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Dear Beloved Community,
This is a gentle reminder to join us for our ongoing Ramadan live YouTube series! This month, AIC continues to welcome all believers and seekers who wish to reconnect with the Qur'an in a meaningful and compassionate way. Whether you are observant or lapsed, curious or committed, we invite you to participate in our open, unscripted, and thoughtful discussions.
Together, we are working towards understanding the timeless wisdom of the Qur'an and exploring its relevance in our contemporary lives. We hope to connect not just with the text, but with each other, as we navigate this sacred journey side by side.
Mark your calendars, subscribe to AIC's YouTube channel, bring your questions, and let’s continue our collective exploration of the Qur'an's inner chambers!
Join us LIVE on YouTube each night of Ramadan at 9 PM CST / 10 PM EST for a month of divine remembrance and spiritual rejuvenation!
Get ready for an enriching summer at AIC! Whether you’re looking to audit or earn credit, we’re offering exciting courses for non-degree students, as well as AIC undergraduate and graduate students who can take these classes as electives. Dive into a variety of subjects, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and explore the intersection of history, religion, and pop-culture. Classes are available online. Email [email protected] with any questions.
Class Featured Above: 'Rewriting the Script: The Rise of Muslim Creatives in Hollywood & Pop Culture' with Azhar Usman
This class examines the critical role of American Muslim artists in the production of authentic “American Muslim culture,” as age-old paradigms in Hollywood are eroding. It explores not only the ways in which the industry’s appetite for “Muslim representation” is growing, but also how American Muslim artists are uniquely situated to lead the culture, by producing meaningful, inspired, grounded “art,” rather than meaningless, vapid “pop culture entertainment.”
Azhar Usman is a Chicago-based, multi-hyphenate standup comedian (writer, actor, producer). As a pioneer among American Muslim comedians, he was the co-creator of Allah Made Me Funny–The Official Muslim Comedy Tour. Over the past two decades, he has worked closely with many Muslim entertainers, such as Dave Chappelle, Hasan Minhaj, Ramy Youssef, and Mo Amer. A member of the Writers Guild of America, his television writing credits include MO (Netflix) and RAMY (Hulu), both of which he served as Co-Executive Producer. As a member of SAG-AFTRA, his acting credits include MS. MARVEL (Disney+), DELI BOYS (Hulu), PATRIOT (Amazon), MOOZ-LUM (Independent Feature), and #1HAPPY FAMILY USA (Amazon). READ MORE!
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Welcoming students of all faiths and backgrounds, American Islamic College (AIC) is a Chicago-based institution of higher learning grounded in Islamic values and steeped in Islam’s rich and diverse intellectual and cultural traditions. AIC promotes appreciation for the scope and richness of Islamic history and civilization both in and beyond the classroom by means of significant research, impactful teaching, and informative public events highlighting Islam’s intellectual, artistic, and cultural expressions. Through rigorous scholarship and a commitment to social justice, the collective good, civic involvement, interfaith understanding, and intercultural engagement, AIC prepares students to become critical thinkers, visionary leaders,
and responsible global citizens.
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