NYU Islamic Center Podcasts
Stepping into the vibrant, often complex world of a university student can raise profound questions about faith, identity, and purpose. The NYU Islamic Center Podcasts, presented by the Islamic Center at New York University, creates a thoughtful space to explore these intersections. Rather than offering simple answers, these conversations delve into the rich tapestry of Islamic thought, connecting timeless spiritual knowledge with the realities of contemporary life. You'll hear discussions that feel both grounded and immediate, where scholars, community leaders, and students themselves reflect on how faith informs everything from personal ethics to engaging with current events. This isn't a lecture series, but a dynamic dialogue meant to accompany you. Each episode invites reflection, offering perspectives that are both intellectually rigorous and deeply personal, all stemming from the unique environment of NYU's diverse community. Tune into this podcast for a sincere and nuanced exploration of spirituality that acknowledges the questions of modern life while drawing from a well of ancient wisdom.
Episodes
For Your Spiritual and Emotional Growth | Understanding The Path to Growth & Healing | Dr. Marwa Assar | 12.7.2022
Join Dr. Marwa Assar each week as she explores the inner self as it travels on its journey through this world in the path to Allah. We’ll learn how to look within ourselves to identify the obstacles that often prevent us…
Mindful Writing For Times of Change: A Workshop With Dr. Hala Alyan and Prof. Yael Shy | 12.5.2022
Times of change can be challenging. Whether you are adjusting to a new season, the end of a semester, or a transition in your life, you might feel unmoored, disoriented, and low. In this workshop, Dr. Hala Alyan and Prof…
The Black Muslim Lecture Series | Lecture 4: Our Passport to the Future: Trailblazing the Path Towards Educational Justice | A Fundraiser for A Continuous Charity | Ieasha Prime, Basheer Jones, Azeem Muhammad | 12.3.2022
The Black Muslim Lecture Series (BMLS) aims to bring to New York City monthly talks and performances highlighting the voices and perspectives of Black Muslim scholars and artists. In our final BMLS event of 2022, Ieasha…
Let the Light of Iman Illuminate Your Heart | Jumu’ah Khutbah| Imam Khalid Latif | 12.2.2022
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 i…
The Best of Stories: Reflections from Surah Yusuf | Part 11 | Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer | 12.1.2022
Join Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer each week as he discusses the merits of the best of stories from the Quran: Surah Yusuf. Sheikh Faiyaz will be sharing some tafsir and analysis as he walks through verse by verse of the sura…
Spiritual Growth: Pursuing the Higher Self | The Book of Assistance | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 8 | 11.28.2022
Join Imam Khalid Latif each week for his "Reflections" halaqa. Discussions will be framed around "The Book of Assistance" by Imam Al-Haddad, may Allah's mercy be upon him. This text is ideal for those looking to bring st…
Spend Time With Your Family Before It's Too Late | Jumu'ah Khutbah | Imam Khalid Latif | 11.25.2022
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 i…
The Optimism of the Prophet (ﷺ) | Shaykh Ammar AlShukry | 11.21.2022
Shaykh Ammar AlShukry takes us on an inspiring exploration of the character of our beloved Prophet (ﷺ) to teach us how to keep hope alive in the face of adversity.
Approaching Mental Wellness: Dr. Rania Awaad in Conversation with Imam Khalid Latif | 11.18.2022
Dr. Rania Awaad and Imam Khalid Latif discuss the critical importance of mental wellness and how we can incorporate Islam's traditional, holistic healing practices into our lives today.