
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:
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.