Muslim branch sets down Naperville roots

by SUSAN FRICK CARLMAN

“It’s five minutes from my house,” said Jagshi, a neighbor of state Rep. Darlene Senger, R-Naperville.

Senger and an array of other local dignitaries helped a group of area Muslims celebrate the opening of their new meeting place Thursday. Perched on LaSalle Avenue, the Ismaili Jamatkhana hosts activities every day for its members, most of whom are of Indian descent. The Shia branch of Islam follows the spiritual leader His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan, 49th hereditary descendant of Prophet Muhammad.

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