In our trying times, we must listen to the voices of reason and reflection, voices that bring to life the Islamic tradition in our daily lives. And so The Manara Collective invites you to this intimate interview with Hajja Najah Bazzy, longtime Islamic community servant-leader and founder of Zaman International. In the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, Hajja Najah guides us along a journey of faith, hope, and healing, sharing with us her most poignant lessons from a life devoted to serving our Creator.

Reviving the Sacred In Our Lives

Sacred Space: Najah Bazzy on Hope, Healing and Faith

In part I of this 2-series discussion, Shaykh Abdulrahman Cherri discusses what is meant by the Qur'an's salvific nature, the sacred nature of the text, exploring the limitations of comprehending Qur'an, and our relationship to the meaning of the text.

Salvific Nature of the Qur'an w/ Shaykh Abdulrahman Cherri

Seminarian Azhar Sheraze discusses how Islam presents itself as an eternal, universal, and everlasting way of life that provides guidance for everything we experience in life. But the ephemeral nature of the dunya in which we live involves contradictions, tensions, and paradoxes—both in the world of nature and in human society. This creates a challenging dynamic for the religious individual, who has to find a way to balance a world full of contradictions with his or her Islamic understanding.

Part II: Paradox of Religious Life w/ Br Azhar Sheraze

Islam presents itself as an eternal, universal, and everlasting way of life that provides guidance for everything we experience in life. But the ephemeral nature of the dunya in which we live involves contradictions, tensions, and paradoxes—both in the world of nature and in human society. This creates a challenging dynamic for the religious individual, who has to find a way to balance a world full of contradictions with his or her Islamic understanding.

The Paradox of Religious Life with Br. Azhar Sheraze

Hajj Hassanain returns for part II of this lecture series, discussing positivity in this world, its use in spiritual movement away from despair and hopelessness.

Part II: Navigating Through Pessimism, Negativity, and Despair w/ Hajj Hassanain Rajabali

Hajj Hassanain Rajabali visits Lighthouse for a discussion regarding spiritual health, and the repercussions of depression and despair.

Part I: Navigating through Negativity, Pessimism and Despair

In this introductory session, Brothers Ali Dabaja and Hassan Ali, and Sister Zeinab Chami reflect on the genesis of Lighthouse and a vision for the collective.

About Lighthouse (Manāra) Toward Sound Hearts, Minds & Spaces

Sayyid Hussain Makke visits Lighthouse Institute and discusses what is meant by journeying to the Sacred, while also exploring the layers of human belief among Muslims and other faith traditions.

In Search of the Sacred with Sayyid Hussain Makke

Sayyid Sulayman Hasan from the Ahl ul-Bayt Seminary visits Lighthouse and sheds lights on this timely topic.

Hierarchy, Systems of Change, and Shi'i Society

In the first part of this two-part lecture, Seminarian Haider Shah discusses the Islamic conception of Insān and the intended goal of being "human."

Part I: Insān, Between Karāmah and Danāwah

In this two part lecture, Seminarian Haider Shah discusses the Islamic conception of Insān.

Part II: Insān, Between Karāmah and Danāwah

Seminarian Brother Trent Carl visits Lighthouse for a thoughtful talk on the merits of silence in our lives, as a heavenly directive.

Silence, Worship and Spiritual Movement

Seminarian Brother Azhar Sheraze visits lighthouse institute and gives an essential talk regarding concepts of community, brotherhood, and it's relationship to worship.

On Akhuwa (Brotherhood) and Community

At Lighthouse Institute (Manara), our mission is to revive the sacred ethos of the Islamic tradition in the lives of Muslims as they navigate the challenges of modernity.

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Reviving the Sacred In Our Lives

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