leadership Prayer Breakfast on December 4 at the Chicago Hilton, Dr. Zaher Sahloul offered the opening prayer to a room full of interfaith leaders, business executives and Mayor Richard M. Daley.. ..

Hidden Treasures

Muslim, Christian and Jewish women share wisdom in "Hidden Treasures"

Panels of accomplished women from all three faith backgrounds shared stories of how their faith plays a role in their life and work in a wonderful event sponsored by the Catholic Theological Union, The Council, and The Chicago Board of Rabbis among other organizations...

IRS

Support the Council and save on taxes - only till December 31

If you are over 70 years old, you can transfer funds from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to a nonprofit organization without any tax liability. However, this offer expires at the end of the year. Consult your tax advisor or attorney for more details

Tampa

The other victims of the Fort Hood tragedy

The St. Petersburg Times recently reported that a marine reservist, Jason Bruce, a muscular, young, blond, white man attacked a Greek Orthodox priest, father Alexios Marakis with an iron rod. Father Marakis, who was bearded, wore a robe and spoke English with an accent, reportedly was lost and ...

The Power of Unity

The Power of Unity

When I read the Pew study that there are 1.57 billion Muslims in the world today, it reminded me of one of Azhar Usman's jokes. The Chicago comedian once said that some Muslims innocently think, or dream that a mere high number of believers is a reason for pride or power, while some "spectators" may conceive it. ...

The Islamic Formula to Eradicate Poverty Hunger

It is a common scene in Chicago to see people begging for money at certain street intersections. Go under certain bridges at night and you may see men and women, old and young, sleeping under a pile of dirty blankets with some personal belongings nearby. Food pantries and soup kitchens operate at full capacity.  


U.S. Dept of Treasury

CIOGC Applauds U.S. Dept of Treasury Statement on Muslim Giving

The Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago (the Council) applauds the Obama administration and the Department of Treasury for recognizing "the particular importance of charitable giving throughout the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims in America and around the world."


A STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO  REGARDING THURSDAY’S TRAGIC INCIDENT AT FORT HOOD, TEXAS

 

CIOGC Campaigns & Initiatives

CIOGC Participates in United We Serve Initiative

CIOGC is announcing a collaborative effort with Muslim Americans Answer the Call in response to President Obama's call to all Americans to help our nation recover from the economic crisis (United We Serve). CIOGC encourages all Muslim organizations to participate in this new initiative with Muslim Americans Answer the Call and CIOGC as partners in civic service.

CIOGC Strategic Planning

Community Survey 2009

Assalaamu Alaikum!

The Council of Islamic Organization of Greater Chica (the Council) is developing a historic 5-Year Strategic plan for 2010 to 2014. We would like your input to help us lead the way into the future. Please complete this survey fully and carefully. You can also complete this survey online. Your participation is greatly appreciated.


