Downtown Islamic Center

10/06/2026

Asalam alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu,

DIC is happy to announce the launch of a free homework help program for kids. Sessions will be at DIC every Sunday from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, starting October 18th. All families are welcome 🤗

To register your children OR to volunteer as a homework help tutor, visit our new classes page using the link below. JazakumAllahu khayran!

https://www.dicchicago.org/classes

10/06/2026

*Cancelled this Sunday Oct 11th due to the Marathon**

10/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out today to help us make and distribute 100 lunches!

We’ll miss you all next Sunday 10/11 when the event is *cancelled* due to the Chicago marathon but look forward to seeing you again on 10/18 at 10am.

10/01/2026

☕️ *Community Cafe Update* ☕️

We know the lines at the cafe have been longer than we’d like, and we so appreciate everyone’s patience.

Alhamdulillah, we’re happy to share that a generous member of our community from Lombard has donated a second espresso machine to the cafe!!

Our cafe volunteers have all been fully trained on the new machine, and we’re ready to put it to work, inshaAllah, to it will significantly reduce wait times.

*This week’s special: 🍫☕️ Chocolate Grand Au Lait*

We hope to see you at the cafe after Jummah. Come by, grab a coffee, and spend some time with the community.

Thank you for your continued support and patience!

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

We love our volunteers ♥️

09/29/2026

*Updated time*

🧠 TRIVIA NIGHT: COME FOR THE SALAH, STAY FOR THE CHAOS 🎉
Think you know a little bit about everything? Or at least enough to confidently give the wrong answer?

Join us October 9 at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. Bring your smartest friends, your questionable facts, and your competitive spirit.

🕌 Join us for Maghrib & Isha
🍽️ Food provided — because trivia is better on a full stomach
🤝 Meet new people & make some new friends
🏆 Friendly competition (emphasis on friendly)

Come with a team or come solo — either way, get your game on.


💵 $5 registration

09/29/2026

“Rising to Allah means waking from the slumber of heedlessness and fleeing from the predicament of lassitude.”
— Imam al-Harawī, Stations of the Travelers, Station 1: Wakefulness.

Assalamu Alaikum brothers, and a blessed Fajr!
As another day begins, perhaps a reminder that awakening is not merely opening our eyes, but awakening our hearts.

Join us this Thursday as we continue our journey through Stations of the Travelers with Abu Noor Abdul-Malik Ryan.
**Thursday 7:00 PM (After Maghrib)**
Bring a brother along. May Allah make us among those whose hearts are awake and whose steps are directed towards Him.
The journey begins with awakening.

09/28/2026

🎲 Game Night at the Masjid
Looking for a fun night out with good people, and a little friendly competition?

Join us for Game Night at the Masjid! Start the evening by praying Maghrib together, then stick around for games, laughs, and a chance to meet some new faces in the community.

Whether you’re naturally competitive or just here for the good vibes, there’s a spot for you at the table. Bring your game face — and maybe a little mercy for your opponents.

What to expect:
🕌 Maghrib prayer together
🎲 Games & friendly competition
🤝 Meet new people and connect with the community
😂 Plenty of laughs
🕌 Isha prayer together

09/28/2026

“The heart in its journey towards God the Exalted is like a bird whose head is love, and hope and fear are its two wings.”
— Ibn al-Qayyim, Madārij as-Sālikīn

Every journey begins somewhere.
This Thursday, we continue ours with Brothers’ Halaqa: Stations of the Travelers, exploring Manāzil as-Sā’ireen with insights from Madārij as-Sālikīn and Malcolm in the Desert.

Thursday | After Maghrib | 7:00 PM | 3rd Floor
With Abu Noor Abdul-Malik Ryan

Come for the conversation and the brotherhood. You’re also welcome to bring something small to share from what Allah has blessed you with. If you’d like to contribute or sponsor food for the brothers, please reach out.
Bring a brother. See you Thursday, inshaAllah.