The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Town Hall 2025
RSVP | Virtual (Starts at 7:30 pm) | Sponsor
Join us at our Town Hall so we can collectively cultivate a vision for the future.
With God’s grace, our community has grown since our establishment in April 2020 and since opening our space in February 2022. As we look to the future we want to hear your suggestions, critiques, and proposals.
Shaykh Trent will present a State of the Community Brief and share opportunities to plug in to future initiatives. We will then spend the bulk of the time listening to your input so that we can be responsive to your assessments for future growth.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Schedule
6:00 - Communal Prayers
6:20 - Dinner
7:30 - Town Hall
Fatima’s Soup Kitchen
Sign-Up to Volunteer | Sponsor
Q. 76:8-9
For the love of God, they feed the needy, the orphan and the prisoner,
saying ‘We feed you only for the sake of God. We desire no reward from you, nor thanks.
وَيُطْعِمُونَ ٱلطَّعَامَ عَلَىٰ حُبِّهِۦ مِسْكِينًا وَيَتِيمًا وَأَسِيرًا
إِنَّمَا نُطْعِمُكُمْ لِوَجْهِ ٱللَّهِ لَا نُرِيدُ مِنكُمْ جَزَآءً وَلَا شُكُورًا
Fatima’s Soup Kitchen is a monthly initiative to foster mutual aid and care within our community.
Want to get involved?
Volunteer your time to help prepare and share meals.
Sponsor the meals (partially or fully) by clicking here or contacting us at info@sacredrootscommunity.org
Schedule:
9:00–11:00 AM: Meal prep and packing
11:00–12:00 PM: Community food share outside Sacred Roots
12:00 PM: Communal Prayer
Please bring your own lunch and a water bottle. Together, let’s nurture our community with compassion and care.
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Seeking the Divine - Reflections on the Prayers of the Prophet’s Family - The Prayer of Yearning for God’s Forgiveness
Join us to explore the prayers of Imam Sajjad, Ali the son of Imam Husayn. The prayers (ad’iya, plural of du’a) in the al-Sahifah al-Sajjadiyyah are expressions of submission to the Creator. As one scholar puts it:
“Here we have one of the greatest spiritual luminaries of Islam so overawed by the sense of God's goodness, mercy, and majesty as to express his utter nothingness before the Creator…In the Sahifa we see Islamic spirituality - or that dimension of the religion of Islam which deals with the practical and lived reality of the personal relationship between man and God - expressed in the most universal of languages, that of the concrete and intimate yearning of the soul for completion and perfection.”
We will read the prayer in translation, briefly analyze the main themes, and then circle-up for reflective conversation.
Schedule
Commentary and Reflective Conversation
Refreshments
13th of Rajab - Imam ‘Ali and the Axis of Prayer
RSVP | Sponsor | Virtual (~5:30 start) | Youth and Children Sign-Up
Imam ʿAli b. Abi Talib was the spiritual master of his time: the protector of the Prophetic Message, the supreme teacher of the path after the Prophet’s death. Join us to celebrate his birth and carry on his legacy with prayer, reflections, and dinner.
As we journey through the spiritual high season and prepare for Ramadan, our reflections will focus on Imam ʿAli’s teachings on prayer and its dynamic role in life.
Youth and children’s Programs:
Youth Program (ages 9-16): before the lecture at 5:30:
Use any Nahj al-Balagha sermon or saying of your choice to present through STEAM ((Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) ) - 5 mins or less, examples may include Legos, Coding, Art etc.
Children's Program (ages 4-8): during the lecture in the lower level
Kaaba model painting + stories
We encourage you to fill out this form to help us with the materials and supplies count.
Prayer
Reflections
Dinner
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Du’a Kumayl - New Year, New Horizons
The Prayer of Kumayl is attributed to Imam Ali (‘a) as taught to his disciple Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha’i.
The prayer paints a picture of God’s Majesty and inspires the reader to seek God’s immeasurable mercy and to live a life in humility before the Divine.
Join us in-person and virtually for an English engagement with Duʿāʾ Kumayl.
After the prayer we will circle up to share your reflections on last year and your aspirations and hopes for 2025.
Please RSVP above so that we have a headcount for food.
If you’d like to sponsor this program, click the sponsorship link above.
Reflections
Light Dinner
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Sacred Reads: The Stolen Dream - A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr 4
Join us for a discussion of The Stolen Dream: A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr, exploring the life of a leader who advocated for unity, justice, and resistance to imperialism.
Over four sessions, we will examine al-Sadr's enduring legacy and its relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice and solidarity.
