About MHSGC

(In the name of ALLAH, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful)

(May the peace, mercy and blessings of Allah be upon you)

This group is intended to bring together Muslims who are homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling in the Chicago area.

Homeschooling is unique to each family. In light of such philosophy, we would like to create a positive environment of learning and sharing of ideas to encourage success in this life and the next. We discuss issues of all aspects of life, but especially those related to homeschooling and child rearing with regards to Islamic principles. We also arrange or alert members to events, field trips, meetings, and opportunities in our area.

By nature our group is informal, very flexible and understanding and that is how it should continue to be. We would like to state a basic list of rules in order to avoid misunderstandings.

All participants must be respective and tolerant of other members’ beliefs in the way they worship Allah. This group is intended to be a meeting place for Muslim Homeschoolers to discuss issues related to education.
We shall respect all parenting philosophies of childrearing as long as it does not infringe on any other member.
If issues arise between children and/or parents, they should be resolved in a good faith, within the spirit of Islamic brother/sisterhood.
No parent has the right to correct other’s children without the consent and/or the presence of the child’s parent.
In the case of a dispute between two parents, one or both could ask for another parent as an arbitrator.
Activities are open to all members and their guests, but not mandatory. A parent who committed her/himself to an activity shall pay his share of the cost unless finding someone to replace him.
Teenagers must respect Islamic rules of conduct. Gossiping and inappropriate comments will not be tolerated.
Members must respect these rules in order to remain in or join MHSGC.

If possible, everybody should remember to bring a snack/dish or whatever has been decided. Please refrain from bringing sugary snacks or drinks.
Help clean up during and/or after the meeting.
Respect the rules of the home or meeting place.
Host reserves the right to limit access to designated play/activity area for children for the duration of the meeting time.
Observe respect for property and individuals. Please handle toys, instruments and furniture gently and with care. Do not to damage or hurt anyone or anything either by words or deeds.
Children must respect and listen to the adults. Disruptive behavior must be handled by parent.
Meetings should have a clear beginning and ending.