Please register here for the Open House on Sat, Dec 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Unity Academy.  (https://tinyurl.com/dec7openhouse)

Child care is available for children of ages 3 to 10 years. Registration is required and the fee is $10; please zelle to info@theunityacademy.org with the names of the children in the memo.

We currently offer the following Montessori programs:
• Primary (3-6y)
• Lower Elementary (6-9y)
• Upper Elementary (9-12y)

To begin the admission process, kindly submit an inquiry form.
Inquiry Form

Mahdi Youth Sisters is excited to host our annual Friendsgiving on Friday, November 22nd at 8:00 PM. Join us for a fun evening of food, games, and good company. Ages 14-25 are welcome. If you’re interested in attending, please sign up and let us know if you’d like to bring a dish to share.

We hope to see you there!
Click here to register!

This workshop reprises the workshop held on Apr 28, 2024. Parents who attended before are welcome to attend again because in this session, we will explore separately screen time issues as they relate to Primary (3-5y) and Elementary (6-12y) children. Sr. Saba Haider will facilitate an Elementary breakout session and Sr. Sara Bokhari will facilitate a Primary breakout session.
Please register by Nov 10! 

The workshop is open to the community.

Child care is available for children of ages 3 to 10 years. Registration is required and the fee is $10; please zelle to info@theunityacademy.org with "child care" and names of children in the memo.
Please RSVP here.

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held during the main program on November 8th at 8:15 pm. Limited spots available. 

Click here to register.

Navigating Questions Of Free Will In Predetermination

Saturday, October 19th

10:00am - 6:00pm

A course with Instructor Shaykh Amin Rastani will be offered in the city of Chicago, IL! Note: This is not an online event and is only in-person; a livestream or recording of the event will NOT be available. Register below!

Details & Registration

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a Ladies & Girls Milad to celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (s) and Imam Jafar al-Sadiq (as) on Saturday, October 5th. The Milad will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the North Building Banquet Hall (downstairs). 

For further details, please contact Sr. Amira Ghadeer at 708-955-4480

As the election approaches, American Muslim Advocacy Network(AMAN) is organizing a series of events focusing on examining national policies through our Islamic values. Our Second event will be centered on Economic Policies. We believe this will be an enlightening and engaging discussion, and we hope you can join us. American Muslims have a great responsibility to speak out and advocate for policies that benefit our communities both at home and abroad. 

Please RSVP Here.

Thank you and we look forward to your participation.

American Muslim Advocacy Network

Special VR showing of "Relive 8th Shawaal" starting at 7pm sponsored by the Al Baqee Organization. An immersive experience of the grandeur of Al Baqee and its vicious demolition.

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held after the youth recitations from 5:45-6:45pm. Limited spots available. 

To register, fill out the form below: 

V-Time Session 19 - Wiladat of Prophet (S)

Saturday, September 14th at 5:30pm

Dear Community Members,

As the election approaches, AMAN is organizing a series of events focusing on examining national policies through our Islamic values. Our first event will be centered on American Foreign Policy. We believe this will be an enlightening and engaging discussion, and we hope you can join us.

Please RSVP here. 

Program Details:
7:24pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
8:00pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Baitul Ilm Sunday School invites all community members to the special Arbaeen & Juloos program on Sunday, August 4th @ 10 am, Insha Allah.

Watch the the glimpse of last year's Walk of Reflection

Please find attached to this email, the flyers for the event and volunteering opportunities. Registration is required to attend the program.

Click here to register to attend

Students (13+) wishing to participate in the Walk of Reflection or volunteering at different stations please sign up.

Click here to sign up for volunteering

This year, we will be packing School Supplies for the Refugee kids as a community project. Please help support this cause by signing up.

Click here to sign up for School Supplies for Refugees

We look forward to your attendance, participation and support for this program.

If you have any questions, please contact: Sr. Shafana Musabji @ 630-297-3351  or Sister Maryam Tahir sundayschool@baitulilm.org.

Mahdi Youth Sisters invites all sisters aged 14 and above to join us on Thursday, July 18th, at 10:45 PM for an enlightening discussion with Sayed Sulayman Hasan Abidi on the topic “Echoes of Karbala: Bringing Its Lessons to Life.” This event will take place at BUI right after the majlis.

Please sign up to attend.

Click here to sign up.

The American Muslim Advocacy Network invites you to a youth focused discussion on how Imam Hussain inspires us to engage in faith and activism. Discussion will be hosted by Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi and Brother Jaree Zaidi on Friday, July 12th at 10:45pm in Baitul Ilm. This discussion will focus on how community youth can take the lessons of Karbala to engage in positive advocacy.

Refreshments will be served.

Open to Everyone.

Please register to attend.

Click here to register.

Program Schedule:

• 6:00pm - Jashn
• Followed by dinner
• 8:47pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers

Program Schedule:

• 7:15pm - Jashn
• 8:46pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• Followed by dinner

Program Details:

• 1:00 pm - Dhuhrain Prayers
• 1:30 pm - A'maal led by H.I. Shaykh Rizwan Arastu

Mahdi Youth will be hosting annual brothers BBQ on June 8th at Busse Woods.

Join for a BBQ, volleyball, spikeball, and more! 

Please help them plan for food by registering your attendance.
Click here to register.

Program Schedule

• 6:45pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• 8:24pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• Followed by dinner

Registration is open!

A two day course with Instructor Shaykh Amin Rastani will be held on Saturday, May 11th and Sunday, May 12th in Baitul Ilm.
Note: This is not an online event and is only in-person; a livestream or recording of the event will NOT be available.

Dates:
May 11-12 Weekend
Saturday: 3:00PM-8:30PM
Sunday: 2:30PM-7:30PM 

Address:
Baitul Ilm Academy
485 S. Bartlett Rd. Streamwood, IL 60107

Click here for details and registration.

Mahdi Youth is hosting a Brothers’ Paintball game on Sunday, April 28th organized by Shaykh Naveed. All brothers 14+ are invited to join and participate.

Registration is required by Thursday, April 25th in order to join.

Click here to register for Brothers Paintball.

Program Schedule

9:15 am - Du'a al-Nudba
9:45 am - Takbirat
10:00 am - Eid Prayer
10:20 am - Eid Khutbah
11:30 am - Eid Greetings and Refreshments

RSVP here for Interfaith Iftaar Dinner

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a three-day i'tikaf program. During i'tikaf, the worshiper devotes his or her time to worship and does not leave the masjid premises. This year's i'tikaf will start at Fajr on April 5th until sunset on April 7th.

