American Imam
American Imam is the title of an article I have written for Inside Islam: Dialogues and Debates, a collaboration between UW-Madison’s nine area and international studies centers, Wisconsin Public Radio, and the public.
@Issue with Steve Highsmith
It was my pleasure to have been invited on NBC 10's @Issue, hosted by Steve Highsmith. The show was about religious leaders and how they try to lead Muslims, Christians and Jews toward peace in a post-9/11 era.
Muslim Chaplaincy at the University of Pennsylvania
It is my great pleasure to announce my acceptance of the Muslim Chaplain position at the University of Pennsylvania. I am deeply humbled and honored at Penn’s trust in me to carry out this role. I ask Allah for guidance. Amin. I would like that thank all those involved, especially Adnan and Carolyn, whose shoulder’s...
Tumblr Spotlight – Spirituality
It was only a slight exegeration that I have 27 web sites. The number is in reality much closer to two: the fine virtual establishment you’re patroning now, and my Tumblr blog, Tumbled Thoughts On American Muslim Life. It’s a place that I put some doses of material that I feel are better fitted to...
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.
America: A Post Bin Laden Response
The capture and killing of Osama Bin Laden, the American government’s most wanted terrorist, came as a surprise last night as I was turning in for bed. Like many Americans, the news brought about a flux of emotions, from relief to something more along the lines of morose.
Interview on Dr. Laurence Brown’s Web Site
An interview of Yours Truly on the web site of reknowned doctor and author, Dr. Laurence Brown.
Religion and Social Media
A survey of local priests, ministers, rabbis, and one imam show that social media were made for religion.
What Does It Mean To Be An American Muslim
A radio interniew featuring Aliya Khabir, Jihad Ahmed, and yours truly.
NPR Asks How & Why Blackamericans Are Drawn To Islam
National Public Radio recently did an interview of Imam Anwar Muhaimin of Masjid Quba here in Philadelphia [ma sha'Allah, nice picture Imam Anwar!], my wife, as well as yours truly, asking how and why Blackamericans, despite the phenomenons of 9/11 and more recently, the FBI raid in Detroit, are drawn to Islam. I spoke at...
