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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
non-Muslims 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... -
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Islamic Education – Not Just For Muslims Anymore [?]
Posted on December 7, 2009 | 7 CommentsI greatly enjoyed Dr. Sherman Jackson’s keynote address at the 2009 fundraiser for the Quba Institute. In it, he touched on some key, if not entirely new, points about the nature of education as it relates to Muslims. To a greater extent, his talk was... -
Thanksgiving Survival Manual
Posted on November 14, 2009 | 6 CommentsBeing Muslim in a non-Muslim environment can present a number of challenges. From time to time, we are called upon to negotiate a space in which we are not the defining power. This happens with great frequency here in America, a non-Muslim majority environment. So... -
Speaking At Rutgers
Posted on June 19, 2006 | No CommentsIt was my pleasure to speak at Rutgers University today. I was invited to speak by the professor, Joanna, to her class on spiritual autobiography. The students had good questions. I fielded a variety of inqueries ranging from women’s positions and roles to my own...