You will hear back from our team after the application is received and reviewed.
Registration closes November 30th.
Convergence is an annual gathering for converts to Islam who follow the teachings of the Family of the Prophet (Ahl al-Bayt). This is a gathering for
Converts - New Muslims, Veteran Converts, & Elders
The Children of Converts
Muslims from different denominations who later adopted the teachings of the Family of the Prophet
Convergence 2026 will be a 3-day conference held in Chicago, IL.
Theme: The topics are built around three stages of challenges
recognition – recognizing the subjective drift away from God
resistance– resisting the drift and strengthening our grip on God’s rope
reformation– taking spiritual and material steps toward strengthening ourselves and our community
Goals:
re-rooting ourselves in Islam’s essential spiritual and social teachings
building friendships and family connections
building our own Islamic culture in North America
strengthening the North American Shīʿī convert community
Our days will be filled with:
conversation and breaking bread
panels and interactive discussions
prayer and reflection
A schedule, topic details, and a final list of educators will be announced soon.
Attendees will be responsible for their travel and lodging. Reduced hotel rates will be announced soon. The suggested donation for the conference is $100 for those who can afford it.
If you have a financial hurdle, please reach out to trenton@sacredrootscommunity.org
For more information please e-mail: trenton@sacredrootscommunity.org and add “Convergence” in the e-mail title.
Details
Dates: Friday Dec. 11th to Sunday Dec. 13th
Where: Sacred Roots Muslim Community - 1758 West 21st Place, Chicago, IL 60608
Our Current Educators - More to come:
Sister Latifa Barnett
Sister Nzinga ElMekki Abdullah-Aziz
Shaykh Rizwan Arastu
Shaykh Trent Carl
Topics:
Recognition
Essential Islam - Thinking Righteously
Supplication and Meditation - On Duʿāʾ Makārim al-Akhlāq
Interfaith Bonds
Communal Ethics - Orphans in the Nest
Anchoring Ourselves
Aspects of an Islamic Worldview
Casualties - Grief Circle
The Aging Convert - Faith in the Later Years
Convert Stewardship
Work & Livelihood
Transmitting our Faith