All participants must be 15 years of age or older. For more information about I'tikaf read this Booklet
If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Jawad Hussain at jhussain@baitulilm.org.
Click here to register for I'tikaf Program
 

Program Schedule

• 7:00pm - Du'a Iftitah
• 7:30pm - Maghrib Prayer (Prayer will be at actual time)
• 7:50pm - Iftaar
• 8:30pm - Isha Prayer
• 8:45pm - Majlis addressed by Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Amaal will be after majlis on Friday & Sunday at 10pm.

Amaal will be broadcast live.
You can access the live-stream, on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Program Schedule

• 7:26pm - Maghrib Prayer
• 7:40pm - Iftaar
• 8:20pm - Du'a Iftitah
• 8:40pm - Isha Prayer
• 8:55pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Syed Hadi Yasin

Salam alaykum!     

Mahdi Youth Sisters are thrilled to invite you to 'Sisterhood Spirituality & Suhoor!' An evening tailored for sisters aged 15-25 during Ramadan on Saturday, March 23rd. Come strengthen your faith, bond with sisters, and explore our faith through interactive games. Don't miss this chance to grow spiritually and unite as a community. See you there!    

If you are interested in attending, please be sure to to sign up! 

For any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out via email at mahdiyouth@baitulilm.org
Click here to register for Sisterhood Spirituality & Suhoor.

Baitul Ilm Academy in collaboration with Unity Academy of Chicago and Baitul Ilm Sunday School will be organizing a parenting workshop, Children and Religion with Hujjatul Islam Dr. Syed Hadi Yasin. Workshop is recommended for parents of children ages 12 and under.

Child care will be provided upon request. Registration is required for child care.
Click here to register for child care. 

Feed My Starving Children

Assalamu Alaikum!

Please join us for an interfaith community service event in collaboration with Feed My Starving Children on Friday, March 22nd, from 4:45 pm to 6:15 pm. This event is open to everyone aged 5 and above. For the safety and enjoyment of our younger participants we kindly request that they be accompanied by an adult.

To participate, registration is required.

Any questions or concerns can be addressed by reaching out to outreach@baitulilm.org.

Important Registration Note: You may need to create an account if you do not already have one to proceed with the sign-up process.

Click here to register for Feed My Starving Children.

Program Schedule

• 7:20pm - Maghrib Prayer
• 7:35pm - Iftaar
• 8:15pm - Du'a Iftitah
• 8:35pm - Isha Prayer
• 8:50pm - Majlis addressed by Syed Hadi Yasin

Mastering the Self:
Overcoming Destructive Behavior

Click here to register for Brothers Suhoor Night.

Do you find the voting process to be confusing?
Do you wonder if your vote makes a difference?
Do you find it difficult to learn about candidates and issues?

If so, this program is for you. We often hear that voting is important, but seldom are prepared to navigate the various issues, candidates, and offices that we need to vote on. Join us on Friday March 1 at 8pm to learn about the voting process and your place in it as we discuss how to be an informed voter and how to find, access, and utilize resources to understand the issues and the candidates running for election.

Register here for Call to Advocacy

• 2:00pm - The Signs of the End of Time
• 2:35pm - The Duties of the Believers Towards Imam Mahdi (as)
• 3:05pm - Q&A
• 3:45pm - Break

• 4:00pm - Imam Mahdi (as) As A Universal Belief Among Muslims
• 4:35pm - Sun Behind the Clouds: The Imam's Hidden Role as God's Vicegerent
• 5:10pm - Q&A
• 5:52pm - Prayer
• Followed by dinner in the Banquet Hall

• 7:30pm - Amaal of 15th Shabaan

Mahdi Youth is hosting a Brothers' Halaqah and Game Night on Saturday, February 10th. All brothers 14+ are invited to join and participate. Please register your attendance.

Register here for Brothers Halaqah & Game Night

• 5:17 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 5:45 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

•     4:44pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
•     5:30pm - Program addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
•     Followed by dinner in the banquet hall
   

• 4:50 pm: Maghrib and Isha Prayers
• 5:30 pm: Discussion
• 6:30pm: Dinner, ping pong, board games & more!​

•     7:30 pm - Du'aa
•     Followed by a brief lecture
•     8:15 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
•     Followed by Ziyarat Warith & Refreshments
   
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•     8:00 am - A'maal of the day of Ashura led by H.I. Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi

•     1:00 pm - Jumu'ah Prayer
•     2:15 pm - English Majlis
•     3:00 pm - Urdu Majlis
•     4:00 pm - Ziyarat
•     Followed by Faqa Shikni

•     8:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
•     8:55 pm - Salam & Marthiya
•     9:10 pm - Majlis Sham-e-Ghariban (English)
•     9:35 pm - Majlis Sham-e-Ghariban (Urdu)
•     10:00 pm - Salaam e-Akhir
•     Followed by Matam & Ziyarat
   

•     8:39 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers (Prayers will be held at prime time)
•     9:00 pm - Majlis
•         Urdu Majlis addressed by H.I. Syed Ehtesham Abbas Zaidi Location: Masjid
•         English Majlis addressed by H.I. Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi Location: Banquet Hall (downstairs)
•     Followed by Matam & Ziyarat
   

Death & Barzakh - A Deeper Look
With Shaykh Amin Rastani

Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21 at 1:00pm

A two day course with Instructor Shaykh Amin Rastani will be held on Saturday, May 20th and Sunday, May 21st in Baitul Ilm from 1:00pm to 5:30pm.

Please note: This is not an online event and is only in-person; a livestream or recording of the event will NOT be available.

Registration is required.

Click here for details and registration

Baitul Ilm Sunday School is collecting non-perishable donations for the Ramadan Food Drive. This is a Baitul Ilm tradition that we have been doing for years. This is a great opportunity to follow in the steps of the Ahlulbayt. 

Help Us Help Others!

Please see the attached flyer with more details. All donations will be sent to the Food For Greater Elgin food bank. Place donations in the boxes at the front entrance. Kindly check the expiration date of donations.

The last day to bring in donations is April 20, 2023. 

