Khalid Latif - The Social Roots Of Our Personal Prejudices

About this lecture

In this Jumu'ah reflection, Imam Khalid Latif examines the social and psychological roots of prejudice, discrimination, and racism, drawing on Social Identity Theory, the Minimal Group Paradigm, and Islamic teachings on the heart. He challenges listeners to honestly confront their own internalized biases and microaggressions, explaining how stereotyping, in-group formation, and systemic racism are deeply interconnected. The khutbah concludes with a call to community action — including a book club, documentary screenings, and ongoing panels — to build genuine solidarity with Black communities in America and oppressed peoples around the world.