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Photos: Illinois mosque dispute

April 28, 2014 10:18AM ET

The congregation of the American Islamic Center goes about worship as spiritual nomads

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Mosqueless in Chicago: Imam Senad Agic of Chicago's American Islamic Center (AIC) travels between rented and donated facilities to serve his community amid a controversial federal court case with the city of Des Plaines, Illinois. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America
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Imam Senad Agic with his wife, Nadira, and AIC board member Paula Sulejman, standing in front of the property they were blocked from purchasing by the Des Plaines, Illinois, City Council. If the current owners can't sell the property, they might tear down the building and turn it into a parking lot. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America
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Chamber at Des Plaines, Illinois, City Hall where the aldermen voted against a zoning change for the AIC mosque. Five aldermen voted against the proposed zoning amendment; three voted in favor. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America
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Rivers Casino, Illinois' leading gambling establishment, provides an estimated $150 million in tax revenue to Des Plaines and surrounding communities. Des Plaines' revenue stream has the city in financial surplus. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America
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AIC members gather for a Thursday-night prayer session, some traveling over an hour to worship with Imam Senad and his faith community. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America
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A night of prayer and remembrance of God and the prophet Muhammad ends in expressions of brotherly love and community spirit. Sadaf Syed for Al Jazeera America