Reading Schedule:
Nov 6 – Chapters 1-5 | 1-68
Nov 20 – Chapters 6-7 | 69-142
Dec 4 – Chapters 8-11 | 143-200
Dec 18 – 12-15 | 201-240
Purchase a hard copy here
Kindle version available on Amazon
Please RSVP for refreshments
The Seven Stages of Spiritual Development Workshop with Shaykh Abdulrahman Cherri - Part 2
Join us for a second 2-hour workshop with Shaykh Abdulrahman Cherri: The Seven Stages of Spiritual Development.
Description
This course takes you on a profound journey within, guiding you through the sacred stations towards God, as illuminated by the timeless wisdom of the Qur'an and the traditions of Islamic spirituality. God says:
"O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet Him." (Qur’an, 84:6)
To God we belong, and to Him we shall return. In the quiet spaces of life, when the noise of the world fades, we often find ourselves facing the deepest parts of our being. We begin to uncover hidden virtues, long-forgotten dreams, and even the shadows of vices we may have ignored. This is a time of introspection, a divine invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery.
Through this course, we will explore the Islamic understanding of the self, known as ‘Islamic Moral Psychology,’ and begin to chart our course toward a more profound awareness of our inner realities. We will delve into the metaphysical truths of the soul, its journey through different realms of existence, and its ultimate quest for the knowledge of the Absolute.
Our souls, though bound by the physical, yearn for the immaterial and the eternal. Yet, like Adam’s descent into the material world, we often forget our origins and the true nature of our being. We become entangled in the illusions of this world, forgetting that our ultimate purpose is to know and draw nearer to God.
This course will guide you through the stages of the soul’s development—from the base desires that pull us down to the divine attributes that elevate us. You will learn to recognize the battles within, the subtle deceptions of the self, and the spiritual remedies that bring about inner peace and contentment. As we move through the various states of the soul—commanding, blaming, inspired, and finally, at peace—you will gain the tools to purify your intentions, overcome spiritual obstacles, and experience the sweetness of faith.
Join us as we traverse the sacred path of self-knowledge, where each step brings us closer to the Divine. This journey is not just about reaching God but about awakening to the reality that God has always been with us, in every breath and every heartbeat. Let this course be a light in your path, helping you to navigate the inner landscapes of your soul, and discover the radiant beauty of the One who created you.
Prayer
Workshop
Dinner
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Du’a Kumayl & Reflections on Sayyidah Fatimah
The Prayer of Kumayl is attributed to Imam Ali (‘a) as taught to his disciple Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha’i.
The prayer paints a picture of God’s Majesty and inspires the reader to seek God’s immeasurable mercy and to live a life in humility before the Divine.
We invite you to join us in-person for an English engagement with Duʿāʾ Kumayl at Sacred Roots.
Afterward, we will have a brief lecture on Sayyidah Fatimah.
Please RSVP above so that we have a headcount for food.
If you’d like to sponsor this program, click the sponsorship link above.
Prayer
The Prayer of Kumayl Recitation in English - 1 Column Version | 2 Column Version
Lecture
Dinner
Sacred Reads: The Stolen Dream - A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr 3
Join us for a discussion of The Stolen Dream: A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr, exploring the life of a leader who advocated for unity, justice, and resistance to imperialism.
Over four sessions, we will examine al-Sadr's enduring legacy and its relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice and solidarity.
Reading Schedule:
Nov 6 – Chapters 1-5 | 1-68
Nov 20 – Chapters 6-7 | 69-142
Dec 4 – Chapters 8-11 | 143-200
Dec 18 – 12-15 | 201-240
Purchase a hard copy here
Kindle version available on Amazon
Please RSVP for refreshments
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Friendsgiving Potluck 2024
The Sacred Roots Student Collective invites the community to a Friendsgiving Potluck on Saturday, November 23rd at 5 pm inshallah. We will start with congregational prayers which will be followed by food and games! Please join us with your favorite foods and dishes.
Everyone is welcome to join!
Please RSVP using this link:
https://bit.ly/srfriendsgiving2024
And sign up to bring a dish using this link:
https://bit.ly/potluckfriendsgiving24
Looking forward to meeting everyone and having a good time inshallah :)
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Sacred Reads: The Stolen Dream - A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr 2
Join us for a discussion of The Stolen Dream: A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr, exploring the life of a leader who advocated for unity, justice, and resistance to imperialism.
Over four sessions, we will examine al-Sadr's enduring legacy and its relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice and solidarity.
Reading Schedule:
Nov 6 – Chapters 1-5 | 1-68
Nov 20 – Chapters 6-7 | 69-142
Dec 4 – Chapters 8-11 | 143-200
Dec 18 – 12-15 | 201-240
Purchase a hard copy here
Kindle version available on Amazon
Please RSVP for refreshments
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Contemplating the Divine - A Course on Islamic Theology 9 - The Return
Registration Required
Community Building Workshop
Join us for a dynamic, interactive workshop on community building.
