Dr. Ahmed S. Osman was one of the most influential people in Malcolm X’s life – yet it’s likely you have never heard of him. He was Malcolm’s spiritual guide, organizing his hajj to Mecca and even...
Contribution
Ideological Analysis of Atheism | Lecture by Dr. Nazir Khan
What does the Islamic perspective portray in regards to Atheism? Dr. Nazir Khan examines Atheism through a philosophical, neurological, and psychological lens.
Healing the Community | MASCON 2019
Licensed therapist Najwa Awad describes how trauma can impact faith and how our communities can begin to heal.
Updated Papers
Yaqeen Institute serves as a platform bringing together a variety of Muslim scholars, academics, and intellectuals discussing topics of central importance to the contemporary Muslim community. Maintaining scholarly...
A Loan of Love: Appreciating the Blessing of Family in Difficult Times
Introduction One of the greatest factors that increases one’s faith is seeing revelation come alive. It is one thing to read the Qur’an and prophetic traditions without seeing their practical applications and...
Productive Seclusion: How to Make the Most of Working From Home
Introduction Amidst the lockdowns in response to COVID-19, many of you have been working from home, perhaps for the very first time. For those who have never had this experience, it may feel overwhelming. Suddenly, time...
Why is Everyone’s Life Better than Mine? | Trauma Ep. 9
Najwa Awad discusses the impacts of jealousy and resentment, especially with the culture of oversharing on social media, and some practical tips on how to overcome thoughts and emotions associated with it. Read the full...
Race and the Future of Muslim American Leadership
This video is part of the Black Heritage Collection.
How can we reclaim our narrative and the moral high ground? Dr. Jimmy Jones discusses race and the future of Muslim American leadership.
The Muslim Selma Marcher – Khadijah Moton Ghafur
Learn about the civil rights movement from someone who lived through it. Khadijah Moton Ghafur shares her story from the Movement, her experience at the Selma March, and meeting luminaries like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr...
Black History, American Muslims, and Conversations about Race
Senior Fellow Dr. Muhammad Khalifa sits down with Sh. Omar Suleiman to discuss their co-authored publication on ancestral knowledge and the role of culture when it includes an element of resistance, as well as how to...
How Can I Ever Get Past This? | Trauma Ep. 8
When we go through difficult situations, it can be easy to fall into feeling helpless and worthless. Licensed therapist Sarah Sultan describes the cognitive distortion of labeling and suggests a practical tip to...
Financing Kindness | 2019 MAS-ICNA Convention
“To understand the waqf is to understand Islamic philanthropy.” Dr. Zara Khan presents a paper on the the history, the present, and the future of Islamic charitable endowments. Read Khalil Abdur...
