Commentaries

Abusing Women, Abusing Islam
4:06
Highlighting the Muslim Public Affairs Council researh paper on women in Islam.
Burning the Quran
3:49
Dr. Hathout discusses how to react to hate speech.
Campaign Against Terror
4:20
In an effort to combat terrorism, Dr. Hathout explains how to deal with animosity without the use of violence.
Challenges and Opportunities for American Muslims
5:07
Dr. Hathout highlights the opportunities and the challenges, both internally and externally, of the American Muslim community.
Challenging the Call for Terror
3:09
Challenging the so-called experts in the media who misinterpret verses in the Quran and claim Islam promotes terrorism.
Charity in Islam
3:17
Dr. Hathout explains the purpose of Zakat.
Civic Engagement
9:21
By using verses from the Quran and examples from the Prophet’s life, Dr. Hathout discusses the importance of Muslim involvement in government and community affairs.
Fighting Islamophobia
2:32
Dr Hathout discusses how we should not have defensive campaigns but should be involved with our communities to represent Islam.
Questions You Were Always Afraid to Ask
In this series of videos, Dr. Hathout answers controversial questions and explains the Islamic point of view on each.
MPAC’s 2013 Convention Keynote Address
10:55
Dr. Hathout explains how the motor of Islam (the belief in one God, mercy and compassion) must be prevalent in Muslims if Islam is to progress.
Importance of Voting
2:21
Dr. Hathout briefly discusses the importance of voting.
Islam’s Relevance in the Modern Age
9:50
The danger of Islam becoming irrelevant in today’s time
Islamophobia
6:50
How the short documentary Fitna is spreading fear into our society.
Obsession
5:37
Dr. Hathout discusses the impact of Islamophobia on our democracy and pluralism, using the example of the production of the documentary “Obsession”
Palestine/Israel
2:40
Setting the record straight: the other side of the story.
Protests Against Islamic Symbols
3:51
The growing protest of building mosques around the world.
Relating to Others
8:19
Relaying the message of Islam to Muslim and non-Muslim using the examples of the Prophet Muhammad.
Shariah
14:29
A brief description of Sharia and its purpose.
Fostering Faith through Family
5:36
Dr. Hathout discusses the family life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his responsibilities at home.
Current State of the Ummah
14:01
What have we learned from the Arab Spring and the Egyptian Revolution? Can people initiate change? Dr. Hathout explores the many issues affecting the Ummah including Islamists, counter revolutionists, and conspiracy theories.