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Columbus Wasn’t Just After Gold – He Wanted Jerusalem | Focal Point with Imam Tom Facchine

Christopher Columbus has long been praised as a symbol of the American immigrant dream. But how did a mass murderer, a genocider, and a barbarian come to be celebrated in such a manner? Imam Tom dissects the anti...

Tom Facchine

Oct 7th | Why Doctors Beg to Return to Gaza | Gaza Diaries with Dr. Omar Suleiman

Two years into the genocide in Gaza, the pain is relentless, but so is the faith and resilience of the Palestinian people. In this video, Dr. Omar Suleiman speaks with: – Dr. Thaer Ahmad, a board-certified...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Marriage and Gender Roles in Islam: Beyond Rights and Duties

Introduction Over the past two centuries, Muslim societies confronted what often felt like insurmountable trials: from colonial domination and military defeat to political fragmentation and institutional decay. And yet...

Dr. Tesneem Alkiek

How to Stop Falling for Fake Mahdis | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

Believing in the coming of the Mahdi is an aspect of creed and Islamic theology, but is there a point where fixating on it crosses the line? Are we using the Mahdi as a fallback, one that allows us to put in less effort...

Tom Facchine

How Should We View Gaza’s Celebrity Support? | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

As the Israeli-imposed genocide and humanitarian crisis in Gaza continue to worsen, we’re seeing a new wave of celebrity support for Palestine. Should we welcome their support, even when it has come late? Imam Tom...

Tom Facchine

We Won’t Back Down: When Righteous Anger Becomes a Moral Duty

There are images that should never fade from our memory. Images that demand moral reckoning and spiritual resilience. The sight of Palestinian mothers and fathers holding the bodies of their children wounded, slain, or...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Getting Shot Was My Wake-Up Call | Iman Cave

Who's holding you accountable for your goals this Ramadan? Sh. Abdullah Oduro shares how men can build strong bonds during Ramadan, from working out together and breaking fast as a group, to calling each other out and...

Sh. Abdullah Oduro

Injustice Won’t Stop Us: Mahmoud Khalil with Dr. Omar Suleiman | Gaza Diaries

Activist Mahmoud Khalil sits down with Dr. Omar Suleiman to share what kept him grounded through months in ICE detention for protesting the genocide in Gaza. From seeing “Allah” etched on a cell wall to hearing that...

Dr. Omar Suleiman

Living Up to the Prophet’s ﷺ Final Speech | Snapshots with Imam Tom Facchine

Are we honoring the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ Farewell Sermon or falling short? Imam Tom Facchine revisits the Prophet’s last sermon at Hajj, highlighting timeless mandates that uphold core Islamic principles. How are we...

Tom Facchine

Faith and Politics in the West: When Absence is the Right Move

Sharif Hussein and the British betrayal When Sharif Hussein of Mecca joined forces with the British during the First World War, he imagined he was securing a noble future for the Arabs. The British promised him...

Tom Facchine

Israel’s Link to U.S. Anti-Terror Policy | Focal Point with Imam Tom Facchine

Many claim to believe. They speak of love for their scripture, loyalty to their prophet, and devotion to God. But belief without obedience is hollow. When revelation challenged comfort, it was ignored. The book was...

Tom Facchine