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?
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
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
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 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 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
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
Repentance in Islam: Is it more than saying "I'm sorry"?
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
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
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
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.
