PROJECT ILLUMINE II:

BACKGROUND

Building upon the wealth of knowledge, beauty, and wisdom from Project Illumine: The Light of the Qur'an, the first complete original English language commentary on the Qur’an (tafsir) in over forty years, we are pleased to present Project Illumine II: Decolonizing the Sirah in the Age of Islamophobia, an in-depth re-examination of the life of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from the original sources.

• A Global Virtual Master Class, taught by our Scholar in Residence, Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl. 
• We are creating the knowledge to DECOLONIZE and RESIST.
• To reclaim our history, our narratives, and our dignity, we must relearn our rich tradition anew - minus the colonial filter.

WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT:

• Islamophobia is a billion dollar industry. It is based on racism. It targets Muslims and is designed to create doubt and crises of faith.
• In the age of information and technology, you do not have to occupy territory to colonize it. You simply have to control information.
• Islamophobia disempowers Muslims. Even when mentioning the words “Islam” or “Prophet Muhammad,” Muslims feel a sense of dread.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Please donate to help us make this knowledge come to life, first as a virtual class, and then ultimately as a complete body of published work. Let this be your legacy for future generations. Every donation is Zakat Eligible!

WHAT YOUR DONATION WILL SUPPORT:

• Globally accessible subscription-based virtual halaqas at The Usuli Institute 
• Professional Recording and Podcasting
• Technology Platform
• Transcription Services and Editing
• Research
• Marketing
• Design Services
• Publishing
• Labor

WHY YOUR CONTRIBUTION IS IMPORTANT:

This project is an act of resistance and education to undo the damage of colonial narratives. Projects like this are about truth-telling. It is 100% donor-supported.

MATCHING GIFT CAMPAIGN NOW THROUGH 31 December 2024!

Every donation up to $20,000 will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous donor!