Fighting for Civic Justice

From the statehouse to the ballot box, we ensure Illinois Muslims and our neighbors have a say in the decisions that impact our lives.

Make Your Voice Count in 2026

Advocacy & Policy

Laws made for us must be made with us.
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Voter Empowerment

We can’t protect our rights if we don’t exercise our rights.
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Civic Leadership Development

We’re preparing the next generation of American Muslim leaders.
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Education & Training

When we're informed and organized, we build power.
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Building Civic Power For the Long Term

Muslims have been part of the American story since the nation’s founding. Yet, our rights have been threatened, our faith criminalized, our communities surveilled, and our families targeted.

What’s the solution? Shifting power to create long-term change.

From being impacted → to shaping decisions
From participating → to leading
From responding to harm → to creating solutions
From being seen → to being heard
From being counted → to being represented

Meeting this Moment

While our communities face challenges on multiple fronts and our nation’s democracy is on the line, our faith calls us to act. For Muslims, it’s a sacred duty to advance justice, confront oppression, and uphold the rights of all creation.

Illinois has the highest per-capita Muslim population in the nation. This is the moment we show up, speak out, and take action.

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Feed Every Student: Fund Halal & Kosher Meals in Illinois Schools

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We don't just participate in democracy. We shape its future.

8
state laws passed to empower Illinois Muslim communities
18,000+
community members engaged in nonpartisan voter education
160+
young leaders trained for civic impact
300+
public officials briefed to understand community issues
150+
local, state, and national partners
400,000+
Illinois Muslims shaping our state’s future

Guided by Our Faith, Strengthened by Solidarity

Our coalition is multigenerational, driven by the hope of our youth and the wisdom of our elders.

And we know lasting change doesn’t happen alone. We partner with faith-based, civic, secular, and community organizations to advance safety, dignity, and opportunity for all – especially those too often excluded from civic life.

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