Prayer Times For February 2010

Day Date Fajr Iqama Sunrise Zuhr Iqama Asr Iqama Maghrib Iqama Isha Iqama

Mon

1

5:45

6:15

7:04

12:05

1:10

3:24

3:30

5:09

5:14

6:25

8:00

Tue

2

5:44

6:14

7:03

12:05

1:10

3:26

3:31

5:10

5:15

6:26

8:00

Wed

3

5:43

6:13

7:02

12:05

1:10

3:27

3:32

5:12

5:17

6:28

8:00

Thu

4

5:42

6:12

7:01

12:05

1:10

3:28

3:33

5:13

5:18

6:29

8:00

Fri

5

5:41

6:11

7:00

12:05

1:10

3:29

3:34

5:14

5:19

6:30

8:00

Sat

6

5:40

6:10

6:59

12:05

1:10

3:31

3:36

5:15

5:20

6:31

8:00

Sun

7

5:39

6:09

6:57

12:05

1:10

3:32

3:37

5:17

5:22

6:32

8:00

Mon

8

5:38

6:08

6:56

12:05

1:10

3:33

3:38

5:18

5:23

6:33

8:00

Tue

9

5:37

6:07

6:55

12:05

1:10

3:34

3:39

5:19

5:24

6:34

8:00

Wed

10

5:36

6:06

6:54

12:05

1:10

3:35

3:40

5:21

5:26

6:35

8:00

Thu

11

5:35

6:05

6:53

12:05

1:10

3:37

3:42

5:22

5:27

6:37

8:00

Fri

12

5:34

6:04

6:51

12:05

1:10

3:38

3:43

5:23

5:28

6:38

8:00

Sat

13

5:33

6:03

6:50

12:05

1:10

3:39

3:44

5:24

5:29

6:39

8:00

Sun

14

5:31

6:01

6:49

12:05

1:10

3:40

3:45

5:26

5:31

6:40

8:00

Mon

15

5:31

6:01

6:47

12:05

1:10

3:41

3:46

5:27

5:32

6:41

8:00

Tue

16

5:29

5:59

6:46

12:05

1:10

3:42

3:47

5:28

5:33

6:42

8:00

Wed

17

5:28

5:58

6:45

12:05

1:10

3:44

3:49

5:29

5:34

6:43

8:00

Thu

18

5:26

5:56

6:43

12:05

1:10

3:45

3:50

5:31

5:36

6:45

8:00

Fri

19

5:25

5:55

6:42

12:05

1:10

3:46

3:51

5:32

5:37

6:46

8:00

Sat

20

5:24

5:54

6:40

12:05

1:10

3:47

3:52

5:33

5:38

6:47

8:00

Sun

21

5:22

5:52

6:39

12:05

1:10

3:48

3:53

5:34

5:39

6:48

8:00

Mon

22

5:21

5:51

6:38

12:05

1:10

3:49

3:54

5:36

5:41

6:49

8:00

Tue

23

5:20

5:50

6:36

12:05

1:10

3:50

3:55

5:37

5:42

6:50

8:00

Wed

24

5:18

5:48

6:35

12:04

1:10

3:51

3:56

5:38

5:43

6:52

8:00

Thu

25

5:17

5:47

6:33

12:04

1:10

3:53

3:58

5:39

5:44

6:53

8:00

Fri

26

5:15

5:45

6:32

12:04

1:10

3:54

3:59

5:40

5:45

6:54

8:00

Sat

27

5:14

5:44

6:30

12:04

1:10

3:55

4:00

5:42

5:47

6:55

8:00

Sun

28

5:12

5:42

6:28

12:04

1:10

3:56

4:01

5:43

5:48

6:56

8:00

 

 




1000 Pillars

1000 Pillars for our future



Governor Pat Quinn, addressed the
Council's Annual Community Dinner in Bensenville.
Watch Fox News' coverage of his address,
and their report of the event here.

CIOGC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS
At-Takaful Islamic Society
Aqsa School
American Islamic Association
Avicenna Academy
Averroes Academy
American Islamic College
Al Azhar Foundation
Council for the Advancement of Muslim Professionals
CMecca School
Dar-Us-Sunnah Community Center (BIC)
Downtown Islamic Center
East-West University
Fox Valley Muslim
Comm. Center
Gujarati Muslim Association of America
Hamdard Center
Inner City Muslim Action Network
Islamic Relief USA
Institute of Islamic Information& Education
Iqra International Education Foundation
Islamic Community Center
of Des Plaines
Islamic Center of Naperville
Islamic Center of the
Western Suburbs
Islamic Circle of North America - Chicago
Islamic Community Center
of Illinois
Islamic Cultural Center
Islamic Food & Nutrition Council of America (IFANCA)
Islamic Foundation North
Islamic Foundation School
Islamic Foundation Villa Park
Islamic Society of
Northwest Suburbs
Islamic Medical Assoc.
of North America
Masjid Al- Farooq
Masjid Light of Islam
Makki Masjid
Masjid Dawah
Masjid Al-Taqwa
Masjid al-Muhajireen
Masjid Al-Mu’minun
(Ephraim Bahar Center)
Midwest Islamic Center (Masjid Al-Huda)
Mosque Foundation
Muslim American Society
Muslim Bar Association
Muslim Community Center
Muslim Education Center (MEC)
Muslim Educational & Cultural Center of America
Muslim Society Inc.
Nawawi Foundation
Nigerian Islamic Center
Organization of Islamic Speakers - Midwest
Sound Vision Foundation
Universal School

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