Youth volunteers can contact Fatima Dossani at fatimadossani@gmail.com

Tuesday, April 18th
 
Calling all 15-16 yr old girls! Come and sign up to participate in a skit with King Brain & Queen Heart and other body parts as they learn important lessons from Surah al-Hujurat. Skit will be presented on Tuesday, April 18th for the Youth Recognition Night, Insha Allah. Auditions for larger parts. Lots of smaller roles available too.
 
Contact: Sr. Kauser Gulamali @ 224-595-2721 with any questions. 
Click here to register for the Youth Skit

Daily Program

• 7:51pm - Maghrib Prayer
• 8:10pm - Iftaar
• 8:50pm - Isha Prayer
• 9:05pm - Du'aa Iftitah

 
Du'aa Iftitah will be broadcast live. 
You can access the live-stream, on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

•     7:47pm - Maghrib Prayer
•     8:05pm - Iftaar
•     8:55pm - Isha Prayer
•     9:15pm - Du'a al-Iftitah
•     9:35pm - Amaal (All night)
•     4:52am - Fajr Prayer

Thursday, April 6th at 6:30pm

Please join us for a sisters only Dua Iftitah this Ramadan. Recitation and gathering will take place in the Baitul Ilm multipurpose room before Maghrib on Thursdays, March 30 and April 6. 

Saturday, April 1st at 10:00pm
 
Sisterhood & Spirituality is for sisters ages 15-25 to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood through spiritual activities, discussion, and games. The program will begin after the lecture on Friday, April 1st at 10:00 pm and will end at 5:30 am with Fajr.
 
Registration is required 
 
Register here for Sisterhood, Spirituality & Suhoor

Thursday, March 30th at 6:30pm & Thursday, April 6th at 6:30pm

Please join us for a sisters only Dua Iftitah this Ramadan. Recitation and gathering will take place in the Baitul Ilm multipurpose room before Maghrib on Thursdays, March 30 and April 6. 

Saturday, March 25th & Sunday, March 26th During Iftar
 
Baitulilm Mahdi Youth and the students from The Unity Academy of Chicago are hosting a bake sale Saturday, March 25th and Sunday, March 26 during Iftaar to support Feed My Starving Children. This Ramadan we are raising funds to  feed the hungry. The bake sale will support the cost of the food and shipping it to those in need.  If you would like to bring a dessert item please register through the link below. Otherwise, please support our youth in this effort by indulging your sweet tooth and partaking in the many sweet treats to support a good cause!
 
Register here for Ramadan Bake Sale

An additional fun Who Said It? Kahoot Quran Quiz challenge can be taken at your own convenience during the month of Ramadan. See the flyer for more details. Access the QR code to be taken to the quiz. Play it anytime. Geared towards 12+.
 
Contact: Sr. Kauser Gulamali @ kauser_hamid@yahoo.com / 224-595-2721 with any questions. 
Click here for Quran Quiz

March 11 at 2:00pm

Sisters of all ages are invited to Addison Ice Arena on Saturday March 11th from 2:00pm-3:30pm for group ice skating. Admission is $10-$12.

Click here to register for Sisters Ice Skating

Tuesday, March 7 to Thursday, March 9

Program Schedule

Tuesday, March 7 

• 7:00pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 7:30pm - Brief Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• 8:15pm - A'maal for the Night of 15th Shabaan 

Wednesday, March 8

• 6:06pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 6:35pm - Dinner/Iftaar in Banquet Hall 
• 7:30pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Thursday, March 9

• 7:00pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 7:30pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Saturday, February 25th at 4:30pm

Amin Aaser is the founder and Managing Director of Noor Kids, a Harvard-supported educational services organization that seeks to build confidence in the religious identity of young Muslims

Register here for Children's Story Time

Friday, February 20th at 3:00pm

All seniors with their families are welcomed for teatime and games (carrom, parcheesi, table tennis... feel free to bring other games). It is a school holiday, so bring your grandkids!

Kindly sign up to help us plan.

Sign up here for Seniors' Games & Teatime

Friday, February 17th at 7:00pm

Program Schedule 

• 7:00 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• Amaal led by H.I. Sheikh Reza Hemyari after Majlis to Commemorate the Martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kazim (as)

Saturday, February 4th at 6:15pm

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held during the main program on February 4th at 6:15 pm. Limited spots available. 

Register here for V-Time!

Sunday, January 29th at 2:30pm

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a Ladies & Girls Majlis to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Zainab(sa) on Sunday, January 29th. 

The Majlis will begin at 2:30 pm sharp in the North Building Banquet Hall (downstairs). 

To recite, contact Sr. Amira Ghadeer at (708) 955-4480.

Saturday, January 28th at 5:20pm

Asalaam alaikum from Mahdi Youth of Chicago! We are hosting a brothers Halaqah & game night on Saturday, January 28th at Batul-ilm for brothers 14+. 

Agenda: 

• 5:20pm- Maghrib prayers
• 5:50 pm-  Halaqah with Shaykh Naveed 
• 6:30 pm- Dinner, ping pong, board games & more!

If you would like to bring any food or games please free to do so! (If you plan on bringing anything please get in touch with either Saad (847-257-6196) or Jaffer (650-284-9693)

Please use this form to register your attendance!

Please reach out to Saad Khawari (847-257-6196) or Jafer Haider (650-284-9693) to join our group chat and follow us on Instagram and Facebook (@mahdiyouthofchicago) to stay updated!

Register here for Brothers Halaqah & Game Night

Friday, January 13th at 8:00pm

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held during the main program on January 13th at 8 pm. Limited spots available.

Registration is required. Please use the link below.

Click here to register for V-Time

(Boys Ages 16+)

Saturday, Dec. 17th & Sunday, Dec. 18th

Asalaam Alaikum, 

The annual Ahl-Al Bayt Basketball Tournament is back! This time, the tournament will be 5 on 5! Participation will be open to a total of 10 teams. Guarantee your team's spot by registering as a team or free agent today.   

Deadline to register: December 2nd, 2022

Click here to register for Basketball Tournament

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Du'aa Kumayl
• 8:20 pm - Brief Lecture

Followed by:

• Ziyarat Warith
• Refreshments

Friday, December 2nd at 8:00pm

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held during the main program on December 2nd at 8 pm. Limited spots available. 

Registration is required, please use the link below.

Click here to register for V-Time

Saturday, November 5th at 6:30pm

Join us for another fun Family Movie Night on Saturday, November 5th at Baitul Ilm. Movie will be shown in Banquet Hall (downstairs).

Please note: Registration is required to attend.

