An American Muslim writer, thinker, and educator, working to remove the accidental and the incidental from quintessential discussion on Islam in America.
Khutbahs & Lectures
Chaplain Chats - Intro to Reciting the Qur'an

Chaplain Chats – Intro to Reciting the Qur’an

A talk I delivered at the University of Pennsylvania on March 12th, 2012, on the topic of qira’at al-Qur’an.
What's the Purpose of Revelation and Prophethood?

What’s the Purpose of Revelation and Prophethood?

The following are the notes and audio to a khutbah I delivered at the University of Pennsylvania on March 9th, 2012.
Chaplain Chats - Tips On Reading the Qur'an

Chaplain Chats – Tips On Reading the Qur’an

The following audio if from our Chaplain Chats talks with guest speaker Adnan Zulficar, the former Muslim Chaplain at UPenn. The talk was delivered on February 28th, 2012, at the University of Pennsylvania.
Chaplain Chats - Islam and Blackamerica

Chaplain Chats – Islam and Blackamerica

Why the apparent connection between Blacks and Islam? What does Islam deal with in terms of Black America?
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"?