Rooted in faith. Open to you.

CENTER FOR
MUSLIM LIFE

A place to belong.
A community to grow with.

Find your place

AT NORTHWESTERN
EVANSTON, ILLINOIS

01 / Our purpose

Faith at the center.
Community at heart.

We support spiritually, intellectually, and socially so Muslim life at Northwestern can flourish.

The Center for Muslim Life brings together students, faculty, and staff in a welcoming community grounded in faith, compassion, and service. We make room for worship, honest questions, meaningful friendships, and the work of growing into who we hope to become.

02 / Life at CML

Room to reflect.
Space to connect.

Wherever you are in your journey, there is a place for you here.

01

Worship & reflection

Space for prayer, spiritual growth, and pastoral care, through the everyday rhythms and bigger questions of campus life.

02

Learning & dialogue

Engage with Islamic thought and contemporary life through thoughtful conversation, and shared learning.

03

Belonging & friendship

Build relationships across backgrounds and experiences in a community shaped by mutual respect, dignity, and care.

04

Leadership & service

Grow through mentorship, advocacy, and opportunities to serve—on campus and in the communities beyond it.

The community we’re building

Guided by faith.
Rooted in compassion.
Growing together.

Our vision is a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually enriching Northwestern community where students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds can thrive, grow, and learn to lead.

Alongside campus partners and student organizations, we seek to nurture a life of learning, service, and spiritual development.

03 / Help our community thrive

A lasting home
for Muslim life.

A strong community is something we build together.

Students, alumni, families, and friends all have a part to play. Your time, mentorship, and generosity can help sustain spaces for worship, meaningful programs, and care for the next generation.

Connect with our community

Come as you are

You belong here.

New to campus, looking to reconnect, or curious about Muslim life? We look forward to welcoming you.

Center for Muslim Life

1940 Sherman Avenue
Evanston, Illinois
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