Program Schedule 

• 6:00 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 6:30 pm - Movie begins

Signup below to help us plan.

Click here to signup for Family Movie Night

Saturday, October 29th at 1:00pm 

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a Ladies & Girls Milad to celebrate the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad(s) and Imam J'afar Al Sadiq(as) on Saturday, October 29th. The Milad will begin at 1:00 pm in the North Building Banquet Hall (downstairs).

If you would like to recite, please contact Sr. Amira Ghadeer (708) 955-4480

Saturday, October 22nd at 4:00pm

Program Schedule

• 4:00 pm - Opening remarks
• 4:20 pm - Recitation of the Quran
• 4:30 pm - Flood presentation
• 5:00 pm - Collection of funds
• 5:15 pm - Milad Al-Nabi (s)
• 6:15 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• Followed by dinner in the Banquet Hall

Friday, October 7th at 2022 at 7:30pm

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Tuesday, October 4th at 7:30 pm

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Ages 14+

Saturday, October 1st at 9:30pm

Mahdi Youth of Chicago will be moderating a brothers’ Q&A with Sheikh Jafar Muhibullah after the conclusion of his lecture on Saturday night. We ask that you fill out the form below to register your attendance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Saad Khawari (847-257-6196) or Jafer Haider (650-284-9693). 

Register here for Brothers' Q&A Session

Thursday, September 29th at 7:30pm

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Saturday, September 17th 

Day Majlis Schedule

• 12:44 pm - Dhuhr & Asr Prayer
• 1:15 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Night Majlis Schedule

• 7:13 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 7:45 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Saturday, September 10th at 9:30pm

Mahdi Youth of Chicago will be moderating a Brothers’ Youth Workshop with Shaykh Mohammad Al-Saadi after the conclusion of his lecture on Saturday night centred around preparing for marriage and starting a family. We ask that you fill out the form below to register your attendance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Saad Khawari (847-257-6196) or Jafer Haider (650-284-9693). 

Register here for Brother's Workshop

Saturday, August 27th (10:00am to 4:00pm)

Baitulilm is hosting its 13th Annual Blood Drive on Saturday, August 27th, between 10am and 4pm. This is a great way to help those in need in our local community.

Registration is open now. Please use the link below to sign up.  

Register here for Blood Drive

Program Schedule

• 8:03 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:30 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Wednesday, August 10th at 8:14pm

Baitul Ilm will be hosting Urdu and English Majalis to commemorate the Soyem of Imam Hussain (as) and his companions on Wednesday, August 10th 2022 at 8:14pm. Both Urdu and English Majalis will be held simultaneously. The Urdu majlis will take place in the Masjid and the English majlis will take place in the Banquet Hall (downstairs). 

Program Schedule

• 8:14 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:45 pm - Majlis
• Urdu Majlis will be addressed by H.I. Maulana Razi Jaffer
• English Majlis will be addressed by H.I. Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi

Father & Son Youth Majlis

Sunday, August 7th at 10:30am

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a Father and Son Majlis on Sunday, August 7th 2022. Maulana Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi will address the majlis. For details, refer to the flyer.

If you want your son to attend or participate please register your son using the link below. 

For questions and concerns please contact Br. Abbas Zaidi at azaidi476@gmail.com or 972-374-8008.

Register here for Father & Son Majlis

Ages: 14 - 25

Friday, August 5th at 10:45pm

The Mahdi Youth Group of Chicago will be moderating a discussion with Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi after the conclusion of his lectures on Friday, August 5th at 10:45pm.

We ask that you fill out the form below to register your attendance.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Saad Khawari (847-257-6196) or Jafer Haider (650-284-9693). 

Register here for Brothers' Q&A Session

Sat., July 30th to Sat., October 1st at 10:30am

Baitul Ilm is hosting Ladies & Girls Majalis on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. starting from Saturday, July 30th until Saturday, October 1st, 2022. 

The majalis will take place in the North Building. 

For details or to sponsor a majlis, please contact,

Sr. Maira Zaidi at (224) 829 - 7512 or Sr. Nida Abbas at (562) 650 - 8766.

Sunday, July 24th at 7:00 pm

A BUI story time and activities initiative geared towards children 4-8 years old. Session will be held during the main program on July 24th at 7 pm. Limited spots available. 

To register, fill out the form below: Click Here To Register For V-Time

Saturday, July 23rd at 3:00pm

Please join us on Saturday, July 23rd at 3:00PM for our first men’s youth group BBQ of the year. We kindly ask that you fill out the form provided below to register.

Click Here To Register For Men's Youth Group BBQ

Location address: 

Busse Forest South - Grove 21, Elk Grove Township, IL 60007

If you have any questions please reach out to Saad Khawari (847-257-6196) or Shiekh Naveed Ganjani (630-398-2819).

Sunday, July 10th

With the grace of Allah, Eid al-Adha in Chicago will be on Sunday July 10, 2022. This blessed day commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim (as) and his family and their total submission to the cause of monotheism. It is customary for believers to perform a sacrifice (qurbani) in emulation of this noble practice. For those who are not performing hajj, this sacrifice is highly recommended but not obligatory. 

Eid Program:

• 9:15 am - Du'aa al-Nudba
• 9:45 am -Takbiraat
• 10:00 am - Eid Prayer
• 10:20 am - Eid Khutbah
• 11:30 am - Eid Greetings

All seniors and their families are invited to a picnic at historic Lords Park. Please pack your own food. We will eat together and then explore the park together. Please arrive by 6pm. Entrance to the park and parking are free. We'll meet in the Elgin Public Museum parking lot which is inside the park.

Click here to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P7Y-n7LTlYJuMs1x6gbBvK2bUaIwmBtOsITGQUN...

Thursday, May 26th at 8:00pm

Program Schedule:

• 8:00pm - Du'a Kumayl
• 8:32pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 9:00pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Shaykh Reza Hemyari

Sunday, May 22nd at 1:30pm

We are excited to have a private paintball game at Paintball Explosion on May 22nd, open to brothers 13 and older. Participants MUST arrive by 1:45 PM to ensure the game begins on time.

Please complete the registration form and online payment by Wednesday, May 18th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-b0_8mk07vjb1r6FANewLoJ7KcShT....

On-site registration will incur a $10 late fee.

All rental equipment is included in the cost. Food and snacks will be available on-site.

