Islamic DEI: Planting the Seeds Learning Resources by Wendy Ayala

Islam and the Cultural Imperative Article

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Understanding the balance between tradition and modern cultural engagement.

Exploring the Faith and Identity Crisis of American Muslim Youth Article

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Yaqeen Institute Articles that explore identity, equity, and inclusivity in Islamic contexts.

Is it Cultural or Religious? The Role of Culture in Islam

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Mr. Muhammad teaches that if the present generation of whites would study their own race in the light of true history, they would be anti-white themselves.

-El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X)

Purification of the Heart

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A guide to self-reflection and understanding personal biases.

Raising Resilient Muslim Youth

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Strategies for Building a Strong Muslim Identity in Children

An Analysis of Human Rights from an Islamic Lens

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Social Justice in Islam

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A foundational work on the concept of justice in Islam and how it can guide societal reform.

Justice and Remembrance

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Reza Shah-Kazemi

Explores Imam Ali’s teachings on justice, equity, and spirituality.

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A powerful narrative of identity, spirituality, and the struggle for racial and social justice.

Webinar: When Doors Reopen: Getting Race Right

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Muslims are the most racially and ethnically diverse faith group in the country. According to ISPU research, 28% of American Muslims are African American, and 33% report experiencing discrimination based on race from within their faith community. Watch this webinar to hear from experts on how to create inclusive environments for African American youth at South Asian- and Arab-majority mosques.

Webinar: Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories (NAIMS) | Trends and Treasures

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ISPU hosted a webinar to learn more about Native American and Indigenous Muslim Stories (NAIMS), expanding from findings in the recently released Trends and Treasures report from the NAIMS project.

Native Americans' Muslim Roots & History by Louis Butcher Jr.

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TEA Talk: Understanding the Muslim Identity - Rami Nsour

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Understanding the concept of the Muslim identity is so important, it can be a deciding factor of whether or not we die as a Muslim. What do we need to know about our identity?

Incremental Change vs. Radical Reform

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40 Hadiths on Social Justice Series, Sh. Omar Suleiman describes the Prophetic way of enacting change when injustice is present.

Exploring Islam Through Social Justice

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Fayruz Benyousef of the Muslim Space & Muhi Khwaja of AMCF as they explore verses from the Qur'an & review Islamic traditions through history until today, mentioning people and organizations doing work to combat social injustice and provide more equity in today's society.

I'm Not A Racist, But... |

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Racism, tribalism, ethnocentrism. The Prophet ﷺ said emphatically that these constructs are the height of jahiliyyah—unIslamic ignorance. Sh. Yahya Ibrahim reminds us that racism is not of Islam, and should be removed from the hearts of every believer.

Racism in Our Ranks | Khutbahs with Purpose

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Does racism really exist in Muslim communities? According to an ISPU poll, the answer is yes. Black Muslims are just as likely to experience racism from their own faith community as Black Americans are from their own faith communities (i.e. other Christians), with both groups more likely to report experiencing racial discrimination from the general public. In 2017, 60% of American Muslims reported some level of religious discrimination within the past year and that most non-white Muslims described experiencing some sort of racial discrimination in that same year. Imagine that atop all these offenses, Black Muslims, who represent 1/3 of the Muslims in America, also experience such treatment from their fellow Muslims. That should alarm us, because masājid are meant to be sanctuaries that protect us from forgetting Allah, and from forgetting our equality in front of Him. This talk demonstrates examples of racism within our communities and identifies steps to take to eliminate it.

The Injustice of Stereotypes and Collective Guilt

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The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Do not return to unbelief after me by striking the necks of each other. No man is to be punished for the crimes of his father or his brother.”

In Hadith #33 of the 40 Hadiths on Social Justice series, Sh. Omar Suleiman discusses the injustice of stereotypes and collective guilt.

DoubleTake a Yaqeen Podcast

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Contemporary issues faced by Muslims, including mental health, DEI, and faith.

MuslimMatters

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Education, parenting, activism, and personal development in a Muslim context.

Raising Mums

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Homeschooling, Islamic parenting, and nurturing faith-based education.

Identity Politics

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Race, gender, faith, and culture from the perspective of two Muslim women.

Salaam Storytime

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Islamic stories, morals, and lessons presented in an engaging way for children.

The F1RstS: : The Forerunners of Islam

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Stories of the first Muslims and their contributions to the Ummah.

Liberatory Design for Equity

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Liberatory Design is an approach to addressing equity challenges and change efforts in complex systems. It is grounded in an integrated part of NEP’s Leading for Equity Framework, which meshes human-centered design (aka design thinking) with complex systems theory, and deep equity practice.

Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU)

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Research and policy briefs focused on Muslim communities in the U.S.
Includes toolkits for educators on creating inclusive classrooms.

Sound Vision

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Resources for Muslim parents and teachers, including lesson plans, books, and videos.
Topics include diversity in Islam, inclusivity, and building strong Muslim identities.

Yaqeen Institute

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Articles, videos, and research papers on faith, identity, justice, and spirituality.
Includes a toolkit for educators to integrate Islamic principles into teaching.

Islamic Networks Group (ING)

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Educational resources for fostering understanding and inclusion.
Offers free presentations on Islam and diversity for schools.

Seekers Guidance

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Free courses on Islamic studies, including ethics, spirituality, and social justice.
Suitable for personal growth and professional development.

Qalam Institute

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Offers Islamic education and community-building programs.
Features podcasts, articles, and courses for educators and parents.

Teaching for Change

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Resources for creating inclusive and equitable classrooms.
Offers practical tools for integrating diverse perspectives into curricula.

