How can we free our theology from the bounds caste in the late 60's, and most recently after 9/11? By releasing it, I mean, as Vincent W. Lloyd wrote, "To attempt to speak honestly in God's name."

Why are efforts to wrestle our faith until it submits its voice to the notions of the left or the right a failure to uphold the balance and truth of prophethood,; and why are unchecked identity politics a threat to our unity as a community as well as the country when they are not nuanced and cleansed with the language and foundations of Faith and our scholarly heritage? That and more.

The names of Allah give a colourless, cold life meaning by allowing us to tone the world around us with the filter of diving guidance. In this sermon I share two names that will help college students start the year off right.

Adversity comes with faith, and between them, both lie tests and trials. What are some important qualities we can take from the earliest chapters of the Qur'an sent to the Prophet (sa) that will carry us through success and challenges?

Umma is a word we say often without consideration for its components and investment. While financial donations are still robust in communities, the numbers of trained, disciplined and organized volunteers are not. I address that, as well as a number of contemporary concerns around religious freedom in light of Sura Yasin

In this short section I address four components of religious education: Effective communication when teaching religion, benefiting and investing in communities, understanding and caring about issues important to those we live with and finding shared causes and humility in leadership.