With Allah's Name, The Merciful Benefactor, The Merciful Redeemer

Life Topics Series 2023-2025

Moderated by Fitrah Muhammad, Executive Producer of Study Al-Islam

April 6, 2025
An Analysis of the Hadiths: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) demonstration and application of the Qur’an, and the preservation of the good practices in the culture he was born. Imam Wazir Ali

March 23, 2025
The Language & Logic of Imam W.D. Mohammed (ra) Language is a means by which members of a social group, in their culture, express themselves. Imam W.D. Mohammed (ra) used language as a means to guide Muslim African Americans in studying and understanding the Qur'an and applying Allah's commands and teachings to everyday life. This course will help the student clearly understand and differentiate between Imam Mohammed’s (ra) foundational logic, his specific terminology and methodology. Imam Faheem Shuaibe

March 16, 2025
Explain the concept that marriage is half of one’s religion:
What does this mean for men and women who never marry or remarry for reasons of their own?
Presented by Aneesah Dawan & Imam Faheem Shuaibe

March 9, 2025
Deepening Our Understanding of the Qur’an: Identifying the Commands and Signs of Allah in the Qur’an
Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan

March 2, 2025
An Analysis of the Hadiths: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) demonstration and application of the Qur’an
and the preservation of the good practices in the culture he was born.
Presented by Imam Wazir Ali

February 23, 2025
The African Renaissance:
What are the aspirations for the future of Africa and African people? What role can Muslim African Americans perform to contribute value and encourage partnerships that result in potential opportunities?
Mohamed Saliou Camara, Ph.D., Chair of the Department of African Studies at Howard University”

February 16, 2025
What personal qualities should men and women possess to be better prepared to become partners and nurture a strong and purposeful marriage? What role does the family and community play?
Shahidah Sharif & Imam Sulaimaan Hamed

February 9, 2025
Deepening Our Understanding of the Qur’an: Identifying the commands and signs of Allah in the Qur’an
Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan

February 2, 2025
“An Analysis of the Hadiths: Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) demonstration and application of the Qur’an, and the preservation of the good practices in the culture he was born” Imam Wazir Ali

January 26, 2025
“Muslim Life in the Global Community: Ghana - The Narration of the Last Bath (Slave River)”
Divine Nawoe Azuma (Nana Kwame)

January 19, 2025
What is the origin of marriage and its purpose? Are there fundamental differences between the practice of marriage in Muslim African American Culture and American Culture?
Aqueelah Rasheed; Co-moderated by Marsha Nivins

January 12, 2025
Deepening Our Understanding of the Qur’an: Identifying the Commands and Signs of Allah
Presented by Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan

January 5, 2025
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) exemplary application of the Qur’an and permissible cultural practices.
Presented by Imam Wazir Ali

December 29, 2024
A Preview of Life Topics 2025
“Identifying Allah’s Commands in the Qur'an and Reclaiming Permissible Indigenous Practices”
Presented by Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan

December 22, 2024
“What is the Diaspora African Forum? What is Dual Citizenship?”
H.E. Dr. Erieka Bennett, Founder and Head of Mission at Diaspora African Forum (DAF)
“O My believing servants! My earth is truly spacious, so worship Me ˹alone˺.” Q 29:56

December 15, 2024
“An Overview of Indigenous Slavery in Ghana”
Prof. Akosua Adoma Perbi, Author, Ghanaian Historian, and Professor at the University of Ghana
“The Slave River Narration”
Divine Nawoe Azuma (Nana Kwame)

Co-moderated by Mu’min Abdullah (age 14) & Na’im Abdullah (age 16),
Students from S.A.V.E. (Service, Agriculture, Vocation, Entrepreneurship) Institute

December 8, 2024
“Muslim Life in Ghana”
Imam Abul Ma'al Swallah, Assistant Imam at Ghana National Mosque and Teacher of Islamic Studies & Qur’an
Co-moderated by Imam Talib Shareef, Masjid Muhammad in DC

December 1, 2024
“My Journey to Ghana”
Reflections from Muslim African Americans’ Special Visit to Ghana

November 24, 2024
“Transformation in Law Enforcement and Community Relations”
Mujahid Ramadan, Founder & CEO of M.R. Consulting, Inc.

