The Qur’anic narration of this phase of Moses’ life provides us an opportunity to examine and ponder on these aspects of effective and purposeful leadership. Download From HereRead More

A TISA Short Course for College Students: The Fundamentals of Prophetic Leadership, hosted by the Center for Ethical and Effective Organizational Leadership (CEEOL), a partnership between TISA and Rabata, took place this past weekend, February 14-16, 2025, at TISA Headquarters in Richardson, Texas. Building on the success of previous events, this intensive three-day short course...Read More

  An enlightening series of pre-Ramadan book talks. Thought-provoking discussions that will deepen your understanding of our community’s values. Visit the page here: Book Talks – The Islamic Seminary of AmericaRead More

This month, I had the profound honor of participating in the Abrahamic Dialogue Course, a transformative initiative bringing Muslims, Jews, and Christians together to foster understanding, build bridges, and celebrate the shared values that unite us. Organized by the Washington Theological Consortium and hosted by the United Lutheran Seminary, the program masterfully combined scholarly engagement...Read More

In today’s turbulent world, the need for effective and ethical leadership has never been more urgent.  To address this need, the CEEOL—a partnership between TISA and Rabata, two institutions committed to developing Islamically knowledgeable and ethical leaders—has ventured over the past year to craft a distinctive short course. This program brought together a thoughtfully designed curriculum,...Read More

NATIONAL BESTSELLER – Search for Common Ground AwardMiddle East Institute AwardFinalist, Sakharov Prize for Freedom of ThoughtStavros Niarchos Prize for SurvivorshipNobel Peace Prize nominee. “A necessary lesson against hatred and revenge” – Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Prize laureate. “In this book, Doctor Abuelaish expresses a remarkable commitment to forgiveness and reconciliation, which describes the foundation...Read More

Join us for a unique professional development experience on October 26-27, 2024, at the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) in Richardson, Texas. The “Fundraising for Muslim Nonprofits” training combines the latest fundraising strategies with valuable insights into Muslim American philanthropy. Developed by the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative (MPI) at Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy,...Read More

TISA recognizes the pivotal role that women play in shaping our communities, institutions, and the future of Islamic leadership. Women’s Initiative in Learning & Leadership Scholarship is dedicated to empowering Muslim women through education, leadership training, and active involvement in the development of our institution. If interested in applying for this scholarship, please mention the...Read More

At its biweekly meeting on September 4, 2024, the TISA Academic Council voted to approve a new 5-course, 15-credit certificate program aimed at enhancing the skills of individuals in leadership roles within Islamic centers and Muslim nonprofits. Dean Dr. Yasir Qadhi stated that “This new program is designed to give Muslim American leaders another valuable...Read More

TISA hosted a hospitality suite at the 61st ISNA Convention in Dallas this year. The event attracted a wide range of Muslim American leaders who supported our mission. Prospective students had the opportunity to learn about our programs and courses. TISA faculty, including Dr. Jimmy Jones, Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi, and Ustadha Ieasha Prime as...Read More