Listen to Sr. Roohi Tahir as she discusses gratitude as an inherent aspect of human nature: the fitrah. Referencing the origin story, we can learn how shukr, gratitude, itself is a form of worshipping Allah. This...
Lectures
Gratitude, Modernity and the Need for God in the Equation (Part 1)
Ustadha Lobna Mulla reminds us the promise of Allah: that gratitude will lead to Allah increasing us in many ways. Practicing gratitude in times of ease and in times of darkness is a special quality of a true believer...
A Conversation with Afreen Fatima on the Plight of Indian Muslims | Dr. Omar Suleiman
As Indian Muslims face genocide, Afreen Fatima and her family have been in the spotlight after their home was bulldozed and her father imprisoned. What are some ways in which the Ummah can be better connected to their...
Does Islam Ever Change? The Role of Ijmāʿ (Consensus) in the 21st Century
During a time when fluidity impacts morals, laws, and principles, what happens to creed and objective truth? Dr. Omar Suleiman addresses the role of Ijma’ when it comes to Islamic rulings on ever-changing modern...
With Hardship Comes Ease | Dr. Omar Suleiman
The Tafseer of the two repeated verses in the Quran about how every Hardship is Accompanied by ease. This lecture was organized by the Drexel Muslim Students Association.
Dr. Ahmed Osman: The Martyrdom, Funeral, and Burial of Malcolm X | Yaqeen Presents
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...
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.
Overcoming Emotional Doubt
How can we keep our theology strong in the face of Islamophobia and tragedy? Often there are intellectual doubts that invade our minds, but sometimes those doubts manifest from our hearts. Sh. Ibrahim Hindy breaks down...
COVID-19 and Islam: The Balance Between Faith and Science
A believer has both faith in the Unseen and an acknowledgment of science. Imam Muhammad Mendes addresses faulty thinking around Coronavirus concerns on both sides of the spectrum: from disregarding scripture to ignoring...
Webinar | COVID-19: Spirituality, Anxiety, Practicality
How do we manage our spirituality and mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak? The outbreak of COVID-19 is stressful for people and communities. In addition to fear of the risk of the disease itself, voluntary...
The Plague that Killed Sahaba and the Coronavirus
In light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, Sh. Omar Suleiman delivers a special lecture on the Amwas plague, the first plague to claim the lives of hundreds of Sahaba and thousands of people in the 7th century. He...