Rethinking Schools

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Articles and resources on anti-bias education and social justice teaching.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)

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Mission: To enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil liberties, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.

Reviving the Balance: The Authority of the Qur'an and the Status of the Sunnah

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Offers insights on how Islamic teachings balance societal equity and individual responsibilities.

Dalia Mogahed

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Researcher and pollster Dalia Mogahed is an author, advisor and consultant who studies Muslim communities.

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Shaykh Ahmadu Bamba was born in what is now modern-day Senegal and lived during the French occupation of his land. Through coloring and a variety of activities, you can chart Shaykh Bamba's life and learn about some of his many great achievements.

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The Gift of Shaykh Ahmadu Bamba is a story of a little boy who grew up to be a great author, scholar and leader as French colonization took over his land. Without gathering an army or hurting a single person, Shaykh Ahmadu Bamba helped his people face colonial forces while filling them with the love of God.

Disability in the Islamic Tradition

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A comprehensive study on how Islamic teachings and historical perspectives shape attitudes towards disability.

Engaging Disability and Religion in an African Context

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The relationship between religion and disability is a complex one. In many cases, the birth of a child with a disability may be seen (and continues to beseen) as either a curse or as a special gift from God, and both of these stereo-typed ascriptions have been argued as ways in which parents of such children may be misrecognized and not properly supported.

A Spiritual Perspective on Special Needs Parenting

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"In the two years since his diagnosis, I’ve learned more about patience and trust in Allah than I had in my entire life before that".

Empowering the voices of Muslim Women

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Amaliah.com is dedicated to amplifying the voices of Muslim women. Through our articles, videos, award-winning podcasts, social channels, events and brand partnerships, our work seeks to surface the many different voices and experiences within our communities.

The Rights of Those with Disabilities

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Sh. Omar Suleiman describes how the Prophet ﷺ dealt with those with mental illness, disabilities, and special needs.

MUHSEN (Muslims Understanding and Helping Special Education Needs)

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A leading U.S.-based organization dedicated to supporting disabled Muslims.

Islamic Relief Worldwide

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Works to make Islamic institutions more accessible to individuals with disabilities.

Amal Association for Special Needs Muslims (UK)

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Provides resources, workshops, and advocacy for Muslim families with special needs.

Deaf Muslim UK

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Supports the deaf Muslim community through sign language interpretation and advocacy.

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Growing up with a younger sibling with a disability, Zahra Al-Alawi has always wondered what the position of the disabled is within the community and Islam.

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Advice for Muslim parents raising neurodivergent or disabled children.

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Disability Advocates Joohi Tahir and Hana Khan giving spiritual and practical insights into how American Muslims can meet both the spiritual and personal needs of Muslims living with disabilities in our mosques and community.

Children's Story Book on ADHD

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Fun, cute, and entertaining, this is a must-have book for children, parents, and educators to teach kids about ADHD and how to get organized, focused, and succeed in life.

Children's Story Book on Autism

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This helpful story for kids with autism spectrum disorders follows a young zebra who learns to understand how he is different from the rest of his classmates.

Children's Story Book on Anger

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How To Deal With Anger The Islamic Way is a children’s book where readers get to follow Ali on his journey to overcoming anger.

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This podcast is for Muslim parents who want to boost their superpowers and navigate Islamic parenting in the modern era,

New Muslim Academy

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Free courses for converts covering Islamic beliefs, worship, and community integration.

Embrace – A Support Network for Muslim Converts

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A U.S.-based initiative offering community events and online discussions.

A Resource Guide for Muslims

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Islamic Finder offers prayer times, qibla, quran, tasbeeh, islamic places, islamic information and athan application for muslim communities.

Converts for Unity

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A group of converts living in Ottawa, Canada who believe it’s time that converts came together to help build bridges. There are enough of them to advise every corner of the Muslim community in their city, and beyond about how to better support those new to Islam, and how better to introduce Islam to those who are interested.

Islah LA

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Muslim social restoration striving to renew faith, education, unity, family, civic engagement, and economic empowerment in South Los Angeles.

Islam In Spanish

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To inspire, lead and pioneer solutions in educating Latinos and other communities about Islam through media production and grassroots outreach worldwide.

Handyworker Program for the Elderly

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The Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) Handyworker Program provides

free minor repairs for low-income, home-owning seniors and/or persons with disabilities to address basic health, safety, security and accessibility needs.

Khalil Center: Psychological & Spiritual Wellness Center

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Khalil Center is a psychological and spiritual community wellness center advancing the professional practice of psychology rooted in Islamic principles.

UMMA Health

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UMMA is committed to improving the well-being of underserved communities by offering high-quality healthcare to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay.

Therapy for Muslims

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A comprehensive website that will serve as a much-needed resource for everyone in our community by offering information that all of us can benefit from.

Find Help: Info & Resources

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Search and connect to support. Financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, and other free or reduced-cost help starts here.

Salaam Virtual Calming Room

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Take a moment to relax wherever you are, as this room serves a purpose to reconnect with yourself and take care of your wellbeing.

Department of Aging

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‍The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging provides community based services to seniors and their caregivers

Muslim Women Professionals

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By Muslim Women, For Muslim Women.

Asiyah Women's Center in NY

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The Asiyah Women’s Center is an emergency center in New York City addressing the gap of appropriate residential services for the Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, South Asian (AMEMSA) and Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) populations.

The Family & Youth Institute (FYI)

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The Family & Youth Institute is a national mental health research and education non-profit focusing on Muslim Americans’ well-being.

World News & Political

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