First Steps: Essentials of Islam | Imam Khalid Latif | Lesson 14 | 5.10.2023
Join Imam Khalid Latif each week for this enriching and iman-boosting course. Whether you are a new Muslim, a born Muslim, or just curious about Islam, this course is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with your fellow truth-seekers in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.
In this course, we’re going to explore what it means to be a Muslim, why it matters, and how our faith can uplift us and beautify every aspect of our lives. We’ll also cover the foundational beliefs of Islam, the inner and outer aspects of wudu', prayer, and fasting, and share some time-tested life hacks that will help you get through each day with your faith intact. We’re all on this journey together so come along for the ride!
Imam Khalid Latif is a University Chaplain for New York University, and Executive Director of the Islamic Center at NYU (ICNYU). Under his leadership, ICNYU became the first ever established Muslim student center at an institution of higher education in the United States. Imam Latif’s exceptional dedication and ability to cross interfaith and cultural lines on a daily basis brought him recognition throughout New York City, so much so that in 2007, Mayor Michael Bloomberg nominated Imam Latif to become the youngest chaplain in history of the New York City Police Department at the age of 24.
Most recently, Imam Latif was selected as one of 60 New York City leaders to serve on Mayor Bill de Blasio’s transition team, helping to recommend and select individuals for key roles in the current NYC administration and was also appointed to a “Task Force to Combat Hate” by NYC Public Advocate Letitia James to deal with the rise in Islamophobic, antisemitic, and anti-Sikh sentiment in NYC.
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