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...
Lectures
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...
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.
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...
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. Read the blog: It’s Okay to Be Different: How to Talk to Kids About...
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.
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...
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.
The Rising Tide of Atheism – Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy | ICNA 2019
What are the pathways that are leading Muslim youth to atheism? Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy discusses the theory of atheism, as well as the proofs of God’s existence.
This talk was given at the 2019 ICNA Convention.
Why Does God Ask People to Worship Him? – Sh. Mohammad Elshinawy | Lecture
In order to expand our understanding of Allah, Sh. Elshinawy discusses 11 responses to the question “Why does God ask people to worship Him?”
Reorienting Women’s Values – Dr. Zara Khan | Reframing the Gender Question
Dr. Zara Khan discusses how to reorient women’s values using two guiding questions: Is feminism an appropriate and useful tool for Muslims to use when advocating for dignified lives for women? And, Is human rights...
Keeping Masculinity from Trending Toxic – Dr. Jonathan Brown | Reframing the Gender Question
In our extremely polarized time, where do Muslims fall in on conservative or progressive values, especially when it comes to gender roles and masculinity in particular? Dr. Brown discusses where Islam fits in with...