November 17, 2024
“MuslimARC: Transformation in Education and Interethnic Relations”
Margari Hill, Co-founder & Executive Director of Muslim Anti-Racism Collaborative (MuslimARC)

November 10, 2024
"Transformation To Freedom: The Journey to Empowerment"
Charmaine Holland, Motivational Speaker & Life Coach

November 3, 2024
“Your Voice Is Your Vote”
Fleming El-Amin, President American Coalition for Good Government (ACGG)
and Hon. Cheryl Sudduth & Amatullah Alaji-Sabrie, Social Justice Advocates in the Bay Area

October 20, 2024
“Understanding the Legislative Branch”
What is the process for getting legislation passed, and what expectations should constituents have of elected officials? Hon. Cheryl Sudduth & Amatullah Alaji-Sabrie, Social Justice Advocates in the Bay Area

October 13, 2024
“Understanding the Executive Branch”
An examination of the first of the three branches of government on the federal, state, and local levels.
What is the function of the executive branch, and what should we expect of the elected officials in this branch?
Fleming El-Amin, President American Coalition for Good Government (ACGG) & Amatullah Alaji-Sabrie, Social Justice Advocate in the Bay Area

October 6, 2024
“Our Responsibilities as Citizens”
An overview on the meaning of citizenship and our responsibilities as referenced in the Qur'an, Seerah of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the knowledge base of Imam W.D. Mohammed
Fleming El-Amin, President American Coalition for Good Government (ACGG), and Social Justice Advocates in the Bay Area, Hon. Cheryl Sudduth & Amatullah Alaji-Sabrie

September 29, 2024
“Guidance on Washing and Shrouding”
A special presentation for Muslim & Non-Muslim families
Tauheedah Brooks & Sheikh Abdul Raoof Nasir

September 15, 2024
“Guidance in the Qur’an and Traditions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Regarding Caring for Our Transitioning Parents, Family and Friends for Muslims and Non-Muslims”
Imam Rashad Abdul-Rahmaan, Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam

September 8, 2024
“Caring for the Aging at Home”
Samimah Aziz; Ahmad Nurriddin; Jamil Majeed

September 1, 2024
“Keeping in Touch with Our Senior Community”
Saisa Neel, Masjid As Sabur & Hajjah Rafiqa Abdul-Rasheed, Director and Co-founder of Jewels of Islam

August 25, 2024
“The Clara”
Imam Talib Shareef, Masjid Muhammad & Omar A. Karim, President of Banneker Ventures, LLC (Washington, DC)

August 18, 2024
“Dream of Detroit”
Mark Crain, Executive Director of Dream Detroit (Detroit, MI)

August 11, 2024
“International Museum of Muslim Cultures: The Beloved Community Initiative”
Okolo Rashid, President and Co-Founder of the International Museum of Muslim Culture (Jackson, MS)

August 4, 2024
“The New Medinah Community”
Dr. Rashad Ali, Principal Founder of New Medinah (New Medina, MS)

July 28, 2024
“Health and Wellness: From the Cradle to the Grave”
Zainab Nasir, Head of Health and Wellness Committee at Masjid Waritheen (Oakland, CA)

July 21, 2024
“LMP4SJROH--MAP5: Change is an Inside Job Engagement”
Amatullah Alaji-Sabrie & Hon. Cheryl Sudduth, Social Justice Advocates (Bay Area, CA)

July 14, 2024
“Stop the Violence Increase the Peace Foundation: Violence Prevention is a Marathon”
Khalid Shah, Founder/Senior Advisor (Los Angeles, CA)

July 7, 2024
“Eating Rights Project: Combating Food Scarcity”
Amelah El-Amin, Co-Founder of Mu’eed (Oakland, CA)

