Abdal Hakim Jackson – Living As Fully Righteous Muslims in America

About this lecture

In this powerful lecture delivered at a masjid in Oakland, Sheikh Abdal Hakim Jackson draws on his 30 years as an American Muslim to challenge the community to embrace their unique historical role. He argues that American Muslims stand at a pivotal crossroads — capable of sparking a global renaissance of Islam — by embodying the core genius of the faith: living life both fully and righteously, without contradiction. Through reflections on Islamic law, community building, ego, self-discovery, and the spirit of a champion, he calls every Muslim — scholar, poet, businessperson, and athlete alike — to contribute their God-given gifts to building an Islamic civilization in America.