Questions? Contact Naveed Ganjani at navidghanjani@buiacademy.com

Register here for Brothers Paintball Game

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a three-day I'tikaf program. During i'tikaf, the worshiper devotes his or her time to worship and does not leave the masjid premises. This year's i'tikaf will start at Fajr on April 29th until sunset on May 1st.

If you would like to participate, please register at the link below. All participants must be 15 years of age or older.

If you have any questions, please send an e-mail to Jawad Hussain at jhussain@baitulilm.org.

Click here to register for I'tikaf

Saturday, April 23rd at 9:30pm

We look forward to welcoming mothers and daughters for a night of activities, discussion, prayer and food. 

The event is open to daughters ages 7-14 and their mother's. Cost of attendance is $35 per family. Additional donations to help cover the expenses of the event are welcome.

Spaces are limited and registration is required. 

Register below to attend:

Click here to register for the Mother-Daughter Event

Sunday, April 17th at 4:30pm

Help us make this Eid special for newly arrived Afghan children by participating in our Eid Toy Drive and Workshop.  Involve your children in purchasing a brand new toy, and bring it to this workshop (unopened and unwrapped) to donate as Eid gifts for Afghan refugee children in Chicagoland.  Children will take part in decorating the gift and making an Eid card.  Our young helpers will receive their own little goodies as "thanks" for their generous act.

Please do not donate unwanted toys at home, donations should be newly purchased and unopened.

If you would like to volunteer for this event or provide a monetary donation please email: outreach@baitulilm.org

Registration below to participate:

Click here to register for Eid Toy Drive

Saturday, April 16th

Program Schedule

• 6:30pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Shaykh Mohammad al-Saadi
• 7:52pm - Maghrib Prayer 
• Iftaar will be served after Maghrib prayer
• Du'a Iftitah
• Isha Prayer

The jashn will be broadcast live.

You can access the live-stream, on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Friday, April 15th at 9:30pm

Sisterhood & Spirituality is for sisters ages 15-20 to strengthen the bonds of sisterhood through spiritual activities, discussion and games. The program will begin after the lecture on Friday, April 15th at 9:30pm and will end at 1:00 am.

Register below to attend:

Click here to register for Sisterhood, Spirituality & Suhoor

Friday, April 15th at 6:45pm

Sign up for a special V-Time! program with our visiting scholar: Shaykh al-Saadi on Friday, April 15th before the main program. 

Geared towards children 5-10 years old. For more details refer to the flyer. 

To register, fill out the form below: 

Click here to register for V-Time

Click Here To Register For The Masjid Cleanup Day

On Wednesday March 16th, we will take our Seniors' Club to The Garfield Park Conservatory. It is one of the largest and most stunning botanical conservatories in the nation. Volunteers will drive all participants by car. Cars will depart from Baitul Ilm at 9am and return to Baitul Ilm by Dhuhr time. Participants are requested to pack their own lunch to take with.

Click to sign up for Seniors' Visit to Garfield Park Conservatory

Friday, March 4th after Jumu'ah Prayer

This Friday, March 4th, we invite our respected seniors to gather for tea and snacks after Friday prayer. We also invite their children and grandchildren to join them. We will ask a few of our seniors to share stories from their childhood.

Registration is required to attend the program, please follow all in-person guidelines.

Click to sign up for Seniors' Luncheon

In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.

• No handshaking or hugging.

• Practice social distancing as much as possible.

• Children must stay with their parents at all times.

• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

Saturday, February 26th at 5:55pm

Program Schedule 

• 5:55 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers

• 6:30 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Registration is not required to attend the program, but please follow all in-person guidelines.

In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.

• No handshaking or hugging.

• Practice social distancing as much as possible.

• Children must stay with their parents at all times.

• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

Friday, February 4th at 7:30pm

Program Schedule 

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 8:00 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Registration is not required to attend the program, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

Saturday, January 29th at 1:00pm
Baitul Ilm will be hosting a Ladies & Girls Milad to celebrate the birth anniversary of Sayyidah Fatimah Zahra(sa) on Saturday, January 29th. The Milad will begin at 1:00 p.m. in the North Building Banquet Hall (downstairs).  
Registration is not required to attend the program, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines for Ladies & Girls Milad:

• Masks are required on premises at all times covering nose and mouth properly.
• Please make sure children sit and stay with their mothers during and after the jashn.
• For everyone's safety, we request you to please stay home if you're not feeling well.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Saturday, October 23rd at 6:14pm 
Program Schedule

• 6:14 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 7:00 pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

Please note: Registration is not required to attend the jashn, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Saturday October 9th & Sunday October 10th 
Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 8:00 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Syed Baqir Imrani

 
Please note: Registration is not required to attend, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 8:00 pm - Du'a Kumail
• 8:30 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi

 
Please note: Registration is not required to attend, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Sunday, Sept. 26th at 2:00 pm
Baitul Ilm will be hosting a girls youth session with Sr. Israa Safieddine on Sunday, September 26th at 2:00 pm. The session will be held in the North Building Banquet Hall (downstairs). 
Please note: Registration is not required to attend the youth session, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Girls must stay with their mothers at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

For details, contact: Sr. Maira Zaidi (224-829-7512) & Sr. Nida Abbas (562-650-8766).
Thank you for your cooperation.

Friday, September 24th to Tuesday, September 28th 
Program Schedule

• 8:00 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Syed Rizwan Rizvi

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Saturday, August 28th & Sunday, August 29th 

Program Schedule

• 7:47 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 8:15 pm - Majlis addressed by H.I. Sheikh Faiyaz Jafar

Please note: Registration is not required to attend the majalis, but please follow all in-person guidelines.

In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you or someone in your household is not feeling well.

You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Saturday, August 21st
Baitul Ilm will be hosting Urdu and English Majalis to commemorate the Soyem of Imam Hussain (as) and his companions on Saturday, August 21st 2021 at 7:59pm. Both Urdu and English Majalis will be held simultaneously. The Urdu majlis will take place in the Masjid and the English majlis will take place in the Banquet Hall (downstairs). 
 
Program Schedule

• 7:59 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• 8:35 pm - Marthiya/English Poetry
• 8:50 pm - Majlis
• Urdu Majalis will be addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• English Majalis will be addressed by H.I. Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi

 
Please note: Registration is not required to attend the majalis, but please follow all in-person guidelines.
 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks are required on premises at all times.
• No handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.
• Children must stay with their parents at all times.
• Stay home if you are not feeling well.

