Commentaries

Fighting Islamophobia
Dr. Maher Hathout
Time: 2 minutes 32 seconds

Dr Hathout discusses how we should not have defensive campaigns but should be involved with our communities to represent Islam.

Abusing Women, Abusing Islam
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2009
Time: 4 minutes 6 seconds

Highlighting the Muslim Public Affairs Council researh paper on women in Islam.

Burning the Quran
Dr. Maher Hathout
Time: 3 minutes 49 seconds

How to react to hate speech.

Campaign Against Terror
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2007
Time: 4 minutes 20 seconds

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
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2010
Time: 5 minutes 7 seconds

Dr. Hathout highlights the opportunities and the challenges, both internally and externally, of the American Muslim community.

Challenging the Call for Terror
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2010
Time: 3 minutes 9 seconds

Challenging the so-called experts in the media who misinterpret verses in the Quran and claim Islam promotes terrorism.

Charity in Islam
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2010
Time: 3 minutes 17 seconds

Dr. Hathout explains the purpose of Zakat.

Civic Engagement
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2000
Time: 9 minutes 21 seconds

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.

MPAC's 2013 Convention Keynote Address
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2013
Time: 10 minutes 55 seconds

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
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2008
Time: 2 minutes 21 seconds

Dr. Hathout briefly discusses the importance of voting.

Islam's Relevance in the Modern Age
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2008
Time: 9 minutes 50 seconds

The danger of Islam becoming irrelevant in today’s times.

Islamophobia
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2008
Time: 6 minutes 50 seconds

How the short documentary Fitna is spreading fear into our society.

Obsession
Dr. Maher Hathout
Time: 5 minutes 37 seconds

Using the example of the production of the documentary “Obsession,” Dr. Hathout discusses the impact of Islamophobia on our democracy and pluralism.

Palestine/Israel
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2010
Time: 2 minutes 40 seconds

Setting the record straight: the other side of the story.

Protests Against Islamic Symbols
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2010
Time: 3 minutes 51 seconds

The growing protest of building mosques around the world.

Relating to Others
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2008
Time: 8 minutes 19 seconds

Relaying the message of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims using the examples of the Prophet Muhammad.

Shariah
Date: 2010
Time: 14 minutes 29 seconds

A brief description of Sharia and its purpose.

Fostering Faith through Family
Dr. Maher Hathout
Time: 5 minutes 36 seconds

Dr. Hathout discusses the family life of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his responsibilities at home.

Current State of the Ummah
Dr. Maher Hathout
Date: 2013
Time: 14 minutes 1 second

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.