NYU Islamic Center Podcasts

Episodi

• A few descriptions of Jannah | Jummah Khutbah by Tamim Islam 17.04.2026 29min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Reflections from Sura Al Isra Chapter 17 of the Quran | Kutbah by Tamim Islam' 03.04.2026 21min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• What Have I Sacrificed for the Sake of Allah SWT | Kutbah by Tamim Islam 31.03.2026 29min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Laylatul Qadr: The Holiest Night in Islam By Tamim Islam 16.03.2026 26min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Surah Kahf: The Story of the People of the Cave By Tamim Islam 16.03.2026 23min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Story of Salman Al Farsi By Tamim Islam 27.02.2026 35min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Making The Most Of Our Time During Ramadan By Tamim Islam 21.02.2026 23min

  Join Khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Unlocking a Perfect Ramadan: Conditions for Divine Acceptance By Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 20.02.2026 25min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Emotional Intelligence In The Sunnah Khutbah by Tamim Islam 17.02.2026 28min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Increasing Mindfulness Before Ramadan Khutbah by Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 17.02.2026 33min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• How Does God Honor the Human Being? Khutbah by Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 17.02.2026 29min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Simple deeds, Great Rewards, And The Importance Of Sha’ban | Khutbah by Tamim Islam 17.02.2026 26min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Dua and Ending on a Good Note | Khutbah by Tamim Islam 12.12.2025 28min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Prophetic Advice to Abu Dhar Al-Ghufari, Part 12 with Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 12.12.2025 29min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Upholding Good Character | Khutbah Tamim Islam 29.11.2025 29min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Story Of Yunus A.S. | Khutbah By Tamim Islam 14.11.2025 22min
• Prophetic Advice to Abu Dhar Al-Ghufari, Part 11 with Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 14.11.2025 29min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Ihsan in Action | Tamim Islam 12.11.2025 25min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Prophetic Advice to Abu Dhar Al-Ghufari, Part 10 with Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer 07.11.2025 28min

  Join us for a Jummah Khutbah as Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer delivers a sermon on the timeless prophetic advice to Abu Dhar al-Ghifari (r), offering guidance and lessons for our lives today. Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! Dr. Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer is the Executive Director for the Islamic Center and University Chaplain at New York University. He holds a doctorate in education from NYU, with a focus on the identity development of Muslim Minorities demographics in the United States. Pursuing the classical course of Islamic education, he studied in the Seminary of Karbala, Iraq, one of the most prominent centers for Islamic learning. As a faith leader and social activist, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer has lectured at various universities, seminars, and workshops across the United States, Canada, Europe, East Africa, and the Middle East. As a highly sought-after lecturer and religious leader, he regularly leads prayer services and delivers sermons across North America. Due to the political and social climate, he has been making strides in the greater New York area by taking part in several interfaith seminars and discussions with the goal of increasing dialogue with faith leaders. In 2019, Dr. Sheikh Jaffer co-founded Pillars of Peace, a non-profit established in order to address a gap in appropriate services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence from all backgrounds and in particular within the Muslim community. In addition to his roles at NYU’s Islamic Center, Dr. Shaykh Jaffer serves as a Professor of Public Service of NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where he teaches courses on Islamic Law and Islamic Spirituality and a Visiting Professor at the Bayan Graduate School. ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new
• Salah, A Pillar of Faith: Khutbah Tamim Islam 03.11.2025 23min

  Join khateeb Tamim Islam in the GCASL Grand Hall this Friday at 1:15 PM EDT for an inspiring and heartfelt khutbah (sermon). Allah ﷻ has ordained Friday (Jumu'ah) as a blessed day of gathering and reflection for us, the 'ummah of Muhammad ﷺ, so come and spend this special day with your brothers and sisters here at the IC. All are welcome! ______________________ Support the NYU Islamic Center Our operating and programmatic budget comes directly from donations and as our community grows, so do our expenses. If you are interested in making a one-time, monthly, annual, or general donation to the NYU Islamic Center, please do so at: givecampus.com/campaigns/25895/donations/new