Ramadan 12, 1443 | APRIL 13, 2022 |
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RECLAIMING OUR LEGACY
Let us endeavor to make the most of the remaining time in the blessed month of Ramadan so we can reap its generous rewards. Remember, your body has rights over you, so try to get proper rest and nutrition. Make an effort to increase in charity, practice patience and be merciful to others, and consider doing more adhkar and Quran study. Strive hard, whether in your relationships, at work, in your worship, or just being mindful of how you spend your time and take care of your health.
“O you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was proscribed for those before you, that you may (learn) self-restraint.” (Qur’an 2:183)
Remember TISA in your charity. Hundreds of students are learning Deen and Prophetic Leadership skills. Whether it be about the Book of Allah ﷻ or the life of the Prophet saw, 50% of our students are receiving scholarships. Give the gift of knowledge and be a part of this Sadaqa e Jariya.
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Prof. Omar Imady will be teaching Islamic Economics course this fall semester. An exploration of contemporary issues surrounding Islamic economics including riba, insurance, investments, and more. Students will learn the main principles and terms of Islamic finance. Subscribe to our newsletters and stay tuned for our upcoming and new courses. |
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Prof. Tamara Gray will be teaching the Spiritual Formation course this fall. This course focuses on the dynamics of the struggle to build Islamic character as you prepare for leadership. This course offers both online and in-person classes. Last weekend will be in-person in our Richardson campus. Don't miss out the opportunity! Join our upcoming classes. |
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Why TISA?
"TISA teaches Islam from a traditional standpoint but also contextualizes it for modernity. We need to cultivate a new generation of American scholars and leaders. The goal of the Islamic Seminary of America is to raise the bar for Islamic scholarship." This week, hear from our Dean of Academic Affairs, Sh. Dr. Yasir Qadhi!
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As part of our effort to "give back" to the community on an ongoing basis, TISA faculty and staff are made available to speak at various venues. Two recent events are 1. The virtual Khutba workshop on March 29th was done in collaboration with our partner, MOMNetwork, by TISA faculty and Yale University Chaplain Prof. Omer Bajwa 2. An international panel on improving Islamic Chaplaincy by Prof. Jimmy Jones at Yale Medical School for the 14th annual Muslim Mental Health Conference on March 26th. A short inspirational virtual talk on effective leadership by Prof. Jones for the Council on American Islamic Relations board virtual networking session on April 7th.
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JULY 1, 2022
UTS APPLICATION DEADLINE!
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TISA/UTS Joint-Degree Program: Master of Divinity in Interreligious Chaplaincy (Islamic Focus)
Planning to apply for our TISA/UTS Joint Degree Program? Students interested in the joint degree program must apply by JULY 1st, 2022.
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MAY 1, 2022
UTS SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE!
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TISA/UTS Joint-Merit Based Scholarship Program
TISA/UTS Joint merit-based scholarship is awarded to qualifying students per year and covers full tuition and expenses for the recipient. Be sure to visit the Scholarship page to learn more.
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Scholarship Opportunities |
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To further our efforts to meet the needs of underserved populations, in the Fall of 2022 we are launching a new series of need-based tuition free scholarships funded by our donors and co-sponsored by organizations who share our vision of a world constantly bettered by religious scholarship and ethical leadership. If you are a community organization and are interested in partnering with TISA to provide scholarship opportunities to your members, beneficiaries or program participants, please email us at: [email protected]
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Visionary Leader Spotlight |
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Imad-ad-Dean Ahmad, Ph.D.
Bethesda, MD
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Our VLA Award enables us to recognize and support current and aspiring Muslim leaders. Here are a few words from this month's Awardee. "TISA has taught me how to more effectively raise funds for the civil society work in which I am engaged and VLA has given me an expanded opportunity to work with young Muslims." Read more
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An Update from the Development Department
Dr. Younus Y. Mirza's Dallas Visit
Younus Y. Mirza, Ph.D., is an executive board member of the Center for Islam in the Contemporary World (CICW) a visiting researcher at Georgetown University, and a Scholar in Residence at Shenandoah University, where he is also director of the Barzinji Project. He defended his dissertation in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University in 2012 and has taught at Millsaps and Allegheny Colleges. He is also co-author of the book, "The BIBLE and the Qur'an - Biblical figures in the Islami Traditions". During his recent visit to Dallas, Dr. Younus Y. Mirza made it a point to visit the TISA campus and meet with TISA staff and our Board member, Br. Azhar Azeez. During his visit, he learned firsthand from TISA's Administrative Coordinator, Sr. Shazia Aslam, the impact of TISA's educational services since it started offering classes in August 2019 upon Shaikh Dr. Yasir Qadhi's joining TISA as its Dean of Academic Affairs.
VIP Event
TISA's Visionary Leadership Circle currently headed by Dr. Samad Khan of Frisco, Texas, hosted its first virtual event with TISA supporters and patrons on Friday, March 25th. Dr. Samad Khan, himself a strong supporter of advanced Islamic studies and a staunch believer in developing leadership among the new generation of Believing Academics, was joined by the TISA's Board at the event. Guests to this event had the wonderful opportunity to hear firsthand from Dr. Yasir Qadhi, Dr. Jimmy Jones, Dr. Athar Haq, and Attorney Roula Allouch the vision of TISA and how TISA's mission is enabling the devout students of TISA to carry out their academic goals.
Annual Fundraiser
Like last year TISA held its Annual event on March 26th, this year also on a virtual platform. At this event, Imam Siraj Wahhaj joined the TISA leadership in articulating the TISA's campaign of nurturing the Believing Academics as a roadmap to cultivating the new breed of leadership in North America. Among other speakers were TISA's Executive Vice President, Dr. Jimmy Jones, Br. Azhar Azeez, Attorney Roula Allouch, TISA's Student Council President, Fatima Razvi, and Dr. Yasir Qadhi. The recording of this event is available HERE ...
MSA, Texas Annual Showdown
TISA was a top-level sponsor of the 15th Annual MSA Showdown from March 25th-27th hosted at the University of North Texas. The MSA Showdown, organized by the Lone Star Council, is an annual meeting of university and college MSAs from across the state of Texas, for participation and competition in a wide range of activities, including sports, arts, nasheed, tajweed, film, and more. In addition, the competitions are interspersed with halaqas, socials, and networking opportunities.
TISA, as a top-level sponsor, had a booth present on two out of the three days of the Showdown. TISA staff members were able to engage with college students from across the state of Texas. They were able to raise awareness of the existence of TISA amongst that demographic, answer questions about our courses and degree programs, and generate interest in those close to or past graduation in considering TISA for their graduate studies.
In all, with the help of Allah swt, TISA’s presence and sponsorship of the MSA Showdown was a success, and an important step in starting to create a pipeline for undergraduate students to pursue their graduate studies at TISA.
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Can't Join the Class?
Subscribe to TISA on Demand to access course content and recorded videos instantly! Register now for our courses “Advanced Sirah” and "Advanced Akhlaq & Spirituality" with Dr. Yasir Qadhi, “Islam and Gender in the Contemporary Context” with Dr. Yasir Qadhi and Dr. Julie Lowe.
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Don't miss the article "Faith Matters: We should expect truth, civility from leaders" By Dr. Jimmy Jones, TISA Executive Vice President, published online in New Haven Register.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” — U.S. Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.
When it comes to American politics, “self-evident” truths are very hard to come by these days. Read more...
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