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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
Archive for August, 2007
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The Need For A New Manhood
Posted on August 25, 2007 | 9 CommentsI keep wondering when Blackamerica is going to take stock. More and more, I see in my fellow young, black males, levels of aggression and intollerance that baffle my mind. Gun violence. Gang violence and even for those not associated with gang violence, the misplaced... -
AME – The Shoot Continues
Posted on August 5, 2007 | 2 CommentsA short sample of a couple of images from today’s shoot, continuing to capture material for the American Muslim Experience. More details to come. Many thanks to Shaykh Hajj Musa, for his time, energy and devotion to this project. At 84 years old, his energy... -
MANA Photo Shoot, Summer 2007
Posted on August 5, 2007 | 8 CommentsThey say [well, ok, so I say it] that everyone has at least two faces. This is especially true in front of the camera. I had the pleasure of photographing the MANA Shura meeting in Philadelphia this weekend. Enjoy the shots. Click the link below... -
Clash of Globalizations: Western and Islamic Utopianists
Posted on August 3, 2007 | 10 CommentsIt seems that Islam and more specifically Muslims just can’t stay out of popular discourse these days. The so-called rise of Islam in our Modern Time has scribed such sloganistic terms as Clash of Civilizations. Additionally, Islam has fostered a entire profession of self-loathing, self-serving...