ICNYU Podcasts

For Your Spiritual and Emotional Growth | Acceptance & Letting Go of Control | Dr. Marwa Assar | 10.26.2022

Dr. Marwa Assar is a psychologist and psycho-spiritual teacher who specializes in providing counseling as well as psycho-spiritual education that are rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens. Alongside her constant pursuit of Islamic studies, Dr. Marwa has studied psychology extensively for 10 years.  In addition to completing both her bachelors and masters degree in psychology, she has also completed her doctorate of psychology (PsyD) degree at The Ch...

Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 5 | 10.24.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Black Muslim Lecture Series | Lecture 2: Islam, Resistance, and the Black Spiritual Tradition | Dr. Bilal Ware | 10.21.2022

Dr. Bilal Ware is a historian of Africa and Islam. He earned his Ph.D. in history in 2004 from the University of Pennsylvania where he was trained in African History, African-American History, and Islamic Intellectual History. He is currently an associate professor in the Department of History at the University of California-Santa Barbara, and the founder and director of the Initiative for the Study of Race, Religion, and Revolution (ISRRAR). His first book, The Walking Qur’an: Islamic Educa...

Domestic Violence: A Great Evil in Our Ummah | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 10.21.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Best of Stories: Surah Yusuf | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Part 6 | 10.20.2022

Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU.  In addition, he is currently a doctoral candidate at NYU Steinhardt’s School of Education. Sheikh Faiyaz attained an MA degree in Islamic Studies (UK), with a concentration on early Islamic history, after his undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook University in Political Science and Religious Studies.  He has had his r...

For Your Spiritual and Emotional Growth | Finding Inner Peace Through God | Dr. Marwa Assar | 10.19.2022

Dr. Marwa Assar is a psychologist and psycho-spiritual teacher who specializes in providing counseling as well as psycho-spiritual education that are rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens. Alongside her constant pursuit of Islamic studies, Dr. Marwa has studied psychology extensively for 10 years.  In addition to completing both her bachelors and masters degree in psychology, she has also completed her doctorate of psychology (PsyD) degree at The Ch...

Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 4 | 10.17.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Making Istighfar to Allah | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Ustadh Umar Sheikh Tahir | 10.14.2022

Umar Sheikh Tahir is a researcher on Islam in the West, currently a Ph.D. student at the department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies (MESAAS), Columbia University, and interested in the Post-Classical Islamic intellectual history of West Africa: Scholarship, Heritage and Manuscripts. A founder of Qadat al-Fikr Foundation in Nigeria who holds the Chief Missioner position, a member and representative of Shaykh Dahiru Islamic Foundation in Quranic Curriculum Committee of Nige...

For Your Spiritual and Emotional Growth | Honesty With One Self | Dr. Marwa Assar | 10.12.2022

Dr. Marwa Assar is a psychologist and psycho-spiritual teacher who specializes in providing counseling as well as psycho-spiritual education that are rooted in Islamic teachings and approached through an Islamic Psychological Lens. Alongside her constant pursuit of Islamic studies, Dr. Marwa has studied psychology extensively for 10 years.  In addition to completing both her bachelors and masters degree in psychology, she has also completed her doctorate of psychology (PsyD) degree at The Ch...

Finding Contentment Within | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 10.7.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Best of Stories: Surah Yusuf | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Part 5 | 10.6.2022

Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU.  In addition, he is currently a doctoral candidate at NYU Steinhardt’s School of Education. Sheikh Faiyaz attained an MA degree in Islamic Studies (UK), with a concentration on early Islamic history, after his undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook University in Political Science and Religious Studies.  He has had his r...

Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 3 | 10.3.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Black Muslim Lecture Series | Lecture 1: Historical Perspectives on the Black Muslim Experience in New York City | Dr. Rasul Miller and Dr. Kamal Hassan Ali | 9.30.2022

Dr. Rasul Miller is an Assistant Professor of History at the School of Humanities in the University of California, Irvine. Prior to that, Dr. Miller was at Yale University's Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration, where he served as a postdoctoral associate in the study of the radicalization of Islam during the 2019-2020 academic year. His research interests include Black Muslim communities in the Atlantic world, Black radicalism and its impact on social and c...

