11-27-2004, 10:44 AM
A message from the Convention Chair
A warm invitation is extended to everyone for this year’s MAS-ICNA convention. We hope that everyone can attend and benefit from our new and exciting programs.
The theme of this year’s conference is "Muslim Americans for the Greater Good," and is packed with educational, entertaining and spiritual sessions encouraging you to learn and grow as a society, family and individual.
We are looking forward to seeing and serving you at the MAS-ICNA convention this year.
May Allah guide us to the best.
Mohammad Albadawi
Convention Chair
The Windy City welcomes you
The third annual MAS-ICNA convention is just around the corner. From December 22-26, 2004, Muslims from throughout North America will fill Chicago’s streets of and rooms at the Hyatt Regency - minutes away from Michigan Avenue in the heart of downtown Chicago.
With a spectacular hotel, a great program and beautiful sights, this year’s convention is sure to please. Register now to secure a spot! For your convenience, registration is available by mail, the internet or on-site. To avoid extra charges, register as soon as possible.
The deadline for early registration is December 1, 2004. Anyone who registers before that date will receive a 10% discount.
Planned Convention Activities
- Qiyam-ul-layl and Tahajjud every night with Quran recitation before every prayer.
- Exhibition showcasing the positive integration of Muslims and Islamic organizations serving American society.
Do you need a room? Contact the hotel directly:
The Hyatt Regency
151 East Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois
Tel: 312 565 1234
Fax: 312 565 2966
What to Expect
To attend or not to attend? That is the question we ask ourselves every year as winter approaches and the holiday break nears.
The answer is, of course, to attend. But if you don’t want to take our word for it, here’s a brief list of the main topics you can expect to see this year.
In addition to this list, you can check out www.masnet.org for regularly updated information.
* Our responsibility towards the society we live in
* How to attain spirituality in a materialistic society
* MAS’ comprehensive mission and vision —working for the “Greater Good” for the American Society
* The Islamic Sharia’s stand toward:
Politics and working with non-Muslims
towards the “greater good”.
Enjoining good and forbidding evil in non-Muslim societies.
Fiqh of “minorities”
The meaning and obligation of citizenship or “muwatana”
This is not a complete listing, so if you’re excited now, imagine how much you really will be missing if you don’t come!
Featured Speakers
Alhamdulilah, this year we are blessed to have many knowledgeable speakers with us. They come from diverse backgrounds with a variety of experiences.
Some of our speakers this year will include:
Dr. Jamal Badawi
Imam Johari Abdul Malik
Dr. Salah Soltan
Former actress, Mrs. Suhair El-Bably
Imam Siraj Wahaj
Dr. Souheil Ghannouchi
Dr. Hamed Ghazali
Shiek: Jamal Saed
Dr. Abdulazim Alsiddiq
and more…
But what about the speakers who can’t attend? Don’t worry, we will still be conducting sessions with them - through video conferencing!
Dr. Tareq Alsowidan
Dr. Mohamed Omara
How To Register:
FAX: 816-765-8384
Phone: (877) MAS-ICNA
Email: MASICNA2004@masnet.org
Online: www.masnet.org