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Sunday, August 15th at 11:00am

Baitul Ilm will host a Father and Son Majlis on Sunday, August 15th 2021. Maulana Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi will address the majlis. For details, refer to the flyer.

Please note: If you want your son to attend or participate please register your son using the link below. Deadline for registration is Sunday, August 8th 2021.

For questions or concerns, please contact Br. Abbas Zaidi at azaidi476@gmail.com or 972-374-8008.

Click to Register for Father & Son Majlis

Baitul Ilm will be hosting a series of Urdu and English Majalis from Monday, August 9th to Wednesday, August 18th, 2021. Both Urdu and English majalis will be held simultaneously at Baitul Ilm. The Urdu majalis will take place in the Masjid and the English majalis will take place in the Banquet Hall (downstairs). 
 
Program Schedule

• 8:15 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers
• Prayers will be held at time listed on website each day
• 8:45 pm - Marthiya/English Poetry
• 9:00 pm - Majlis
• Urdu Majalis will be addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• English Majalis will be addressed by H.I. Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi
• Registration is not required to attend the majalis, but please follow all in-person guidelines.

 
In-Person Attendance Guidelines:

• Masks required on premises at all times
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

 
You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Wednesday, July 28th
Program Details:

• 7:30 pm - A'maal led by H.I. Sheikh Reza Hemyari
• 8:33 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers

Monday, July 19th
Program Details:

• 7:00 pm - A'maal led by H.I. Sheikh Rizwan Arastu
• 8:38 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers

You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Tuesday, June 22 at 7:30pm

Program Details

• 7:30pm - Jashn addressed by H.I. Maulana Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• 8:46pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayers

Registration is not required to attend the program, but please follow all in-person guidelines.

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• Masks required on premises
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

You can access the live-stream on Baitul Ilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Assalam'alaykum Dear Brothers & Sisters,

Baitulilm confirms that we have received reliable reports of the crescent moon sighting. As a result, Thursday May 13 will be Eid al-Fitr. May Allah (swt) accept all of our worship and prayers and send His blessings upon all of humanity on this auspicious day.

Eid Prayer Session 1

• 7:45am - Takbiraat
• 8:00am - Eid Prayer
• 8:20am - Eid Khutbah
• 8:50am - Ziyarat
• 9:00am - Eid Greetings and Refreshments 

Eid Prayer Session 2 

• 10:15am - Takbiraat
• 10:30am - Eid Prayer
• 10:50am - Eid Khutbah
• 11:35am - Ziyarat
• 11:45am - Eid Greetings and Refreshments 

Please note that zakat al-fitrah should be set aside or paid before the Eid prayer begins. The zakat is payable by the head of household for him or herself and all who are his or her dependents at sunset on the evening of Eid. The estimated amount of zakat al-fitrah is $10 per person at a minimum. 

Registration is required for in-person attendance. For those not attending in person you can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Wednesday May 5

Registration for the Lailatul Qadr program on Wednesday May 5 is now open The a'maal will be broadcast and also have limited in-person attendance. Registration is only confirmed after you have received a confirmation email. 

In order to maximize the number of participants for the a'maal, we have 2 registration links. 

1. The first registration link is to attend both the iftaar and a'maal program (100 spots)
2. The second registration link is to attend the a'maal only (100 spots)

Registration will also be limited to ages 10+ to accommodate the maximum number of adults as possible.

Lailatul Qadr Program

• 7:45pm - Dua Iftitah
• 8:11pm - Maghrib & Isha 
• 8:45pm - Iftaar 
• 9:30pm - A'maal
• 2:30am - Conclusion (Please note that suhoor will not be provided)

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 200 person maximum attendance (split between 100 for iftar and an additional 100 for a'maal)
• Ages 10-65 and 65+ with vaccination
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Click to Register for Iftar + A'maal 5/05/21

Click to Register for A'maal Only 5/05/21

Tuesday April 27
Program

• 7:30pm - Dua Iftitah
• 8:02pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:30pm - Iftaar
• 9:00pm - Jashn

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 100 person maximum attendance
• Under the age of 65 or with vaccination
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Click to Register for the Jashn of Imam Hassan - 14th of Ramadan 4/27/21

Registration for the programs during the month of Ramadan are now open. The daily programs will be broadcast online and will also have limited in-person attendance. This year we will also have iftaar after Maghrib & Isha prayers and iftaar will be available to go or to eat in the banquet hall. Registration is only confirmed after you have received a confirmation email. Due to the limited amount of iftaars available we ask community members to only come if they are confirmed for that day. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins for the iftaar. 

Daily Program

• 7:00pm - Dua Iftitah
• 7:20pm - Lecture by Maulana Faezi
• Maghrib & Isha will be performed at the prime time
• Iftaar will be served after the completion of the prayers

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• Under 65 or those that have received a Covid vaccination
• Limited to 100 people (healthy with no underlying health conditions)
• Masks required on premises
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

For those not attending in person you can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:
https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live
 

Join us to welcome the Ramadan moon and the blessed month of Ramadan. Sheikh Rizwan Arastu will lead youth focused activities centered around welcoming in the month of Ramadan with fun activities and duas. Registration is required and we ask all participants to follow Baitulilm's standard Covid SOPs throughout the program. 

Recommended fee $10 per family or $5 per individual

Please register here to join in welcoming the moon

Friday April 2nd 10am - 2pm

Dear Community Members,

Baitulilm will have a Covid Vaccination drive Friday April 2nd from 10am - 2pm. We will administer 500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine Inshallah. The drive will be open to the community at large and will be on a first come first serve basis. As of Monday March 29th Illinois is expanding those eligible to receive a vaccine to Group 1C which includes approximately 85% of the adult population.  If you are eligible we highly encourage you to register.

Group 1 C includes those over the age of 16 with underlying medical conditions, BMI over 30, and workers in the following companies/instituions: Religious organizations, Energy, Finance, Food Service, Higher Education, IT, Legal, Media, Community services, Personal Care services, Public Health/Safety, Retail, Housing, Transportation/Logistics and Water treatment.

Important Note: All registrants will be eligible for the vaccine regardless of insurance status. However, if you have insurance please bring your insurance ID. Also, please bring a photo ID with you for registration purposes.

If you have questions please email jhussain@baitulilm.org.

