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Is Islam Compatible with the U.S. Constitution?
At a time when public discussion about Islam is increasingly shaped by misunderstanding, political rhetoric, and growing hostility toward Islamic
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There Is No Male-Preference In Islamic Law-Shaykh Muhammad al-Ta'wil- New Second Edition
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Nuance in Political Spaces: Islamic Principles for Political Engagement-A Conversation with Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
The Lamppost Education Initiative was honored to host this timely conversation featuring Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, Founder and Director
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Two Special Programs with Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
Two Special Programs with Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali Presented by the Lamppost Education Initiative in Partnership with MakeSpace and
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Interpretation of the Salaf – Part II: Deepening the Discussion on Divine Attributes
For centuries, Muslims have wrestled with one of theology’s most important questions: How do we affirm the divine attributes without
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New Interview: Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali on The Attributes of God with Imam Rashad Abdur-Rahmaan
For centuries, Muslims have wrestled with one of theology’s most important questions: How do we affirm the divine attributes without
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