American Muslims for Activism and Learning (AMAL)
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"American Muslims for Activism and Learning (AMAL) a Chicago area Progressive Muslim Group"
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27 years old
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
United States
Last Login:7/7/2008
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American Muslims for Activism and Learning was formed in Chicago in 2004, with the following goals:
> To encourage American Muslim engagement in the greater American society
> To implement Islam both by self-education and activism, "in word and in deed"
> To foster a community of support, a "spiritual redoubt," among those sharing these values, regardless of sect or ethnicity
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| Status: | Single | | Here for: | Networking, Friends | | Hometown: | Chicago, IL | | Body type: | 0' 0" | | Religion: | Muslim | | Zodiac Sign: | Capricorn |
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About me:
We are a group of like-minded Muslims who are interested in creating a non-judgmental, open-minded community where we can discuss, share, and hopefully make a difference! Please write if you would like to join.
Our mission is as follows:
"To create a progressive American Muslim community through self-education and activism in the areas of social justice, tolerance, inclusiveness, and spiritual development. In this manner, we aspire to become closer to God while contributing to the betterment of society and the world."
Our activities are in the form of:
1) Monthly meetings and discussions in members' homes
2) Community efforts, such as discussion forums, book clubs, and iftars
3) Activism and volunteering
Along the way, we have had monthly speakers on a variety of topics. Among them:
> Author Asra Nomani
> Jason DeRose (NPR)
> Prof. Aminah McCloud
> Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah, Nawawi Foundation
> Sarah Eltantawi (formerly of the PMU)
> Rami Nashishibi (Director of IMAN)
We have sought to expand our spiritual development as Muslims, most notably through spiritual retreats held during Ramadan in 2004 and 2005. In addition, we have worked to bring attention to issues of injustice within the Muslim community; in July of 2005, for example, we organized a forum at DePaul University on women's rights and Muslim communities.
Finally, we have sought to work for the benefit of others in need, Muslim or not, by encouraging volunteerism. Many AMAL members volunteer with groups such as the Inner-City Muslim Action Network and the Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago. AMAL members were the key organizers of the 2005 and 2006 Muslim Turkey Drive which provided free Thanksgiving turkeys to needy families on the South Side.
We are now organizing as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, and are eager to continue the progressive dialogue!
You can also find us on our meetup website:
http://progmuslim.meetup.com/162/?gj=sj6
Please visit/sign up to find out more about us.
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Who I'd like to meet:
Muslims, Progressive Muslims, Open Minded Muslims, Chicago area Muslims, Activist Muslims, Muslims seeking a change
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