June 30, 2024
“ILM Foundation and Community Service: Humanitarian Day”
Naim Shah, Jr., Co-Founder of ILM Foundation (Los Angeles, CA)

June 23, 2024
“Conversation with Dr. Melina Abdullah”
Co-founder of Black Lives Matter in Los Angeles; Running mate of Cornel West in the 2024 Presidential Election

June 9, 2024
“The Power of Gratitude”
Presented by Dr. Zayd Abdul-Karim (Dr. Z), Author and Leadership Coach

June 2, 2024
“SAVE Our Youth: Empowering Young Black Men Through Service, Agriculture, Vocational Training, and Entrepreneurship” Atiba Jones, Founder and Executive Director, SAVE Institute (Atlanta, GA)

March 31, 2024
“Planning Children’s Budget-Friendly Eid Celebrations”
Imani Abdullah, Educator and Founder of The Village Learning Center Public Charter School (Washington, DC)

March 17, 2024
“Community Forum: Ramadan Meal Planning”

March 10, 2024
“Exemptions During Ramadan and Alternative Options”
Dr. Abdel Nuriddin, Owner and Operator of Genesis Health & Nutrition Center, LLC (Greensboro, NC)

March 3, 2024
“Join A Qur’an Reading Group”
Nadiyah Ahmad, Hajjah Rahimah Z. Abdullah, Mahasin Shamsid-Deen

February 25, 2024
“The Significance Of A Sincere Heart During Ramadan”
Imam Faheem Shuaibe, Masjidul Waritheen (Oakland, CA)

February 18, 2024
“Living In Turbulent Times During Ramadan: Protecting Our Mind, Body and Soul”
Dr. Mikal Ramadan, Emergency Medicine Specialist (Clinton, IN)

February 11, 2024
“The Origin Of Ramadan”
Aneesah Dawan, Director of Islamic Studies Islamic Learning Institute (Little Rock, AR)

February 4, 2024
“Embracing the Decree of Allah in Grief, Disappointment and Difficulty”
Imam Dr. Nasir Ahmad, Masjid Al-Ansar (Miami, FL)

December 31, 2023
2024 New Year’s Eve Community Prayer

December 24, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration in the Qur’an & Life Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Yahya Abdullah, Masjid Muhammed (Jacksonville, FL)

December 17, 2023
“Hygiene and Poverty in Underserved Communities”
Aliyah Saleem, Founder of Hope for Health and Hygiene (Plainfield, NJ)

December 10, 2023
“Masjid Muhammad Weekend School”
James S. Spence, Director (Washington, DC)

December 3, 2023
“Preserving Our Community Legacy”
Carole Mumin, Saisa Neel, and Khafi McDowell, The Nation’s Mosque, Masjid Muhammad (Washington, DC)

November 26, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration in the Qur’an & Life Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Dr. Wazir Ali, Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an (Houston, TX)

November 12, 2023
“Islamic Weekend School of DeSoto, Texas”
Rashad Shahid, Director (DeSoto, TX)

November 5, 2023
“There Is A River: Black Muslims from Habasha to Harlem”
Imam Adeyinka Mendes, Founder of the Bilal Spiritual Center for Peace and the Arts;
Co-founder of the African-American Healing, Ancestry, and Development (AHAD) Collective

October 29, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration in the Qur’an & Life Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Omar Shakir, Masjid Bilal Ibn Rabah (San Antonio, TX)

October 22, 2023
“The Great Comeback of the Fish and Steak-N-Take”
Hassan Muhammad, Owner of Steak-N-Take (Washington, DC)

October 15, 2023
“Youth and Adults Mental Health: The Crisis, Needs and Interventions”
Zakiya Shareef-Givens, Licensed Master Social Worker (Atlanta, GA)

October 8, 2023
“Masjidullah - The Center for Human Excellence”
Raheemah Shamsid-Deen, Assistant Director (Philadelphia, PA)

October 1, 2023
“Exploring Business Opportunities in West Africa”
Ambassador Waleed Shamsid-Deen, Special Envoy for Trade and Investment (Sierra Leone);
President/CEO of Supreme Foods Worldwide (Atlanta, GA)

