Across the U.S., 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental illness each year. For Muslim communities, the challenges are layered. According to studies from Stanford and the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU), Muslim
In November of 2023 Wadee Al Fayoumi, a Palestinian American Muslim child, was stabbed to death by Joseph Czuba, the landlord for the Al Fayoumi family. Wedee’s mother, Hanan Shahin sustained multiple stab wounds in
On March 11, 2025, CIOGC held its Annual Muslim-Methodist Iftar Dinner, a beautiful evening of dialogue and friendship. This year’s theme, Seeking Peace Through Sharing and Caring, reminded us of the importance of extending a
On Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, CIOGC joined the Archdiocese of Chicago for the Annual Muslim-Catholic Iftar at the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove. The longstanding tradition brought together Muslims and Catholics to break the
Chicago, a city known for its diversity, is home to a unique but growing community of Latino Muslims. For many of them, the journey to Islam is not only a spiritual transformation but also an
The Unaccompanied Children Program: A Journey Towards Healing and Belonging for Children Refugee The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) reports that there are currently over 108.4 million people forcibly displaced globally, with children
Empowering Women and Celebrating Women’s Month As Women’s History Month comes to a close, it’s a poignant time to reflect on the contributions, resilience, and achievements of women around the world. And as Muslims, it’s
Iftar with the Mayor Guest Writer: Arjumand Hashmi Khan The Muslim Community Center of Chicago, MCC proudly hosted a Chicago tradition, “Iftar with the Mayor,” with Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024.
A Time to Heal The convergence of the holy seasons for Christians and Muslims, the season of Lent for Catholics, and the lunar month of Ramadan for Muslims, provided an opportunity for representatives of each
