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20:00ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Sep 11, 2026Build belonging without inherited fear“Prophetic hope is rooted in the idea and recognition that even if I don't see the good that lies ahead, I believe in possibility and Allah's goodness.”Community & unityICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Sep 5, 2026Knowledge should lead to ethical actionSeeking knowledgeICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Aug 22, 2026Love for the Prophet must shape character“Let Muslims be known not merely by what we oppose, but by what we contribute.”The Prophets & seerahThe reminder in and of itself is embedded in what our tradition offers.12:56ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Aug 8, 2026Why believers need gentle remindersGeneral remindersICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jul 18, 2026True contentment comes from returning to Allah“Despite what is happening in the world, you are still built to be someone who does not leave God behind.”Death & the hereafterICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jul 11, 2026Fear of people corrupts the heart“Your Islam is your greatest asset and never a liability.”Repentance & taqwaICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jul 4, 2026Heat exposes our unearned comforts“Go buy a bottle of water and hand it to somebody who is working on the streets near your house.”GratitudeICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jun 27, 2026Human worth is more than status“We have learned to measure people by what they have instead of who they are.”Qur'an & tafsirICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jun 20, 2026Remembering history must lead to justice“The commemoration of these days is not so that we celebrate in the sense that we think certain things have just stopped.”Civic engagement
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ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · May 29, 2026Care for the body as a trust“Our tradition teaches us the physical body is an amana.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · May 15, 2026Let Dhul Hijjah remembrance lead to action“Make us people who stand beside the oppressed not only in emotion but in action.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · May 8, 2026Arrogance blinds us to people's dignity“The most prevalent manifestation of this kibur in our day-to-day lives is to reduce and simplify people to singular characteristics.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Apr 17, 2026Truthfulness must shape faith and action“You're very real and very honest about who you are.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Mar 27, 2026Ramadan's lessons must shape everyday ethics“You can't say justice only happens for 30 days of the year.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Mar 20, 2026Taqwa must continue after Ramadan“What did you do with it?”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Mar 13, 2026Carry Ramadan’s simplicity beyond the month“Solitude was never about being away from people as much as about being away from distractions.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Feb 20, 2026Let Ramadan reveal your character“You do not want to shut down conversations around your own self-growth.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Feb 13, 2026Ramadan should change how we live“One of the signs of an accepted Ramadan is that you are different after, not the same.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Feb 6, 2026Prepare for Ramadan by softening the heart“Teach us how to steady our hearts.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jan 30, 2026Ramadan opens doors but demands actionICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Jan 2, 2026The Hereafter should change how we live“Believing in something bigger than ourselves will help us to live bigger than ourselves.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Dec 5, 2025The Sunnah must shape how we live“You don't just read the hadith, you live the hadith.”ICNYC · Greenwich Village, NY · Nov 28, 2025Measure your life by what you give“The Mizan is going to measure intentions.”ICNYU · Greenwich Village, NY · Aug 10, 2025Worldly life fades, so choose what lasts“Send some stuff today to be with Allah.”