Nosheen Khan ’24 was voted on the TISA Board at its annual meeting on May 31, 2024. This historic appointment adds the voice of the students to the Board’s deliberations. Dr. Iqbal Unus, Board Chair, stated that “Alum Nosheen Khan’s addition to the Board marks a new era in the Board’s development. As we plan for the future...Read More

Arif Kabir of Laurel, Maryland was recently awarded one of the prestigious TISA PIOUS Selod Scholarships. The PIOUS – Farooq I. Selod Scholarship is named after Dr. Farooq I. Selod (d. May 2020), a respected medical doctor who was very civically engaged in both the Muslim community and the broader US society. His passion for the type...Read More

Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish has been chosen as the keynote speaker for our inaugural TISA commencement on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center, University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, TX. Dr. Abuelaish is a University of Toronto professor, medical doctor, and infertility specialist who is devoted to advancing health and education for Middle Eastern women...Read More

The MASCONHTX took place from Dec. 22-24 attended by over 3000 registrants from Texas, Lousiana, Oklahoma, and surrounding states (and 37 speakers from across the nation). TISA Executive VP Dr. Jimmy Jones and Dean Dr. Yasir Qadhi both spoke in keynote sessions.   Dr. Jones addressed the audience on the topics of “Interfaith Relations at...Read More

The Islamic Seminary of America is very pleased to announce that Brother Md. Tauhid Choudhary has joined the TISA Board of Directors. Brother Tauhid brings decades of experience as a leader and founder of multiple business ventures, along with his long-standing role supporting Muslim organizations. Brother Tauhid is the President of VersacomLP, and the CEO...Read More

TISA has partnered with the Malik Human Services Institute (MHSI) to launch nationally recognized capacity-building, evidence-based training to teach adults how to assist youth (12-18) who are experiencing mental health and addiction challenges. or are in a crisis. The primary trainer for this effort is Dr. Jimmy Jones, Executive Vice President and Professor at TISA and President...Read More

The Washington Theological Consortium (WTC) and The International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) have invited TISA students to their co-sponsored interfaith course scheduled for January 2-7, 2024. This course is entitled “Dialogue of Abrahamic Faiths.” According to the co-sponsors, “This unique course is an intensive course that focuses on the academic study of sacred texts and practices...Read More

Dr. Iqbal Unus, TISA Board Chair announced the 23-24 TISA Board of Directors, officers, and committees. Dr. Iqbal Unus is the Chair, Dr. Abdul Alim Khandekar is the Vice Chair (and Chair of the Endowment Committee), Ch. Shazeeda Khan is the Secretary, and Sr. Salma Kazmi is the Treasurer. Other board members include newly appointed...Read More

Joining the Digital Theological Library Consortium is a strategic move that can bring immense benefits to any organization. DTL2 has about 1.5 million ebooks, more than 104 million scholarly papers, 61,000+ academic publications, and 119+ religion-related databases. TISA has recognized this potential and has taken a major step towards enhancing its capabilities by becoming a member of...Read More

On July 8, 2023, the Islamic Seminary of America (TISA) hosted our VIP luncheon for leaders of the Dallas-Fort Worth Muslim community. The event was held at the Hilton-Richardson (TX) and featured presentations by Dean Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Board Chair Dr. Iqbal Unus, Board Treasurer Dr. Alim Khandekar, Board Member Br. Azhar Azeez, and Executive Vice President Dr....Read More