Purifying Our Hearts of Ignorance | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 9.30.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Best of Stories: Surah Yusuf | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Part 4 | 9.29.2022

Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU.  In addition, he is currently a doctoral candidate at NYU Steinhardt’s School of Education. Sheikh Faiyaz attained an MA degree in Islamic Studies (UK), with a concentration on early Islamic history, after his undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook University in Political Science and Religious Studies.  He has had his r...

Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 2 | 9.26.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Remembrance of Allah | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 9.23.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Best of Stories: Surah Yusuf | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Part 3 | 9.22.2022

Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU.  In addition, he is currently a doctoral candidate at NYU Steinhardt’s School of Education. Sheikh Faiyaz attained an MA degree in Islamic Studies (UK), with a concentration on early Islamic history, after his undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook University in Political Science and Religious Studies.  He has had his r...

Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 1 | 9.19.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Importance of Taqwa of Allah | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 9.16.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Finding Spiritual Stability Through Effective Time Management | Imam Khalid Latif | 9.12.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Being Conscious of Allah is the Key to Righteousness | Jummah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 9.9.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Best of Stories: Surah Yusuf | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Part 2 | 9.8.2022

Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Research Scholar for the Islamic Center at New York University and an Associate Chaplain for the Center of Global & Spiritual Life at NYU.  In addition, he is currently a doctoral candidate at NYU Steinhardt’s School of Education. Sheikh Faiyaz attained an MA degree in Islamic Studies (UK), with a concentration on early Islamic history, after his undergraduate degree from SUNY Stony Brook University in Political Science and Religious Studies.  He has had his r...

Tafseer Surah Maun | The Importance of Simple Acts of Kindness | Imam Khalid Latif | 8.22.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Broken Bonds | Rebuilding Relations With Others to Build a Stronger Relationship With Allah | Imam Khalid Latif | 8.15.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Prominence of Islam in this World | Jummah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 08.19.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

The Importance of a Life Partner & Family in Islam | Jummah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 08.12.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Perspective Towards Change as a Muslim | Jummah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 08.05.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif...

Muslim in this World | Jummah Khutbah | Sheikh Suhaib Webb | 07.29.2022

Shaykh Suhaib Webb is a contemporary American Muslim Imam, thought leader and educator. After his conversion to Islam, Webb left a career in the music industry and pursued his passion in education. He enrolled at the University of Central Oklahoma, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education. While pursuing his bachelors degree Shaykh Suhaib studied privately with a renowned Muslim Scholar of Senegalese descent. After intense private training in various Islamic sciences, Shaykh...

Living for the Next World | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 12 | 8.9.2022

The Islamic tradition emphasizes a balance between understanding our responsibilities for the next world with our role living in this transient world. And numerous verses of the Quran, coupled with traditions of the Prophet and his family speak to the importance of abstaining from attaching ourselves to this world, and meditating on the world beyond this one. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz speaks about how we can prepare to live for the next world in three dimensions: 1- Defining Abstine...

I Saw Nothing But Beauty [Part II] | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | ICNYU Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 11 | 8.8.2022.mp4

Days after the tragedy of Karbala, Lady Zaynab was a prisoner on Kufa where she uttered her famous lines. But who is Zaynab and what beauty did she see? Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discussed in three dimensions: 1- Who is Zaynab? 2- Why Did She Utter these Words? 3- Glimpses into the 11th Night of Muharram

I Saw Nothing But Beauty [Part I] | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 10 | 8.7.2022

The epic words of Lady Zaynab that she uttered to the enemy after Karbala state, “I Saw Nothing But Beauty!” But what does it mean to show and emanate beauty? In this discussion, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discussed beauty in three dimensions: 1- Beauty in the Quran 2- How Can We See Beauty? 3- Glimpses of Beauty From the Day of Ashura

Weekly Halaqa on Quraanic Du'aas | Sheikh Suhaib Webb | 07.27.2022

The Final Moments Before Death | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 9 | 8.6.2022.mp4

We enter into this world not to live forever, but for us to transition into the world beyond this one. And while conversations around death often strike fear into our hearts, its important to remember its just a small step that we're taking in a long journey back to our creator. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discussed death in three dimensions: 1- Why Should we Talk About Death? 2- Why do we Fear Death? 3- What Happens in the Final Moments Before Death?

