In this day and age in our Muslim Communities, as we celebrate at this Convention, Stories of Resilience: Strengthening the American Muslim Narrative, we need to not only highlight the successful initiatives, but also explore different challenges facing American Muslims today. It is imperative that we make progress towards our “model” masajids and how we should shape the Muslim community as we grow and move ahead. Staying true to our Islamic tradition, Muslims should be at the forefront of...

It is common to hear people say that "religious" people are boring and do not have a life. This is far form the truth. Where do we balance our lives in this world and our obligations as believers.

Does Allah care about our feelings? What is the importance of what we feel? Sister Dunia Shuaib discusses this.

Imam Zaid Shakir states God has sanctified life and murder of unarmed innocent human beings is a violation and crime against public order.

Problems related to marriage in today's society and their solutions. Discuss the process of choosing the right spouse, understanding the rights and responsibilities of spouses and how to bring harmony to one's home. The session will elaborate on concepts such as "Mawaddah", "Sakeenah" and "Rahmah". The session will also address questions such as: - Why young men and women, these days, don't want to get married. They site reasons such as: - Fear of divorce - I need to complete my education...

There is a lot of anger in our community and world. Whether it is due to current events, personal life events, or in general the environment around us, many find themselves trying to control their anger. How should we respond when faced with difficulties? Shaykh Yahya discusses this and more. This talk was delivered at the Islamic Centre of Oshawa as part of the Age of Anger - Southern Ontario Tour, April 2017.

Many believers, including Khadijah (ra), faced isolation for the sake of truth. Sh. Omar Suleiman, Founder and President of Yaqeen Institute, discusses isolation upon truth and the resolve gained therein.

An excellent talk on the topic of "Debate within Islam" by Dr. Brown

Shaykh Yasir Qadhi discusses the life of Shaykh Ibn Taymiyyah.

We will find various problems and issues in our life that will bother us and cause us to really find discomfort and unease. How can we overcome this? Shaykh Kamal el Mekki looks for the answers in the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him.

How do we balance or find the balance between the deen and the dunya? Between what Islam requires of us - a religious way of life - and the material world that we live in which has its demands. Shaykh Bilal Philips answers these questions.

We are passing through this world as we all know. What expectations should we have? What exactly is this world? What is the Dunya?

Imam Khalid Latif reminds us that we should be aware of our environment and society in being an upright Muslim.

Throughout history, every culture and society has crafted their ideals for manhood and womanhood. The 14th century sociologist, Ibn Khaldun, noted that the common denominator of all cultures is that they usually take their rich and powerful as their archetypes for manhood and womanhood. For us living in a pluralistic society these "powerful" are overwhelmingly defined by pop-culture, the music industry, the sports industry etc and this reality coupled with the deterioration of ethics and...

Listen to how Shaykh Abdul Nasir Jangda beautifully puts haters and trolls in their place with an ayah of the Qur'an and a press of the block button.

Hear Shaykha Rania Awaad M.D. speak about spirituality and mental health at the Islamic Center of Nashville.

"And indeed, you are of a great character. "(Surah Qalam, 68:4) More radiant than the full moon, the Messenger of God was the embodiment of the Qur'anic message, a "walking Qur'an" that illuminated a world mired in spiritual darkness. Previous Muslim civilizations recognized the values derived from his spiritual grace, incorporating these principles in their everyday world. How can we reinvigorate our communities moving forward to be paragons of Prophetic virtue and excellence yet again?

Ustadha Dunia Shuaib, a marriage educator and author, gives an insightful talk about the Sunnah and science of marriage and ways we can incorporate faith-based approaches to strengthen our marital love and manage conflict in a healthy way. Usthadha Dunia's talk was created after years of research she conducted across communities via surveys and interviewing imams across the country. Inspired by the Qur’an and Sunnah, and by the research of John Gottman and others, this is a summary of a...

What does it mean to have a pure heart? Why is it important to a have a pure heart? Shaykh Yasir Qadhi explains.

Does Science Lead to Atheism? Has Science Killed Religion? A Lecture by Hamza Andreas Tzortzis at the University of Southampton. March 2018.