An American Muslim writer, thinker, and educator, working to remove the accidental and the incidental from quintessential discussion on Islam in America.
Khutbahs & Lectures
Embracing God By Embracing America: American Muslims, Shari'ah & the Constitution

Embracing God By Embracing America: American Muslims, Shari’ah & the Constitution

What is the Shari'ah? Is it taking over America? Can American Muslims embrace the United States' Constitution as believing Muslims?
Islam in a Global Perspective: What Makes Islam Work?

Islam in a Global Perspective: What Makes Islam Work?

The following is a lecture I gave at the University of Pennsylvania for Penn's MSA. This talk kicked off the Chaplain Chats for the Spring 2012 term.
Do We Need A Fiqh of Facebook? A Khutbah at the University of Pennsylvania

Do We Need A Fiqh of Facebook? A Khutbah at the University of Pennsylvania

We live in an age where multitasking competes with the remembrance of God. A khutbah I delivered at the University of Pennsylvania on Friday, January 20th, 2012.
Masjid Quba's 2011 Deen Intensive - The Heart

Masjid Quba’s 2011 Deen Intensive – The Heart

A talk about the heart as a kick off for Masjid Quba's 2011 Winter Deen Intensive.
The Heart - A Khutbah at the University of Pennsylvania

The Heart – A Khutbah at the University of Pennsylvania

The believer and the heart: how it can be influenced. How it should be protected.
The Journey Within - M.E.C.C.A. Center's Annual Outreach Dinner

The Journey Within – M.E.C.C.A. Center’s Annual Outreach Dinner

The journey to Islam is different for each person: for some it takes many years, It is important that we as converts foster an environment that is open and welcoming to our families.
Chaplain Chats - Nana Asma'u bint Uthman dan Fodio

Chaplain Chats – Nana Asma’u bint Uthman dan Fodio

A lecture on Nana Asma’u bint Uthman dan Fodiyo, as part of the Chaplain Chats at the University of Pennsylvania on November 17th, 2011.
Ramadan Lecture: Tawbah Is Not the Same As Saying I'm Sorry

Ramadan Lecture: Tawbah Is Not the Same As Saying I’m Sorry

Repentance in Islam: Is it more than saying "I'm sorry"?
Islam and Social Work - A Lecture

Islam and Social Work – A Lecture

I had the honor to speak at Rutgers University on the topic of Islam and social work. The audience was a graduate class which is studying the intersection of social work and spirituality.
Ramadan Preparation Part Too: A Khutbah

Ramadan Preparation Part Too: A Khutbah

Continuing from the previous khutbah, we probe the topic of religious responsibility, deeds, and taqwa, all as a part of increasing our religious literacy as we prepare for Ramadan's arrival.
Ramadan Preparation: A Khutbah

Ramadan Preparation: A Khutbah

With Ramadan a few weeks away, we look at way in which we can improve our character and our Islam to get the most benefits from this month of mercy and redemption.
More on Time: A Khutbah

More on Time: A Khutbah

In my previous khutbah, I discussed the importance of time and its relation to the larger umbrella of religious literacy. Understanding time is important if one wishes to increase one’s awareness of God and increase one’s understanding of Islam.

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