Christopher Columbus has long been praised as a symbol of the American immigrant dream. But how did a mass murderer, a genocider, and a barbarian come to be celebrated in such a manner?

Imam Tom dissects the anti-immigrant sentiment that shaped the future of Columbus’s legacy, highlighting that he was actually much worse than what we’ve been told.

Modern history claims to be neutral and objective, but what if it's blind to the most important part of reality?

In this Focal Point episode, Imam Tom Facchine unpacks the Historical Critical Method, exploring its origins, hidden assumptions, and the worldview it quietly enforces.

It’s time to challenge the dominant narrative that sidelines Allah and the unseen, and redefines how we think about history, the truth, and divine purpose.

What if the Muslim representation we’ve been fighting for is actually working against us?

In this Focal Point episode, Imam Tom Facchine explores the rise of Muslim representation in media, politics, and pop culture, and why it might be more harmful than helpful. From tokenism to identity politics, we unpack how visibility without values can betray the very communities it claims to uplift.

Before we celebrate inclusion, we need to ask: At what cost?

U.S. anti-terror laws date back to the 1960s. Why were they created? And who do they really protect—American citizens or Israeli interests? Imam Tom Facchine unpacks the biases in U.S. anti-terror policy and how the definition of terrorism is manipulated and weaponized against Muslims globally.

European colonialism didn’t just redraw borders, it dismantled the Muslim world from the inside out. From abolishing Islamic law to replacing scholars and institutions, the legacy of empire is everywhere—even in our own self-perception.

 In this episode of Focal Point, Imam Tom Facchine unpacks how colonialism restructured the Muslim world, and what Muslims must do to reclaim autonomy today.

What’s the deeper impact of music on the soul? Beyond the debates of halal and haram, this video explores the dark side of music—how the industry shapes identity, fuels ego, and commodifies art. 

Imam Tom Facchine describes the spiritual risks of music production and consumption from an Islamic lens.

Malcolm X’s dedication to the truth and justice, his love for Islam, and the dignity (izzah) he carried himself with are characteristics we must embody ourselves as Muslims. But that’s not the only legacy that Malcolm left for us to uphold. His ideas on unity and economic autonomy to uplift communities and the ummah are not often discussed. 

Imam Tom Facchine unpacks Malcolm’s legacy, this brilliant torch that he bore and passed onto us, and how we must now commit to carrying it.

What calendar is your life tied to? As the Islamic New Year begins, discover why the Hijri calendar is a divine framework for worship, identity, and sacred history. Learn how living by the Islamic lunar calendar realigns your life with purpose, faith, and the way Allah intended you to experience time.

Imam Tom Facchine sits down with Paul Williams from Blogging Theology for a conversation on truth, God, Christianity, liberalism, identity, and how Islam reframes it all.

Hajj peels away privilege, step by step. Someone might start out in an air-conditioned tent in Mina, but in the end, everyone is picking pebbles out of the dirt in Muzdalifah. A billionaire and a janitor sleep under the same stars and use the same bathrooms.

Imam Tom Facchine reminds us that in the eyes of Allah, only our piety distinguishes us, and the Hajj experience is a sobering reminder of that.