FARAJ Institute

Our Muharram & Safar 1448 program schedule is here. Join us for a season of reflection, remembrance, and spiritual growth with a lineup of guest speakers throughout Muharram and Safar.

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Imam Husayn (a) taught us that every voice has a responsibility. His stand in Karbala was not for power or personal gain, but to uphold truth, justice, and reform.

YouthTalk is an opportunity for our youth to reflect on these timeless lessons and share their thoughts, experiences, and inspirations with the community.

Your voice can make a difference. Join the conversation and be part of the next YouthTalk @ F***j.

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As-salaam Alaikum,

F***j Institute is launching the F***j Reciters Group and is inviting individuals interested in reciting Latmiya, poetry, and devotional pieces in English, Arabic, or Farsi.

Whether you are experienced or looking to develop your recitation skills, we encourage you to join this initiative and contribute to keeping the message of Imam Husayn (as) alive through your voice.

Please complete the form below if you would like to participate. Jazakum Allah Khayr.

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Join us in celebrating the blessed Wiladat of Imam Ali al-Ridha (a.s.).

Topic: Servants of the All-Merciful: The Life of Imam Ali al-Rida
Reflecting on the qualities of true believers through the lens of Surah al-Furqan and the life of the Imam.

Saturday, May 2nd at 8:00 PM
Speaker: Sheikh Ali Nazzal

Alhamdulillah, our Tarbiyya Beyond Rules workshop with Sh. Mahdi Chawla was a meaningful and engaging session for our community. The Sheikh delivered a powerful talk on building faith, character, and connection, offering practical insights for parents navigating today’s challenges.

This was followed by a thoughtful and lively open forum, where attendees shared perspectives, asked important questions, and benefited from a rich exchange of ideas. We are grateful to everyone who participated and helped make the discussion both impactful and inspiring.

Event Summary: Seed of Solidarity – F***j Institute

F***j Institute hosted the third Annual Seed of Solidarity event today, bringing together community members and faith leaders to discuss justice and the oppression faced by the Palestinian people.

The panel featured Sayyid Adel Makke, Rabbi Feldman of Neturei Karta, and Br. Baker Qurt of Al Nahda Center (Palestinian) highlighting the importance of unity across faiths in standing against oppression.

Speakers also addressed the ongoing war against Iran and the continued escalation against the Palestinian people, emphasizing the need for global awareness and principled solidarity during these critical times. Recent regional tensions have intensified following coordinated U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran and widening conflict across the Middle East.

The discussion emphasized that solidarity and truth can challenge and defeat the narratives of Zionism. The program concluded with an engaging Q&A session with the audience.

“Be an enemy of the oppressor and a helper of the oppressed.” – Imam Ali (A.S.)

Chicago March for Al Quds & Palestine

Join us tomorrow as we stand in solidarity with Palestine and call for justice and an end to aggression against the people of Palestine, Iran, and Lebanon.

Friday prayers will take place at 1:00 PM.
A bus will depart from F***j Institute at 2:00 PM for those attending the march.

The march will begin at 4:00 PM at the Consulate General of Israel, 500 W. Madison St., Chicago.

Your presence matters. Stand for justice.