Masjid DarusSalam OPEN HOUSE (Chicago area, IL, USA)

[MidnightRose]

The principle of loving and honoring one's neighbors is one that is shared by all faiths. In an increasingly divisive, partisan atmosphere, there is no ideal more important than this to unite our fractured nation. We need to build bridges between our communities, not walls. We need to extend the hand of goodwill and friendship, not harbor animosity and rancor toward those of our fellow citizens who may not look like us or share our faith.

In this light, Masjid DarusSalam humbly invites our respected friends, neighbors, and community members to attend our Open House. Those attending will have the opportunity to learn more about the Islamic faith from the perspective of mainstream, practicing Muslims as well getting acquainted with the services and activities provided by our mosque.

RSVP at http://www.dsfnd.org/OpenHouse

Please share with your friends, colleagues, students, & families.

We hope to see you there,

Best,

Masjid DarusSalam

 

[Aryeh Jay]

The principle of loving and honoring one's neighbors is one that is shared by all faiths. In an increasingly divisive, partisan atmosphere, there is no ideal more important than this to unite our fractured nation. We need to build bridges between our communities, not walls. We need to extend the hand of goodwill and friendship, not harbor animosity and rancor toward those of our fellow citizens who may not look like us or share our faith.

In this light, Masjid DarusSalam humbly invites our respected friends, neighbors, and community members to attend our Open House. Those attending will have the opportunity to learn more about the Islamic faith from the perspective of mainstream, practicing Muslims as well getting acquainted with the services and activities provided by our mosque.

RSVP at http://www.dsfnd.org/OpenHouse

Please share with your friends, colleagues, students, & families.

We hope to see you there,

Best,

Masjid DarusSalam

As-Salāmu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullāhi wa Barakātuhu,

I just found out yesterday that I will be in the area (La Porte, IN), while it is not next door, it is a lot closer than I would normal be. Will you be there or were you just posting this for information?

 

[MidnightRose]

As-Salāmu ‘alaykum wa Rahmatullāhi wa Barakātuhu,

I just found out yesterday that I will be in the area (La Porte, IN), while it is not next door, it is a lot closer than I would normal be. Will you be there or were you just posting this for information?

:wasalam:

The posting is for informational purposes. I will not be in the area during this function.

That said, I personally know one of the staff members and can confidently state that you will not regret it if you decide to go.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

:wasalam:

The posting is for informational purposes. I will not be in the area during this function.

That said, I personally know one of the staff members and can confidently state that you will not regret it if you decide to go.

I will try to make it inshallah.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

I replied to the RSVP.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

I missed the times for the open house due to traffic all around Chicago. I arrived two hours after the event and there were still people there and they welcomed me and my wife in and gave us a better personal tour of the Masjid then the open house provided. Manny was our main guide but Students Jamal and Faraz also helped a lot. We stayed and talked about the similarities of Judaism and Islam and were invited to stay for the Asr prayer, Maghrib prayer, Isha prayer and a wedding. We received many wonderful gifts, were invited back and Faraz also ordered food for us at the Jerusalem café and paid for it too. The hospitality was incredible.

 

[MidnightRose]

Yeah, Chicago traffic can be pretty rough. That traffic though, might have just been a blessing in disguise. They're good people.

I missed the times for the open house due to traffic all around Chicago. I arrived two hours after the event and there were still people there and they welcomed me and my wife in and gave us a better personal tour of the Masjid then the open house provided. Manny was our main guide but Students Jamal and Faraz also helped a lot. We stayed and talked about the similarities of Judaism and Islam and were invited to stay for the Asr prayer, Maghrib prayer, Isha prayer and a wedding. We received many wonderful gifts, were invited back and Faraz also ordered food for us at the Jerusalem café and paid for it too. The hospitality was incredible.