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The Islamic Cure for Overconsumption | Imam Tom Weekly

January 30, 2025
Tom Facchine

In a world where being visibly Muslim feels more challenging than ever, now is not the time to hide our identity. Imam Tom Facchine describes how, in the face of a shifting political climate, we can embrace the challenges of being Muslim much in the way the Prophet (s) did, and be able to strengthen our faith and inspire others anew.

Are we trapped in a cycle of overconsumption? Is the No-Buy 2025 movement the answer—or just another trend? From endless upgrades to products designed to fail, modern consumer culture is engineered to keep us spending. But what if the key to true freedom lies in the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? Imam Tom Facchine explores how we can break free by embracing mindful spending, sustainability, and the wisdom of the Sunnah.

Tom Facchine

Tom Facchine

Tom Facchine (pronounced fa-KEEN-ee) converted to Islam in 2010 as he was finishing his BA in Political Science. For the next few years he studied Islam and Arabic with local teachers while working with Muslim youth, founding and directing youth groups in two different communities. In 2015 he was accepted into the University of Madinah and is now close to completing a bachelor’s degree in Islamic Law. In addition to youth group activities, for the past two years Tom has directed an after school program for young Muslims called the Ramadan Academy, which operates out of the GCLEA mosque in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Tom’s academic and personal background brings a unique dual ability to relate to mainstream Western cultural norms and engage them from a traditional Islamic perspective. His unique teaching style is highly interactive and brings high-level concepts to a level that even children can understand. He is passionate about building relationships with Muslim youth and giving them the tools and confidence to live as observant, well-adjusted people of faith in our times.

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