This summer, I had the privilege of representing The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) at the Emerging Religious Leaders Intensive(ERLI) Program at the Pearlstone Center. The journey into the centre itself felt like a transition into a different rhythm of life. As we left the main roads and moved deeper into the grounds, the surroundings...Read More

Effective July 1st, 2026, Abdullah Mamun has assumed the role of President of TISA. Since joining as Chief Strategy Officer last year, he has brought clarity of vision and steady dedication to strengthening our institution, deepening our strategic direction, and helping TISA grow into the fullness of its mission.As President, Abdullah Mamun will serve alongside...Read More

Dr. Arif Rahman holds a Ph.D in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, and he is the founder and president of the Hawaiʻi Straight Path Institute and president of MUNA Hawaii. He has conducted and offered 13 community events to the Oahu Muslims in the 2025-2026 academic year. He works to create opportunities that...Read More

Reflections on the “Dialogue of Abrahamic Faiths” Course Written By Sumiyyah Hye (Graduate Student, TISA)Imagine being whisked away to a breathtakingly beautiful seminary in Alexandria, Virginia, for the sole purpose of engaging in religious dialogue for five entire days. The Washington Theological Consortium hosted its annual course, Dialogue of Abrahamic Faiths, wherein twenty seminary students were invited...Read More

In preparation for TISA’s accreditation application, Executive Vice President Jimmy E. Jones has taken on the additional role of Chief Academic Officer. In sha Allah, he will work alongside President-designate Abdullah al Mamun to move TISA to a new level of excellence and sustainability. Jones has worked in higher education for more than forty years...Read More

Dr. Iqbal Unus (TISA Board Chair) announced at the 2026 commencement ceremony that TISA’s Chief Strategy Officer, Abdullah al Mamun, had been appointed by the TISA Board of Trustees as the next President of The Islamic Seminary of America. “Since joining the TISA team in August of 2025, President-designate Mamun has made a major positive...Read More

From May 1–4, 2026, Dr. Jimmy Jones, Executive Vice President of  TISA, visited Houston for a series of community engagements, lectures, khutbahs, and meetings across several of the city’s major Muslim institutions and community spaces.  His visit served as an important opportunity to connect with the diverse and growing Muslim population of Houston. Throughout the...Read More

By: Javeria Ahmed (Chaplain & Mediator) During my recent Clinical Pastoral Education training at a healthcare facility, I experienced a unique journey of reflection and growth. The CPE training was divided into educational hours, individual consultation with the trainer, and clinical hours practicing spiritual care giving experience – an uncanny combination to begin with. However,...Read More

The Journal of Islamic Faith and Practice is a double-blind, peer-reviewed, online academic and interdisciplinary journal published by Indiana University and sponsored by The Islamic Seminary of America Inc. The Journal invites submissions that combine intellectual rigor with community engagement, offering a platform for scholars, researchers, and thinkers to share their latest findings and insights....Read More