We will break into small groups and collectively explore the building blocks of community and brainstorm how to make those building blocks active and relevant to our Chicago community.
We will also look at the importance of the qualities of an individual for building a just community as well as the shared qualities and structures that help guide the community forward.
Please bring pen and paper and/or a tablet or laptop to take notes with your teams.
Light refreshments will be served throughout the workshop. We will end with dinner.
Prayer
Worshop
Dinner
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Du’a Kumayl & Discussion - Post Election: What are your concerns & how will we rise to the occasion?
The Prayer of Kumayl is attributed to Imam Ali (‘a) as taught to his disciple Kumayl ibn Ziyad al-Nakha’i.
The prayer paints a picture of God’s Majesty and inspires the reader to seek God’s immeasurable mercy and to live a life in humility before the Divine.
We invite you to join us in-person for an English engagement with Duʿāʾ Kumayl at Sacred Roots.
Afterward, we will have a discussion on the Post-Election situation.
Light refreshments will be served.
If you’d like to sponsor this program, click the sponsorship link above.
Prayer
The Prayer of Kumayl Recitation in English - 1 Column Version | 2 Column Version
Discussion Circle
Sacred Reads: The Stolen Dream - A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr 1
Join us for a discussion of The Stolen Dream: A Biography of Sayed Musa al-Sadr, exploring the life of a leader who advocated for unity, justice, and resistance to imperialism.
Over four sessions, we will examine al-Sadr's enduring legacy and its relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice and solidarity.
Reading Schedule:
Nov 6 – Chapters 1-5 | 1-68
Nov 20 – Chapters 6-7 | 69-142
Dec 4 – Chapters 8-11 | 143-200
Dec 18 – 12-15 | 201-240
Purchase a hard copy here
Kindle version available on Amazon
Please RSVP for refreshments
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.
O you who have faith! When the call is made for prayer on Friday, hurry toward the remembrance of God, and leave all business. That is better for you, should you know.
And when the prayer is finished disperse through the land and seek God’s grace, and remember God greatly so that you may be felicitous.
Q. 62:9-10
Convergence 2024 - A Convert Gathering
You will hear back from our team after the application is received and reviewed.
Registration closes October 13th.
Convergence is an annual gathering for converts to Islam who follow the teachings of the Family of the Prophet—the Ahl al-Bayt. This is a space for new Muslims, veteran converts, and legacy Muslims who later adopted the teachings of the Family of the Prophet.
Convergence 2024 will center reflection, learning, and socializing through interactive discussions, lectures, prayer, and sharing meals. A schedule, topic details, and a final list of presenters will be provided soon.
The suggested donation for the conference is $100 for those who can afford it. If you’d like to give more and help support others to attend then please do.
Zelle to info@sacredrootscommunity.org or use the link www.sacredrootscommunity.org/donate
Attendees will be responsible for their travel and lodging. Our team will be in touch with applicants once we receive your application.
If you have a financial hurdle, please reach out to trenton@sacredrootscommunity.org
Space is limited, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
For more information please e-mail: trenton@sacredrootscommunity.org and add “Convergence” in the e-mail title.
Details
Dates: Friday October 25th to Sunday October 27th
Where: Sacred Roots Muslim Community - 1758 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60608
Our Educators:
Sister Nzinga E. Abdullah-Aziz
Shaykh Anwar Abdulmalik
Shaykh Rizwan Arastu
Sister Latifa Barnett
Shaykh Trenton Carl
Professor Peter Dziedzic
Shaykh Amir Mukhtar Faezi
Shaykh Naveed Ganjani
Sayyid Sulayman Hassan
Shaykh Jafar Muhibullah
Dr. Ulrick Vieux
Framework: Frank conversations, vulnerable reflection, creative problem solving, and building friendships.
The topics are built around three stages of challenges
transformation – the initial stages of shifting to a new religious and moral universe
growth – the life-long stage of religious learning, spiritual practice, and community socialization
synthesis – when the individual makes Islam an effective filter through which one’s personality, inclinations, and culture are purified but not abandoned.
Discussion Topics will include
∙ family struggles ∙ the dynamic between culture and religion ∙ alienation in sacred spaces ∙ fully integrating Islam ∙ raising the children of converts ∙ future capacity building
We hope to share our final agenda after receiving applications and tailoring our program to our participants’ needs.
Please apply soon
The Friday Prayer: Jumu'ah at Sacred Roots
Join us on Fridays at Sacred Roots for the Friday Prayer (Ṣalāt al-Jumuʿah) followed by refreshments.
The Friday prayer is a weekly gathering of the Muslim community. Its two sermons are meant to inspire the audience to strengthen their steps toward God and a dignified life.
The sermons are followed by a communal prayer to tie the hearts of the community together in worship. of the Divine.