::  April 30, 2006  ::

Two Day Intensive with Dr. Sherman Jackson

Check it out! Dr. J’s [Dr. Sherman 'Abd al-Hakim Jackson] back in town (well, NYC, specifically). Here’s the details.

::  April 26, 2006  ::

Apology Theory – The Cycle of Inferiority


Chicago War Protests – Study #5, © 2002 Marc Manley Photography

You know, it’s tempting to give in to the various conspiracy theories out there. I mean, when you look at events that are unfolding before us these days, it really seems as if this is so scripted, so purposeful, that it’s just gotta be a conspiracy.

I’m gonna warn you right now – this post may ramble a bit, but, like any chase worth the take, just try and stay with me. (more…)

::  April 25, 2006  ::

Spiritual Etiquette: The Return to Tradition

Lotus Tree Productions is going to be offering a spiritual intensive. Classes will be taught by Philadelphia’s own, Imam Luqman Ahmad. For more information, visit the Lotus Tree Blog for more info or click here.

::  April 12, 2006  ::

First Muslim Sorority – Muslim Women Finding Their Place

You may want to take a look at the small segment on NPR’s Web site that talks about the formation of an all-women’s Muslim sorority. The chapter, Gamma Gamma Chi, will open up on several campuses including Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Rutgers in New Jersey. Here’s another supplemental article. Thoughts and comments welcome.

Biographical

  • Marc Manley
  • Marc has an extensive background as an educator, having taught such diverse subjects as ESL, Arabic, and Islamic studies in both the Detroit area and now in Philadelphia. In 2008, he receive his certificate [ijāzah] in the rules of delivering the Friday sermon [ahkām al-Khutbah] from Imam Anwar Muhaimin of the Quba Institute. Marc now works as a public speaker and khatib in the greater Philadelphia area and many points East and West.

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