"Verse 49:13 - 'So That You May Know One Another'" Khutbah by Tasneem F. Noor (7/29/16)

Khateebah Tasneem Farrah Noor delivers the 19th khutbah for The Women's Mosque of America on July 29th, 2016. In her khutbah, she shares her reflections on Qur'an verse 49:13 "O humankind! Behold, We have created you all out of a male and a female, and have made you into nations and tribes, so that you might come to know one another..." and how this verse offers important insights on healing racial tension in America. This jumma'a marked the first of The Women's Mosque of America's 3-part post-jumma'a discussion circle series on #BlackLivesMatter and how Muslims can draw upon the example of the Prophet Muhammad (p) to use our hearts, tongues, and hands to stand for justice.

Bio:
Tasneem Farah Noor is a speaker, facilitator, Life coach, and the author of the book “The Faith Connection: Your Journey Starts with Knowing Yourself.” She has her Masters in Education from UCLA; and her coaching certification from the Life Mastery Institute. She has worked on university campuses like UCLA and Cal State LA. After a rewarding career in higher education for seven years, Tasneem transitioned to Life coaching and facilitating interfaith dialogue as her full-time career. She is the lead Muslim facilitator for NewGround: A Muslim Jewish Partnership for change, and sits on five different interfaith boards including the Interfaith Council at the Islamic Center of Southern California. Prior to moving to Los Angeles, CA in 2000, she lived in India, Pakistan, and Dubai.