We take great pride in highlighting our outstanding students who demonstrate commitment and excellence in all their endeavors.⁠ ⁠ Zaid Yousef is a Master’s student at TISA and a JD candidate at UC Berkeley – School of Law. He is a rising community leader and passionate about human rights, justice, and making a difference where...Read More

“Five Pillars of Prosperity is an excellent resource for people of all faiths. I strongly believe this book will be life changing for all readers, as it will help them to understand the basics of finance, Islamic finance, and financial responsibility, leading to a more fulfilling and prosperous life spiritually and financially.” –Imam Mohamed Maged,...Read More

Javeria Ahmed Pabola is a Master’s student at TISA, and she is an accomplished mediator and arbitrator with a deep commitment to promoting peace through culturally responsive approaches. She is a devoted learner and a motivating community leader, dedicated to nurturing peace and unity in the spirit of prophetic wisdom. As the founder of Ahmed...Read More

We are proud to feature our outstanding students who embody dedication and excellence in all their pursuits. Wali Khan Mohmand is a Master’s student at TISA. He is a dedicated student and community leader committed to fostering intellectual growth and positive change within the Muslim community. Wali is serving as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant...Read More

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Abdullah al Mamun is dedicated to strengthening Muslim-led institutions that uphold the prophetic legacy of education, justice, and service. In July 2025, he was appointed Chief Strategy Officer at The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA), where he leads advancement, strategic growth, and efforts to make TISA sustainable as a premier institution offering graduate degrees in...Read More

A Morning of Inspiration at TISA’s Annual Breakfast at the 62nd Annual ISNA Convention in Chicago On Sunday, August 31, the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) hosted its breakfast at the 62nd annual ISNA convention, bringing together students, faculty, and community leaders from across the country. This year’s theme, From Sunnah to Service: Faithful Leaders...Read More

This July 2025, TISA had the pleasure of spending a powerful weekend in Sacramento, California, hosted by the vibrant community at Salam Islamic Center. What began as an invitation for collaboration quickly blossomed into something far more transformative. Held in conjunction with a weekend short course and VIP dinner, TISA’s two community book talks showcased...Read More

From July 18 to 20, 2025, the Prophetic Youth Leadership Conference (PYLC) landed in Sacramento, arriving at the beautifully renewed Salam Islamic Center. This gathering was more than just a course. It marked TISA’s long-awaited in-person debut in California, warmly anticipated and welcomed by all.Twenty-two remarkable young leaders traveled from across the country–places as far...Read More

Praxis Islamicus is a multimedia thought-leadership platform that fuses traditional Islamic studies expertise and engaged commitment with doctoral-level knowledge in Islamic theology, law, spirituality, ethics, and moral psychology, offering actionable strategies for personal, communal, and societal transformation. Through our Faith and Practice Journal (our Substack newsletter), The Praxis Practice (our podcast), and immersive learning experiences, we equip faith-rooted leaders across the...Read More