September 24, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration in the Qur’an & Life Lessons from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Tariq El-Amin, Masjid Al-Taqwa (Chicago, IL)

September 17, 2023
“Shingles: A Debilitating, Painful and Contagious Virus”
Dr. Patrice Muhammad

September 10, 2023
“Masjid Ash-Sha-heed Clara Muhammad Strong End School”
Tamir Abdul Mutakabbir, Principal at Masjid Ash-Shaheed (Charlotte, NC)

September 3, 2023
“Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Muslim Black African Companions”
Dr. Rudolph (Butch) Ware, Author & Historian, UC Santa Barbara (Santa Barbara, CA)

August 27, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration from the Qur’an & the Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Mark Crain, Executive Director, Dream of Detroit (Detroit, MI)

August 20, 2023
“Acupuncture vs. Steroids: Aging and Aching”
Raul Cambridge, Acupuncturist & Energy Therapy Herbalist (Chicago, IL)

August 13, 2023
“The Importance of Teaching Our Children the Arabic Language and Tajweed”
Aneesah Dawan, Director of Islamic Studies, Islamic Learning Institute (Little Rock, AR)

August 6, 2023
“The Benefits & Challenges of Studying Abroad”
Imam Mansoor Sabree, Executive Deputy Director, Inner City Muslim Action Network (Atlanta, GA)

July 30, 2023
“Chromosomes, Gender, and The Human Being”
Imam Dr. Nasir Ahmad, Masjid Al-Ansar (Miami, FL) & Imam Dr. Mikal, Emergency Medicine Physician (Clinton, IN)

July 23, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration from the Qur’an & the life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Mikal Shabazz, Muslim Community Center (Portland, OR)

July 16, 2023
“The Benefits of Physical Activity to Achieve Health and Wellness”
Monica Saleem, Owner of Twist and Turns Body Fitness (Washington, DC)

July 9, 2023
“How Does Language Influence Translations of the Qur’an?”
Imam Dr. Wazir Ali, Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Quran (Houston, TX)

July 2, 2023
“The Transatlantic Experience”
Imam Zaid Shakir, Co-Founder of Zaytuna College (Berkley, CA)

June 25, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration from the Qur’an & the Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Tariq Amir, Islamic Center of Ewing (Ewing, NJ)

June 18, 2023
“Health Disparities & The COVID Pandemic - The Impact of Firearm Violence on Black Communities, and Community-Based Solutions for Prevention”
Michael A. McGee, MD, MPH, FACEP; Emergency Physician and Partner at Vituity Methodist Hospital (Gary/Merrillville, IN); CEO & President of Hyde Park Premier Urgent Care (Chicago, IL)

June 11, 2023
“The Importance of Teaching Our Children the Tafsir of Imam W.D. Mohammed (ra)”
Clyde El-Amin, Educational leader; Former president of Kennedy-King College and Olive-Harvey College (Chicago, IL)

June 4, 2023
“Bilal ibn Rabah: The first known Black African to accept Islam, a trusted companion of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and Islam's first appointed Mu’atthin (caller to prayer) in Islam”
Presented by Imam Abdul Azeez, Al Masjidu Adam Community Life Center for Human Excellence (Bronx, NY)

May 28, 2023
“Choose Faith Over Fear: Words of Inspiration from the Qur’an & the Life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)”
Imam Faheem Shuaibe, Masjidul Waritheen (Oakland, CA)

May 21, 2023
“Chronic Lower Respiratory Diseases”
Shuron Abdullah, MS, Registered Respiratory Therapist, Retired, AHA BLS, HeartSaver Instructor (Washington, DC)

May 14, 2023
“The Social & Cultural Benefits of Islamic Weekend Schools”
Dr. Lynne Beyah El-Amin Muhammad Founder, STREAM Labs

May 7, 2023
“My Journey Back Home to a West African Spiritual Center”
Dr. Jamillah Karim, award-winning author and specialist in race, gender, and Islam in America