“The Paths We Traverse” Discussion
When: Sat Nov. 12 from 6-8pm is our next discussion and is a natural continuation from last months event.
Where: American Islamic College 613 W. bittersweet pl. Chicago (free parking/near redline)
What: Interactive Discussion w/ Omer Mozaffar
Event Description:
”That person is a ______ ” (fill in the blank with any number of terms – sufi, salafi. shia, sunni, tablighi, etc).
These are labels we hear thrown around recklessly in our community in an attempt to define a person or group of people by a certain set of general and usually misleading characteristics. In our previous discussion we discussed the texts and the traditions we draw on as Muslims. In this discussion we wish to continue the discussion to understand the different approaches people take towards understanding those texts and traditions. It is vital that we know what these labels mean, not to carelessly label people, but to understand where people are coming from in our interactions with them. Our hope is also to demystify and break stereotypes that have been placed on different sectors of our Muslims community making it is easier for you, as a more informed person, to navigate the landscape.
**After-Events:**
1. After the Discussion: 830 pm – Some of our attendees will be going to CAMP’s Whirly Ball Event after the discussion.
