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
A heartfelt thank you to MAS CYP and the MAS Dallas Chapter for organizing a powerful and deeply resonant evening at the MAS Dallas Youth Center. The event, “Awakening Through History: Salahuddin and the Liberation of Al-Aqsa – Lessons for Today,” exceeded expectations and drew nearly 200 attendees, primarily youth and their families. The level...Read More
SOURCE: Finding Truth in a Post-Truth World | Yaqeen Institute for Islamic ResearchThe Prophet ﷺ once said to his companions, “Renew your faith!” and the companions responded, “O Prophet of God, how do we renew our faith?” and he responded with the very cure that they needed: “Increase in lā ilāha illa Allāh.”Repeating this phrase...Read More
Ms. Nimao Ali is an inspirational leader, chaplain, mentor, former principal, public speaker, and social activist. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity (MDiv) in Islamic Chaplaincy at The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA). Ms. Ali has served on various boards focused on education, equity, and community development. She has contributed to community and...Read More
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
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