Sh. Omar Suleiman & Imam Zaid Shakir on Race in America
Shaykh Omar Suleiman, founder of Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research, and Imam Zaid Shakir, co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, speak about finding a Prophetic voice in a time of crisis. Ustadha Ieasha Prime with the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research & Director of Women’s Programming at Dar al Hijrah Islamic Center in Virginia and the founder of the DC Muslim Women’s Conference does a closing dua. This webinar was hosted by the the Muslim Alliance in North America (MANA) on June 2, 2020. Watch the entire panel at • Race in America: Finding a Prophetic Voice... More discussions addressing race in the Muslim community: http://mcceastbay.org/race Dr. Omar Suleiman is the President of the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research and a professor of Islamic Studies at Southern Methodist University. He’s also the resident scholar of the Valley Ranch Islamic Center and Co-Chair of Faith Forward Dallas at Thanks-Giving Square, a multi-faith alliance for peace and justice. Dr. Omar most recently founded the Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research which is a think tank that focuses on instilling conviction based on Islamic texts, and producing contribution. Prior to Yaqeen, he also founded MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs), a nonprofit umbrella organization serving the community to establish a more inclusive “Special Friendly” environment for our Brothers & Sisters of all Disabilities. He began his journey of traditional Islamic learning in the year 2000 and has spent years studying in the United Arab Emirates, Jordan, and Malaysia. Upon becoming certified in various traditional sciences, he completed a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic law, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, a Masters degree in Islamic finance, a Masters Degree in Political History, and has recently completed his PhD from the International Islamic University of Malaysia in Islamic Thought and Civilization. Dr. Omar has taught Islamic Studies at the university level since 2008 with Mishkah University, Al Maghrib Institute, Bayyinah Institute, and the Islamic Seminary of America. In media, he’s one of the creators of the internationally acclaimed “Inspiration Series” which has reached millions of Muslims and Non Muslims through YouTube and Islamic Television stations worldwide. He’s also known for his series on Quran weekly as well as his contributions to Hadith of the Day. His hometown being New Orleans, but now based in Dallas, he has been a noted leader and voice for peace, and has partaken as a representative of the Muslim Community in many city functions. He has since been a guest at various national functions to share his experiences in community building. More MCC East Bay: Events & Activities: http://www.mcceastbay.org/calendar Weekly Updates: http://www.mcceastbay.org/newsletter Support MCC: https://www.mcceastbay.org/sadaqa Facebook: / mccpleasanton Instagram: / mcceastbay
