Lectures

Imam Omar Suleiman's Interview with Pastor George Mason

Explaining Islam: Rev. Dr. George Mason with Imam Omar Suleiman

Sh. Omar Suleiman sits down with Rev. Dr. George A. Mason for a conversation on faith, the origins of Islam, and the relationship between Christians and Muslims. Part of the “Approaching Jesus as Muslims”...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Islamic Apologetics

“Islamic orthodoxy” is a spectrum. If there is a “disagreement of conflict” as opposed to a “disagreement of variety”, both positions can belong to Islamic orthodoxy, because both...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

The Prophetic Method of Teaching Uncomfortable Truths

Sh. Omar Suleiman reflects on the teaching methods of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ particularly with difficult topics or circumstances. This lecture is part of our The Straight Path – Finding Guidance in an Age of...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Navigating Differences of Opinion

This publication is part of our The Straight Path – Finding Guidance in an Age of Confusion collection. Many people lose sight of the spiritual goal behind adopting a particular opinion – it is not to win...

Dr. Tahir Wyatt

Islamic Methodology: The Scope of Acceptable Opinion

Difference of opinion can be a source of doubt for people. What are acceptable answers and what are unacceptable answers when it comes down to differences of opinion? Dr. Nazir Khan discusses complex topics and their...

Dr. Nazir Khan

Psychology of Doubt | Firm Roots

Why do people have doubts about faith? What triggers it? Tune in as Zohair Abdul-Rahman breaks down the psychology behind doubt.

Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

Effects of Islamophobia on the Brain – Dr. Jibran Khokhar | Firm Roots

We often think of the physical ramifications of Islamophobia, such as dealing with vandalism on Muslim properties or even assault, but how does Islamophobia affect the brain? Dr. Jibran Khokhar discusses the...

Dr. Jibran Khokhar

Dr Zara Khan_Roots and Implications of Pop Culture

Roots and Implications of Pop Culture | Firm Roots

Dr. Zara Khan describes the meaning of culture and considers the roots and values in pop culture and the implications for Muslims in the West.

Dr. Zara Khan

The Gift of Receiving Good Counsel – Dr. Hatem ElHaj | Lecture

Hearing a maw’itha or good counsel is a light of guidance sent by Allah. Sh. Hatem ElHaj gives advice on how to act with gratitude towards the Islamic counsel we receive.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Slavery in Islam – Dr. Jonathan AC Brown | Lecture

Is there slavery in Islam? When people pose this question they usually assume it’s the Islam part that needs clarification. The real problem is trying to pin down what we mean by slavery. We all think we know what...

Dr. Jonathan Brown

Calling Out to Allah With Meaning – Sh. Tahir Wyatt | Lecture

Dr. Tahir Wyatt reminds us to call out to Allah with meaning and intention by explaining two elements mentioned in the Istikharah Prayer: being steadfast on Islam and having firm resolve to be rightly guided.