To register for a vaccination, for further information on the Group 1C qualifications and to check your BMI please access the below links:

Click Here To Register For The Covid-19 Vaccine

Click Here To Determine Your BMI

Click Here For More Details On Group 1C

Thursday March 18 at 8:00pm

Program Schedule 

• 8:00 pm - Jashn delivered by H.I. Shaykh Reza Hemyari

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Tuesday March 16 at 8:00pm

Program Schedule 

All programs will require registration and capacity is limited

• 7:16 pm - Maghrib & Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Jashn delivered by H.I. Sheikh Amir Mukhtar Faezi

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 70 person maximum attendance
• Under 65 or those that have received a Covid vaccination
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Follow seating instructions from volunteers
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Register For In Person Attendance By Clicking Here

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 60 person maximum attendance
• Under 65 or those that have received a Covid vaccination
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Follow seating instructions from volunteers
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Register for In Person Attendance Here

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 60 person maximum attendance
• Under 65 or those that have received a Covid vaccination
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Follow seating instructions from volunteers
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Register for In Person Attendance Here

Saturday February 6th at 1pm

Registration is required to attend this Milad and the registrations will be accepted on first come first serve basis. The registrations will be closed as we reach the maximum capacity.

The Milad will begin at 1:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday, February 6th and will have the following restrictions to ensure safety guidelines are followed:

1. Ages 15-65 and those that have received both shots of Covid vaccination.
2. Limited to 30 ladies & girls (healthy with no underlying health conditions).
3. If you or any of your family member is experiencing any headache/cold/flu/cough like symptoms we request, you to PLEASE STAY HOME.
4. Masks required on premises all time, covering mouth and nose properly.
5. Temperature checks before entrance.
6. Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms.
7. Please refrain from handshaking or hugging.
8. Practice social distancing as much as possible.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Baitul Ilm Ladies & Girls Programs Committee.

Please click here to register for the Ladies Jashn

Saturday January 16th at 1pm

Registration is required to attend the Majlis and the registrations will be accepted on first come first serve basis. The registration will be closed as we reach the maximum capacity.

The Majlis will begin at 1:00 p.m. sharp on Saturday, January 16th and will have the following restrictions to ensure safety guidelines are followed:

• Ages 15-65 and those that have received both shots of Covid vaccination.
• Limited to 30 ladies & girls (healthy with no underlying health conditions).
• If you or any of your family member is experiencing any headache/cold/flu/cough like symptoms we request you to please stay home.
• Masks required on premises all time, covering mouth and nose properly.
• Temperature checks before entrance.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms.
• Please refrain from handshaking or hugging.
• Practice social distancing as much as possible.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Please click here to register for the majalis.

Baitul Ilm Ladies & Girls Programs Committee .

Saturday December 19 at 7:30pm

Program Schedule

• 7:30 pm - Jashn in English delivered By H.I. Shaykh Mohammad Saadi from Michigan

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

Monday November 2 at 7:40pm

The jashn to celebrate the birth of Prophet Muhammad (saw) and Imam Sadiq (a) will have limited in-person attendance and registration will be required to attend in person. The jashn will also be broadcast through Baitulilm's YouTube channel..

Program Schedule 

• 7:40 pm - Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Jashn in English delivered By H.I. Shaykh Amir Mukhtar Faezi
   

You can access the live-stream at 8pm on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Registration is required for in-person attendance and will close on Sunday November 1 at 8pm. Individual registration and family registration allowed. To ensure the safety of all the participants the following guidelines are in effect:

• Ages 15-65 only
• Limited to 70 people (healthy with no underlying health conditions)
• Masks required on premises
• Temperature checks before entrance
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Click Here To Register For The Jashn

Saturday October 24 at 7:30pm

Program Schedule 

• 7:30 pm - Majlis in English delivered By H.I. Mehdi Muslim Chawla from New York

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Friday October 16 to Sunday October 18 at 7:30pm

Program Schedule 

• 7:30 pm - Majlis in English delivered By H.I. Syed Aftab Haider from South Africa

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Baitulilm is hosting its 11th annual blood drive on Friday October 9 from 2pm to 6pm. This is a great way to help those in need in our local community.

• Click here to register for donation
• Blood Donation FAQs

Saturday October 3 to Thursday October 8

Program Schedule 

• All programs will require registration and capacity is limited
• 7:40 pm - Isha Prayer
• 8:00 pm - Marthiya
• 8:15 pm -Majlis delivered by H.I. Sheikh Amir Mukhtar Faezi
• 9:10 pm - Matam
• 9:20 pm - Ziyarat

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at:

https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Saturday October 3 and Saturday October 10 at 3pm

InshaAllah, Baitul Ilm will be hosting online youth girls Majalis over Zoom, on the following dates:

Baitul Ilm Youth Girls Majlis (Girls 4 to 8 years) on Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 3:00 p.m.

Baitul Ilm Youth Girls Majlis (Girls 9 years & above) on Saturday, Oct. 10th at 3:00 p.m.

Kindly note that these will be girls & ladies only events. Please register your daughters to attend and participate. Last day to register is, Monday, September 21st.

Please contact, Sr. Maira Zaidi @ (224-829-7512) for details, to sign up and for any questions.

• Register here for 4-8 year old girls Majlis
• Register here for girls 9 years old and above Majlis

• Canned Vegetables/Fruit/Soup
• Rice
• Beans
• Oatmeal and Cereal
• Hygiene Items
• Diapers Size 5-6

Baitul Ilm will be hosting an Online Father and Son Majlis on 11th Muharram - Sunday, August 30th 2020. Maulana Sayyid Sulayman Hasan Abidi will address the majlis. Shababul Mehdi is doing a Compilation of Poetry, Prose and Art by our youth on messages from Karbala. For details, refer to the flyers.

If you want your son to participate please register your son. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 25th 2020.

For questions or concerns, please contact Br.Abbas Zaidi at azaidi476@gmail.com or 972-374-8008.

To register your son, please use the link below

Registration Form

Muharram 8-12, August 27-31

Dear community members, Assalam Alaykum.

Registration for the remaining 5 Muharram majalis are now open. The links to register are below.

Please note the following for the registration process:

• Registration is based on the order received
• Registration will close when the maximum capacity is reached (70 attendees)
• Attendance limit of 2 majalis per person (only 1 of those 2 majalis can be on Ashura, Saturday August 29)
• Confirmation email will be sent by Tuesday August 25 from jhussain@baitulilm.org

Only registered attendees will be allowed entrance to the majlis. If you have questions please contact Jawad Hussain at jhussain@baitulilm.org or at 630-890-6264.

