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This site features some of my writings, thoughts, and teaching materials I use as an imam, khatib, and concerned citizen. Check back often for updates.Khutbah & Speaking Schedule
- 8/27/2010 - Masjid al-Madinah
- 8/27/2010 - Qur'an Reading Circle
- 8/29/2010 - Halaqah - UMM
- 9/07/2010 - UPenn MSA Iftar
- 9/09/2010 - Temple Fast-a-thon
- 9/10/2010 - Quba Institute
- 9/16-18/10 - Macalester College
- 10/01/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 10/15/2010 - Quba Institute
- 10/22/2010 - Jefferson University
- 10/29/2010 - Drexel MSA
- 11/05/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 11/12/2010 - Quba Institute
- 11/26/2010 - Jefferson University
- 12/03/2010 - UPenn MSA
- 12/10/2010 - Quba Institute
Islam In America
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Paying the Price For Our Lack of Vision
Emperor Palpatine cackled, “you shall pay the price for your lack of vision!” -
Socially Irrelevant [?] – American Muslims & Race
American Muslims must confront the myth that whiteness is omni-benevolent or risk becoming a marginalized, to be expelled at all costs. -
Journey Into Islam – A Converts Tale Part I
One of the questions that is most often asked of me, both by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, is how did I come to Islam. Often this query is framed around...
Latest Posts
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Socially Irrelevant [?] – American Muslims & Race
American Muslims must confront the myth that whiteness is omni-benevolent or risk becoming a marginalized, to be expelled at all costs. -
Summer Reading List 2010
[1] Guy Debord’s, The Society of the Spectacle. [2] The Predicament of Culture by James Clifford. [3] Richard Dyer’s, White; [4] al-Ghazāli’s, Kitāb Sharh ‘Ajā’ib al-Qalb/The Marvels of the Heart;... -
Journey Into Islam – A Converts Tale Part I
One of the questions that is most often asked of me, both by Muslims and non-Muslims alike, is how did I come to Islam. Often this query is framed around... -
Understanding Islam – Da’wah & Mā’idah Dinner
I have been invited to speak at the 5th Annual Understanding Islam, Da’wah and Mā’idah Dinner on July 24th. This dinner is designed to reach out to the non-Muslim population... -
The Best Is Yet To Come
The Dunyā [الدنيا]: this word would have to list very high on words that are both emotionally charged and misunderstood by Muslims. This is partially due to its ambiguity, its... -
“Oh, If Only I Were Dust!”
إناأنذرنكم عذابا قريبا يوم ينظر المرء ما قدمت يداه ويقول الكافر يليتنى كنت تربا We have warned you of an imminent punishment on the Day when a man will see...