Divine & Human Love | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 8 | 8.5.2022

Love is the foundation of God's creation and a conversation that is often neglected in the way we think about understanding our religion. In this lecture. Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discusses the role of love in Islamic tradition in three dimensions: 1- Manifestations of God's Love 2- Steps in Demonstrating Our Love of God 3- Cultivating a Society of Love

On the Path to Perfection | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 7 | 8.4.2022

We are meant to be on a constant path on the pursuit to human perfection. God created us with incredible potentials, but at the same time, we are shackled by many obstacles on our journey to spiritual perfection. In this lecture. Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz outlines how the human being can strive toward perfection in three dimensions: 1- Defining Perfection 2- Hurdles on the Path to Perfection 3- Practical Steps to Reach Perfection

The Story of Moses & the Wise Man | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 6 | 8.3.2022

The story of Prophet Moses (a) and the wise man, otherwise known as Abd Al-Saleh, or Khidhr as taught in our traditions, is one of the most unique anecdotes presented within the Quran. At the same time, it’s one of the most difficult stories to grasp. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discussed this story in three dimensions: 1- A Summary of the Story 2- Ethical Lessons Derived 3- Theological Lessons Clarified

Ghazali's Seven Steps to a Life of Devotion | Sheikh Suhaib Webb | 07.26.2022

Do Shias Have a Different Quran? | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 5 | 8.2.2022

Due to various geo-political factors, as well as a misunderstanding of classical texts, many believe that Shia Muslims have a different Quran, which undermines the promise of God, where He maintains that He is the protector of His book. In this discussion, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz responds to these misconceptions in three dimensions: 1- The Shia Belief in the Quran 2- Defining the Mushaf of Fatima 3- Defining the Sahifa of Ali

Culture vs. Religion: A Case Study on Marriage | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 4 | 8.1.2022

The religion of Islam embraces cultural practice and in no way prohibits its expression unless its in conflict with religious law. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discusses how culture can be used for positive growth, but can also serve as a barrier in one way or another, particularly when it comes to marriage. The lecture is in three primary dimensions: 1- Defining Culture 2- Where is there Room for Culture in Islamic Law? 3- Cultural Barriers in Contemporary Marriages

How Do I Read Hadith? | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 3 | 7.31.2022

Access religious knowledge, for many, is a challenging and intimidating feat, but the nonetheless it’s an important step for those who are serious about their spirituality. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discusses the importance of centering the Hadith of the Prophet and his family in our lives on three dimensions: 1- The History of Hadith 2- The Legitimacy of Hadith of Ahlul Bayt 3- The Benefits of Reading Hadith

Is There a Problem With Religion? | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 2 | 7. 30.2022

Criticisms of religion have existed for centuries, and may cause doubt and confusion with regards to how we should perceive our personal faith. In this lecture, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discusses the conflict around religion in three dimensions: 1- The Historical Roots of Religious Criticism 2- The Primary "Problems" with Religion 3- Differentiating the Religion of God vs. the Religion of Man

The Social Identity of Ashura | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | Muharram Majlis 2022 | Night 1 | 7. 29.2022

Understanding our identity is a vital study across various academic disciplines, and for many believers, subscribing to their religious identity is the most valuable means to explain who they are. In this discussion, Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz discusses how Ashura rituals have become an integral symbol of our social identity, but that comes with its own unique challenges. The discussion is in three dimensions: 1- Defining Social Identity 2- Shia Islam, Ashura Rituals & Social Identity 3- Allowing S...

Timeless Lessons From Imam Hussain & Karbala | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer & Imam Khalid Latif | 07.25.2022

For Your Spiritual & Emotional Growth | Dr. Marwa Assar | 7.22.2022

Muslim: Identity in Practice | Jumu’ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 07.22.2022

Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU. Under his leadership, the Islamic Center at NYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout the city, so much so that in 2007 Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam...

Seeking Contentment | A Reading from Nahjul Balagha | Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | 07.21.2022

Weekly Halaqa on Quraanic Du'aas | Sheikh Suhaib Webb | 07.20.2022

Ghazali's Seven Steps to a Life of Devotion | Sheikh Suhaib Webb | 07.19.2022

For Your Spiritual & Emotional Growth | Weekly Halaqa | Marwa Assar | 07.15.2022