Mar 6Islamic TheologyThe following notes were taken by me during the 2017 ALIM program. I am sharing them here so others may benefit from what I learned. To the extent I’ve made any errors in either understanding or communicating a concept, that fault is entirely my own, and not that of my…Theology6 min readTheology6 min read
Feb 22Lessons from the Prophet’s LifeThe following notes were taken by me during the 2017 ALIM program. I am sharing them here so others may benefit from what I learned. The first section is a broad overview of why and how we should study the Seerah. The second section very briefly touches on the major…Seerah16 min readSeerah16 min read
Feb 9On War & PeacePick a moment in your life. One where you had to make a life changing decision. Now, think of all the the factors that informed that decision. The currents and counter-currents involved. All the emotions at play. How you felt in that moment. Think of everything in your life that…Leo Tolstoy28 min readLeo Tolstoy28 min read
Jun 6, 2022The Age of Surveillance Capitalism — NotesThe following is for educational purposes only. It is a collection of quotes, themes, passages, and reflections on “The Age of Surveillance Capitalism,” by Shoshana Zuboff. This book describes how large tech companies have created a brand new market place that is fueled by the collection of our data and…Surveillance8 min readSurveillance8 min read
Apr 25, 2022Folklore — Taylor Swift’s Homage to The Great GastbyBack in our younger and more vulnerable years, when we thought a few months of Covid was all we had to endure, Taylor Swift released Folklore. I was studying for the California Bar Exam at the time, and I was not a Taylor fan. Like many, Folklore served as my…Taylor Swift6 min readTaylor Swift6 min read
Jul 17, 2020Islam and the Blackamerican — Sherman JacksonThe following is a list of quotes and passages from Dr. Sherman Jackson’s book, “Islam and the Blackamerican,” and should be used for educational purposes only. Introduction: “Islam has achieved its greatest success in the United States among the Blackamerican masses…Among the great Western democracies, America is unique in that the…Sherman Jackson8 min readSherman Jackson8 min read
Jun 23, 2020The Trouble With Principle — Quotes and Lessons from Stanley Fish“The trouble with principle is, first, that it does not exist, and second, that nowadays bad things are done in its name” Introduction: Neutral principles: “would I reach the same result if the substantive interest were otherwise” Machiavelli: “there is no general rule, for everything varies with circumstances…Were he to have…Stanley Fish8 min readStanley Fish8 min read
Apr 23, 2020Our lives are more valuable than the stock marketIn a perfect world, we could protect the health of our citizens while also maintaining the strength of our economy. …Covid-194 min readCovid-194 min read
Sep 17, 2018Tips on getting into law schoolThis article covers what you need to know on how to get into a top law school. WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS? To get into a top law school, you have to beat the numbers game — the players with the highest GPA and LSAT win. This article does a great job of explaining why…Education7 min readEducation7 min read
Jul 9, 2018Lessons and Quotes From Assata ShakurAssata is a former Black Panther, dubiously convicted “cop killer,” and wanted “terrorist,” whose story carries with it profound insights on our political, social, and legal systems that everyone needs to understand. Her crucifixion by the state began in 1973 when New Jersey Police officers pulled Assata over on the…BlackLivesMatter6 min readBlackLivesMatter6 min read
