Living with Intention

Join us for a four-part, biweekly guest-speaker & dinner series exploring how Islam is lived through ethical practice, service, and principled engagement. Anchored in the Qur’anic pairing of halal and tayyib (permissible and wholesome/good), it offers tools for navigating the moral complexities of contemporary life.

Rather than simply asking: “what is permissible?,” this series asks: what is good, wise, and ethically sound in our time and place? It invites reflection on key questions, such as: what is demanded of us today, and how should we respond to urgent, often polarizing, questions and calls to action? 

Session 1: Standing Up When the World is Falling Down: Facing Crises with Integrity

Saturday, October 4, 4PM-6PM (Dinner reception to follow)

Themes: Moral fortitude, ethical courage, principled response to crisis, Islamic ethics in public life

The devastation we witness on our screens—foremost in Gaza—can leave us shaken, grieving, and asking not only what we can do, but also how we can carry ourselves in the face of such suffering.

Join us for a discussion with Dr. H.A. Hellyer, a prolific voice on contemporary crises in both media and policy circles. Dr. Hellyer draws on his extensive experience across leading academic institutions (Cambridge, Harvard) and policy organizations (Brookings, Carnegie) to explore how moral and spiritual frameworks within Islam can guide our response to conflict, injustice, and human suffering. He examines how the cultivation of personal integrity, steadfastness, and reflection can shape ethical action in turbulent times. Participants will engage with the ways Islamic teachings offer grounding, clarity, and courage for navigating both individual and collective responsibilities in moments of moral urgency.

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Free and open to all. RSVP required; space is limited

Location: 5659 S Woodlawn Avenue (private residence)