Welcome to The Manrilla Blog!
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 Archive
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Understanding Islam – Da’wah & Mā’idah Dinner
Posted on July 2, 2010 | 3 CommentsI 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 and provide an opportunity for Muslims and non-Muslims to interact and get to know each... -
Muslims, Race and Racial Agnosia in America
Posted on March 24, 2010 | 3 CommentsThe above is the title of a lecture Dr. Sherman Jackson gave at USC on January 21st, 2010. I highly recommend watching it at least once. Hat tip to Khalifa on this one. -
Scourge of Secular Capitalist Islam – A Response
Posted on February 15, 2010 | 55 CommentsBrother Naeem wrote a passionate post over at his blog. As my comments were too long, I decided to write them here. as-Salaamu ‘alaykum, Naeem. I can see that you are indeed struggling to reconcile some issues that are very near and dear to you.... -
The Trouble With Muslim Pundits Part Two
Posted on February 14, 2010 | 21 CommentsBack in May of 2008, I wrote a post for this blog entitled, The TroubleWith Muslim Pundits Today, in which I, using Irshad Manji as an example, attacked and exposed the self-serving and selfish tendencies of many a Muslim pundit who would seek to “reform”...