Key Lessons From Islamic West African Tradition”- Dr. Rudolph Bilal Ware
What connects us as Americans to the West African Islamic tradition? What valuable lessons can we extract from the history of Islam in West Africa?
Guidelines For Incrimination-Dr. Abdullah Ali
Muslims all over the world are shocked by the recent controversies surrounding two prominent Muslim scholars-Nouman Ali Khan and Tariq Ramadan. Beyond the specific allegations
“Humanity” in the Qur’an-Imam Fode Drame
In a moving, fascinating discourse at the IIS Masjid in East Windsor, NJ, Imam Fode Drame explores the variegated Quranic meanings and references to ‘humanity’
Al-Aqsa and the Palestinians-Dr Hatem Bazian
Recently, the Israeli government attempted to place limitations on access to one of the third holiest sites in Islam, Al-Aqsa Mosque. Dr Hatem Bazian of
An Islamist Critique of ISIS-Dr Sherman Jackson
In this fascinating lecture, Dr. Sherman Jackson seeks to step outside of the restrictive frameworks and language posed by current western critiques of ISIS. To
“Standing up For Yourself By Any Means Necessary: Muslims in an Age of Imtimidation”-Imam Marc Manley
“We have to look out for our elderly, we have to look out for our youth, we have to look out for those segments of
The Ramadan Reflections Series
Ramadan Mubarak! May Allah increase us and have mercy on us during this blessed month of Ramadan! During this special month of Ramadan, the Lamppost
Why Muslim Women Cant Marry Non-Muslim Men-Dr. Abdullah Ali
A recent article in the Huffington Post entitled “Muslim Women Can Marry Outside The Faith” opined the notion that “Many Muslim scholars and Imams affirm
Dr. Khalid Yahya Blankinship-“Imagery and Coins”
Images, Pictures, and the like are considered haram by many Muslims! It has been a source of continued debated for years. We asked Dr. Khalid
Tafsir of Surah Ya-Sin with Imam Fode Drame
Anas ibn Malik narrates that the Prophet (May Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, “Everything has a heart and the heart of the