Convergence 2024 - A Convert Gathering

Apply

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