Our mission is to be the unifying federation of Islamic organizations of greater Chicagoland, the leading advocate of Muslim community interests and a catalyst for enriching American society.
The story of Eid al-Adha In the Qur’an, the Prophet Ibrahim had a series of dreams and was instructed to sacrifice his beloved son Ismail.
Muslims have two major annual celebrations called Eid, which means ‘recurring happiness’: Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid of Fast-Breaking) and Eid-ul-Adha (Eid of Sacrifice). Eid-ul-Fitr (Eid of Fast-Breaking):
The small, cubed building known as the Kaba may not rival skyscrapers in height or mansions in width, but its impact on history and human
To an English speaking person the word “Prayer” usually connotes uttering certain words as a ritual at a particular occasion. However, Muslims have 3 different
These five pillars of Islam are the framework of the Muslim life: faith, prayer, concern for the needy, self-purification, and the pilgrimage to Makkah for
1. GOD. Muslims believe that there is only one God alone who is without spouse, children, partners or equals. He begets not, nor is he
The Council Of Islamic Organizations OF Greater Chicago is an independent, nonpartisan organization.