Conceptions of Religion and understanding Goals of Islam

We are pleased to host Shaykh Trenton Carl as we celebrate the celebrate birthday of our beloved  Prophet Muhammad (pbuh&hp).

Shaykh Carl will address our congregation on three successive evenings starting Thursday October 5th, 2023.

Thursday, October 5th: The Prophet as Part of an Ancient Tradition

7:00 PM  - Salaat ul Maghrebain

7:25 PM  - Dua Kumail

7:50 PM  - Open with Qur'an

8:00 PM  - Shaykh Trenton Carl:

                      The Prophet as Part of an Ancient Tradition

                      Challenge to Faith: Improper Conceptions of Religion and Religiosity

                      Perspective on these Issues

8:45 PM  - Nasheed + Ziyarat

9:00 PM  - Refreshments + Fellowship

9:30 PM - Conclude

Friday, October 6th: Conceptions of Religion and understanding Goals of Islam

 7:00 PM  - Salaat ul Maghrebain

 7:30 PM  -  Dinner - Pizza and Salad

 8:15 PM   - Open with Qur'an

 8:20 PM  - Community Announcements

 8:30 PM  - Shaykh Trenton Carl:

                       Improper Conceptions of Religion leads to improper understanding of the goals of Islam.

                       Problematic Conception of Islamic Goals

                       Robust Conception of Islamic Goals

 9:15 PM  - Nasheed

 9:30 PM  - Fellowship

10:00 PM - Conclude

Saturday, October 7th: Synthesis through Small-Goup Discussion

 7:00 PM - Salaat ul Maghrebain

 7:30 PM - Dinner - Buffet

 8:15 PM - Open with Qur'an

 8:20 PM - Community Announcements

 8:30 PM - Shaykh Trenton Carl:

                     Synthesis through Small-Goup Discussion.

                     Identify issues that. God might want us to a) identify b) problem solve.

                     Try to do what the Prophet set out to do – he gave us principles to live by and change the world with.

  9:30 PM - Nasheed

  9:40 PM  - Fellowship

10:00 PM - Conclude

About the speaker:

Shaykh Trenton Carl is the co-founder and resident scholar of Sacred Roots Muslim Community in Chicago, IL. He is a graduate of the Ahl al-Bayt Islamic Seminary, where he studied the core traditional Islamic curriculum and is currently continuing his studies. He works with several Muslim educational initiatives, is an editor of the Seminary’s publication, al-Sidrah, and is a director of the Seminary's summer education program, L.I.F.E. (Living Islam Faithfully and Ethically).

Shaykh Trenton Carl received a B.A. in Islamic World Studies from DePaul University. While at DePaul, he was active in several student organizations and served on the board of UMMA, DePaul’s Muslim student organization. After graduating, he worked as a research and teaching assistant in the Islamic World Studies Program at DePaul University under Dr. Aminah McCloud. Trenton, originally from Houston, now resides in Chicago with his wife and daughter.