الولايات المتحدة: 1000 زائر في يوم المسجد المفتوح بمدينة نابرفيل

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افتتح المركز الإسلامي في مدينة "نابرفيل" بولاية "إلينوي" الأمريكية - أبوابه للترحيب بما يزيد عن 1000 شخص من متخلف الديانات كجزء من "يوم المسجد المفتوح" للتعريف بالإسلام، والإسهامات العربية والإسلامية في مجالات العلوم والفنون، والإجابة عن الأسئلة المطروحة لتوضيح المفاهيم الخاطئة والشائعة حول الدين الإسلامي.

كما أكد القائمون على هذه الفعالية أهميةَ خدمة المجتمع وبناء الجسور بين كافة طوائف المجتمع والأديان المختلفة.

وقد قدَّم المركز للزائرين دروسًا في الدين الإسلامي، وجولة داخل المركز، وفرصة لتذوُّق الأطعمة المجانية المختلفة من منطقة البحر الأبيض المتوسط، فضلاً عن توزيع نُسخ من القرآن الكريم والكتيبات الإسلامية.

الجدير بالذكر أن المركز الإسلامي في مدينة "نابرفيل" تَم تأسيسه عام 1992، بمعاونة 40 عائلة، واليوم يضم المركز أكثر من 4000 عائلة؛ المصدر: شبكة الألوكة.

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Islamic Center of Naperville 'Open Mosque Day' draws very big crowd

Hundreds packed inside the Islamic Center of Naperville for an open house hosted by the Muslim community to hear about Islam and ask questions. The crowd was served traditional foods,The Islamic Center of Naperville opened its doors and welcomed visitors as part of Open Mosque Day on Sunday March 13th from 1030am to 3pm.

Over 1000 people engaged in interactive booths on different topics like 'Meet the Imam', Islamic artifacts and the basics of Islam to help break down common misconceptions about the religion. Many Attendees of open Mosque received a lesson in Islam and after, had a chance to ask questions. Several people received a copy of Quran and small books of Islam. Free Mediterranean Food was served for everyone. There were various booths in the gym to learn about the mosque and various aspects of the Muslim community, Islam, art. Women visiting the mosque do not have to cover their heads. But they have free scarf for all the Non-Muslim sisters. The program for the day included a mosque tour, a short presentation, a prayer observance. Mosque tour was performed by Kamran Hussain and Khalid Ghori. people was asked to remove their shoes and taking a seat inside the mosque prayer room only. Aman Beg, ICN Committee and Saima Hasan Provide best effort to maintain the event in good shape.

This ceremony was followed by welcome address by Mr. Shoaib Quadri (President), Islamic Center of Naperville. Quadri warmly greeted and welcomed the guests. He said that the purpose of this program is to serve community and build bridges between all the community and different religions. Quadri also thanked Mayor Naperville Office (Krishna Portal) and the Naperville Police for their support in Community. Mayor Naperville Steve Chirico arrived at the ‎Open Mosque Day and address, he said we need to continue this kind of event in your community and City.

The Quran Recitation was performed by Young student Hamza and Adhan for zuhar prayers also performed by Hamza.

Shaikh Rizwan Ali, the imam at Islamic Center of Naperville, said our Mosque and Interfaith team hold the open house to provide answers to anyone with concerns or questions and removed Negatives Images about Islam & Prophet Muhammad.

Yousuf Siddiqui, ICN interfaith Committee said we are building Bridge to Understanding Islam. Syed Ashfaq Hussain, Vice President & in charge Political affair ICN, said we want to have an open dialogue with the community to get to know them and them to know their Muslim neighbors.

Islamic Center of Naperville was established in 1992 with 40 families and today there are over 4000 families with professionals in the field of medicine, Information Technology and other fields. The ICN community largely consists of people from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri lanka,Africa and Arabs. The Open day Mosque was an informative day and the guests departed with offering thanks to the Muslims for hosting the wonderful event in Naperville