Towards Sacred Activism

When: Saturday, March 13 – Sunday, March 14; 10 am – 2 pm EST
Location:  ONLINE ONLY

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Description: The Towards Sacred Activism workshop will delve into the basis and pre-requisites of activism according to Islamic sacred law, and provide suggestions regarding fortifying one’s positions within an Islamic framework while engaged in activism circles that are primarily driven by secular sensibilities. The workshop will specifically discuss parameters when engaging pro-LGBTQ proponents and organizers.

Program Outcomes

Objectives and Learning Outcomes:

1) Learn definitions of Justice according to Islamic sacred law.
2) Become familiar with textual basis for communal and individual obligations for enjoining good and forbidding evil.
3) Learn the conditions and recognize the comportment for sacred activism.
4) Learn the operational differences between alliances and coalitions.
5) Suggest steps for spiritual self-care in activism spaces.
6) Assist in providing confidence when engaging activists who are on the Left and the Right.
7) Provide resources for future activism and community organizing.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Dawud Walid is member of the Michigan Muslim Community Council’s Scholars and Imams board, a senior fellow at Auburn Seminary based in New York and the executive director of CAIR-MI.  He previously served as an imam at Masjid Wali Muhammad in Detroit and the Bosnian American Islamic Center in Hamtramck, MI.  He is the author of the books Towards Sacred Activism and Blackness and Islam. 

WORKSHOP FEE

General admission: $60

Students: $20

Financial aid is also available for all courses. Please scroll down to find out more:

FINANCIAL AID

The Boston Islamic Seminary is committed to providing quality instruction to all, regardless of financial circumstances, through a generous financial aid program.

Please note that financial aid is offered on a first come, first served basis until available funds are exhausted.  Please apply as early as possible to increase your chances of being awarded.

Boston Islamic Seminary admits students of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin.

If you have any questions, please write to info@bostonislamicseminary.org.