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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 September, 2008
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The Aesthetics of War: John McCain and Nativist Patriotism
Posted on September 28, 2008 | 1 CommentI am not given over to commenting on politics [at least on-going discourses] with great frequency; I tend to prefer bigger picture issues, but I thought I would share a short piece on my reaction to John McCain and the rhetoric I’ve heard coming from... -
“I’m Gonna Just Do Me”
Posted on September 24, 2008 | 8 CommentsIn a very short, some-what funny yet poignant YouTube video, Pastor Jamal Bryant delivers a sharp critique of the Republican National Convention as well as an overall observation of the political climate, public racial perceptions and that most unique of American neuroses, anti-intellectualism, especially when... -
Islam in Global Perspective
Posted on September 23, 2008 | 1 CommentI had the pleasure of being invited to Dr. Zain Abdullah’s course, Islam in Global Perspective, at Temple University. The course was welcoming a selection of Fulbright scholars from abroad to discussed a number of issues such as what is Islam to Muslims, how do... -
Imam W. D. Mohammed and The Third Resurrection by Dr. Sherman Jackson
Posted on September 16, 2008 | 31 CommentsIt is my pleasure to present a most erudite article regarding not only the passing of Imam WD Mohammed [may Allah grant him Paradise] but a clarion call to the entire America Muslim community as to the milestone we’ve reached and where we ought to...