Class Description

There is often confusion among Muslims on understanding the Islamic perspective regarding issues within the societies we live in, especially in places where we are the religious minority. How do we, as servants of Allah, navigate this sea of confusion and often times injustice while establishing, grounding ourselves, and leaning into our Islamic principles, values, ethics, and morals? In this course, we will take a look at human rights, wealth disparities, allying and standing with the most marginalized, racism and prejudices, reconciliation, among others, from the lens of justice within our faith tradition.


Class Day & Time

Sundays at 1:00 pm CST

Sept. 19th-Oct. 17th

 Participants must attend live sessions. Classes are NOT recorded. 

Program Policy: Once the session begins, NO refunds are allowed. 

Instructor

Hazel Gomez

Hazel Gómez graduated from Loyola University Chicago with double Bachelor’s degrees in Forensic Science and Biology. Currently, she is a faith-based community organizer with Dream of Detroit, a nonprofit that combines community organizing with strategic housing and land development to build a healthy community and empower a marginalized neighborhood; a neighborhood which she also lives in with her husband and children. In addition to being an advocate for women seeking traditional Islamic education, Hazel is studying the Islamic sciences with Rabata.org's Ribaat Academic Program under the tutelage of Shaykha Tamara Gray and other female shaykhas. She also dedicates her time as an advisor and board member to various nonprofits ranging from convert care and anti-racism work to bail reform. She is an avid reader of all things about Muslims in America and is interested in the research and creation of an authentic Latino Muslim experience.