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 70 person maximum attendance
• Ages 15-65 only
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own prayer rug, turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• Follow seating instructions from volunteers
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Majalis Registration Links

Click to Register for 8th Muharram 8/27/20

Click to Register for 9th Muharram 8/28/20

Click to Register for Ashura Day Majlis 8/29/20

Click to Register for Ashura Night Majlis 8/29/20

Click to Register for 12th Muharram 8/31/20

August 20 to August 26 at 6pm

An online Muharram Workshop for kids 4-6 year old (only) will be offered. Kindly refer to the flyer for details. **Please note that this workshop will be held prior to the official majlis time.** Registration is required. To register, please click on the link below. Contact: Sr. Kauser Gulamali @ kauser_hamid@yahoo.com / 224-595-2721 for more details.

Register for the Muharram Workshop Here

وَفَدَيْنَاهُ بِذِبْحٍ عَظِيمٍ

‘And we ransomed him with a great sacrifice'

- Qur'an 37:107

Dear community members, Assalam Alaykum.

With the grace of Allah, we will be commemorating the great sacrifice of Imam Hussain (a), his family (a), and his companions (a) once again this upcoming Muharram. By honoring the memory of Imam Hussain (a), we remember the great ideals of justice and truth that he sacrificed for and renew our commitment to the values of Islam. Inshallah we are able to obtain the maximum benefit throughout these months of Muharram and Safar. The series of majalis will begin on Thursday August 20, 2020.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the Muharram majalis will have limited in-person capacity and rules with respect to those that can attend. All of the majalis will be broadcast live through Baitulilm's YouTube channel for those that cannot attend in-person. In order to allow all eligible community members to attend we will limit the number of times an individual can attend a majlis to 4 times (2 times in the first 7 majalis and 2 times in the last 6 majalis). Additionally, an individual will only be allowed to attend 1 of the 2 majalis on the day of Ashura. Registration will open first for the first 7 majalis from August 20 to August 26 on Saturday August 15 at 3pm. A separate email with links to register will be sent at that date/time. We will open up registration for the last 6 majalis, including Ashura, on Sunday August 23 at 3pm. Spots will be reserved on a first come basis and everyone that registers will be notified for what day(s) they are registered by August 18 Inshallah. You will receive an email from jhussain@baitulilm.org. If you have not received a confirmation email or an email letting you know that you are on a wait-list please check your spam or send an email to follow-up. Only registered attendees will be allowed entrance to the majlis.

In-Person Attendance Guidelines

• 70 person maximum attendance
• Ages 15-65 only
• Masks required on premises at all times (Covering nose and mouth)
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own prayer rug, turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• Follow seating instructions from volunteers
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

Baitul Ilm Academy

Date: Saturday July 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm (Central Time)

Topic: The Rewards and Challenges of Community Activism

Speaker - Wali Rizvi (President of Who is Hussain Chicago)

Place: Webinar (Registration required)

As a community we know the importance of being active in society to try an make a positive difference, but don't always know how to get started to make a contribution. In our next Being My Best workshop we will discuss how to start, build, grow and participate in a community activist organization with Wali Rizvi the current President of the Who is Hussain Chicago chapter. Who is Hussain Chicago is a local activist organization that has grown to play an integral part in serving the broader Chicago community through community service and activism while building alliances with other service based organizations in the Chicago area.

Click here to register for this webinar

Friday July 3 at 7:30pm

Program Details:

• 7:30pm - Jashn will be delivered by Hujjatal Islam Sayyid Muhammad Rizvi from Canada

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live

Salaamun Alaykum Dear Community Members,

In an effort to safeguard the wellbeing of the community, Baitulilm suspended all in-person activities on March 13, 2020. We pray to Allah (swt) that these measures have had positive outcomes for the health and safety of our congregation during the Covid-19 pandemic. We continue to monitor the situation and look to the guidance of government and healthcare officials to assess how and when we can begin to resume in-person activities at Baitulilm in a safe environment. The state of Illinois recently transitioned to stage 3 of the governor's 5 stage reopening plan, which allows for modest in-person religious services with certain precautions. As a result of the modest improvement in the healthcare situation, we are planning to resume Friday prayers starting July 3. Friday prayers are one of the most important acts of communal worship in Islam and a primary function of a masjid. The Baitulilm community is fortunate to worship in a consecrated masjid, which is a source of divine blessings and greater rewards. Friday prayers are also an important weekly reminder on piety, Islamic values, and community affairs and serves as a pillar of our spiritual development as a community.  In order to minimize the risks to the participants health and well-being we will be implementing the following restrictions and guidelines.

• Ages 20-60 only
• Limited to 20 men and 20 women (healthy with no underlying health conditions)
• Masks required on premises
• Temperature checks before entrance
• Bring your own prayer rug, turbah, tasbeeh, handkerchief/kleenex, etc.
• Perform Wudu at home to limit use of common areas/restrooms
• No handshaking or hugging
• Practice social distancing as much as possible

In order to maintain the limited number of participants for the Friday prayer you will need to sign up in advance (Registration link below). We will contact those that sign up on a first come first serve basis and will rotate so that everyone on the list gets a turn. You will be contacted by a member of Baitulilm's board by the Wednesday preceding the Friday prayer when your turn comes. We expect confirmation by Thursday that you will participate and can meet the above guidelines. If your circumstances change and you cannot attend or are not well please let us know so that we can notify the next person on the list. The first in-person Friday prayer will be on July 3 at 1 pm. The sermon for the Friday prayer will be broadcast live at https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live.

Inshallah as the situation improves and larger gatherings are permitted under the state guidelines, we will look to expand the in-person activities such as daily prayers, dua kumail, jashns, majalis, etc. In order to ensure a safe and healthy environment we will continue to develop standard operating procedures that will be implemented by Baitulilm's management. As these are fully developed and implemented we will share them with the community and we would ask that all participants take these guidelines seriously and work with the management/volunteers to ensure that we maintain the health of the community while gaining the spiritual benefit of communal worship and devotion.

Wasalaam,

Maulana Faezi & Baitulilm Management

Click to Register for Jummah

Click for Video Announcement on the Reopening of Baitulilm

The majlis will be delivered by Hujjatul Islam Seyed Muhammad Naqvi from the U.K.

Program

• 7:30pm - Majlis

You can access the live-stream on Baitulilm's YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/baitulilmacademy/live