Islam and Politics

Faithful Activism: A Sunnah Framework

Note Last updated October 30, 2020. Introduction The following document represents instructional notes formulated by Sh. Omar Suleiman, Founder and President of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, for a course taught...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

A Global Model: The Mythicization and Mobilization of Malcolm X in the Malay World

Abstract This article explores the ways in which Malcolm’s life and ideas have been mythicized and used as an inspiration for ideational, social, and political mobilization in contemporary Malaysia and Indonesia—two of...

Khairudin Aljunied

A Sacred Duty: Islam and Social Justice

Note This article has been excerpted from the author’s contribution to a larger chapter co-authored with Amal Qutub (registered social worker) and Mahdi Qasqas (clinical psychologist) entitled “Islam and...

Dr. Nazir Khan

Islamophobia and the Law: Unpacking Structural Islamophobia

Introduction When we think of Islamophobia, most of us imagine physical harassment, verbal abuse, hate speech, or even to a lesser degree, dirty looks and insensitive passing comments. In reality, this is how we, or...

Dr. Naved Bakali

Additional Resources: Gender and Islam

For more on Gender and Islam, visit these additional resources: Is Feminism the Problem? Why Ideological Bandwagons Fail Islam Shari’ah in Today’s World: Renewing Islamic Discourse Debunked! 5 Myths About Muslim Women |...

Yaqeen Institute

“Be a Man!” Constructing Prophetic Masculinity

Introduction “Be a man, stop this crying right this minute!” These words are familiar to most adult men today as a part of their upbringing, irrespective of their heritage. Undoubtedly, the conceptualization of...

Yahya Ibrahim

An Open Letter to Muslim Men: The Sunnah Trumps Toxic Masculinity

Introduction This article is addressed to young Muslim men. Others are welcome to read on but please understand that I am addressing a specific audience. Today’s world is polarized along the lines of how people...

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Courage & Commitment: The Femininity of Muslim Women

Introduction The term ‘feminine’ conjures up images of flowers and pink fluffy fabrics, soft smiles, and sweetly spoken words. Years ago, girls in Minnesota who preferred soccer to sewing were called ‘tomboys’ because...

Dr. Tamara Gray

“And We Created You in Pairs”: Islam and the Gender Question

Introduction Gender informs who we are as individuals, as collectives, and as creators of civilization because it is real. The modern era, however, has uprooted much of our understanding of this defining aspect of...

Faatimah Knight

Islamophobia in American Society, Culture, & Politics

Introduction Islamophobia is a complex phenomenon that exists in various spheres of US society. The purpose of this short article is to help provide a basic historical analysis of Islamophobia to better understand...

Dr. Naved Bakali

Counter-Radicalization: A Critical Look into a Racist New Industry

Abstract Radicalization is the process by which individuals develop an intent to support or commit acts of political violence. The industry of counter-radicalization, or countering violent extremism as it is known in...

Dr. Tarek Younis

What is Islamophobia? Race, Power, and the Roots of Anti-Muslim Discrimination

This paper looks at 3 lenses through which we can understand what Islamophobia is & how it functions in society: Culture Talk, the subjectification of Muslims, & race.

Nour Soubani