Understanding Islam – Da’wah & Ma’idah Dinner
I have been invited to speak at the 5th Annual Understanding Islam, Da’wah and Ma’idah Dinner on July 24th. This dinner is designed to reach out to the non-Muslim population and provide an opportunity for Muslims and non-Muslims to interact and get to know each other. The dinner will take place from 5pm – 9pm,...
Save the Children Symposium on June 5
Greetings Philadelphia Leader, The SCOP of the Department of Human Services invite professionals, politicians, youth, parents, local businesses, community stakeholders and concerned individuals about our youth (ages 11-24) to join us at the Save the Children Symposium on June 5, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.. The symposium will be held at the Open...
The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam
Don’t miss Sh. Anwar Muhaiman’s webinar: The Duties of Brotherhood in Islam: www.lamppostproductions.com/node/221
Muslim Development Course – Round One: Class Notes
A course I taught in 2010 to encourage the development of Muslim thought, action, and behavior in our practice in Islam.
Qur’ān Reading Circle at Masjid Qubā’
Masjid Qubā’, in West Philadelphia, is proud to offer its Qur’ān Reading Circle. The reading circle focuses on reading the Qur’ān with a discussion in English. Starting March 19th, I will be participating in and leading the Qur’ān Reading Circle every 3rd Friday of the month. Other leaders will be Imams Anwar and Anas, may...
Muslim Development Course: Update
The Muslim Development Course has been rescheduled! It is due to start up again on April 4th. The Muslim Development Course is the class I will be teaching that is part of the Quba Adult Learning Program entitled, al-Qāfilah: ‘The Knowledge Caravan’. The objective of this course is to encourage the development of Muslim thought,...
Muslim Development Course
The objective of this course is to encourage the development of Muslim thought, action, and behavior, both individual and social, in such a way that it reflects a deeper and more personal understanding, ownership, and embodiment of the divine principles found in the Qur’an and the sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings upon...
Emergency Funds For Haiti
Haitians are in desperate need for support after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked their island nation on Tuesday. An estimated 3 million people were affected by the quake, which was the worst in the region in 200 years. “More than 100,000 are dead,” the Haitian Consul General to the United Nations, Felix Augustin, estimated on...
Islam & The Problem of Black Suffering – A Lamppost Productions Lecture
The following is information on an upcoming webinar/lecture by Dr. Sherman Jackson regarding his latest book, Islam & The Problem of Black Suffering [amazon link]. It’s an excellent opportunity to engage Dr. Jackson and have him break down some of the intricate and complex arguments in his book. The webinar is put on by Lamppost...
The Quba Institute Fundraising Banquet 2009
Saturday, December the 5th, the Quba Institute will be presenting it’s 2nd-Annual Fundraising Banquet from 5 – 9pm. Quba Institute has been a leader in Islam in Philadelphia, helping to develop and grow the Muslim community here in Philadelphia. I personally have benefited tremendously from Imams Anwar and Anas. More than I will ever be...
Health Consciousness and Religion
On November 15, I participated in a locally-held, national event co-sponsored by Jewish and Muslim student groups called Health Consciousness and Religion [https://www.ffeu.org/index.htm]. The event, held at Hillel on UPenn’s campus, was a talk about Kosher and Halal, and looking at both systems not just in their similarities, but in how their scope goes beyond...
The Islamic Literacy Series – Fall 2009
The Islamic Literacy Series is a new program at the University of Pennsylvania aimed at increasing the level of understanding among Muslims about their own faith. Each week, a 50 minute class will be held on a different topic pertaining to Islam. A faculty of 5 instructors will introduce, explore and examine the richness and...
