In four weeks, there will be, Insha' Allah, a large gathering of Muslims in Chicago, from December 26 to December 29th. This will be the second MAS/ICNA convention, following our successful first joint convention that took place in Baltimore in July, and was attended by more than 15,000. The convention theme is "Muslim Americans for a Better World." The convention, in other words, will discuss how Muslim Americans can, through a proper understanding and implementation of Islam and through their unique position, contribute towards a better world. There will a comprehensive assessment of the state of our community, our society...