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Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia

Founder & President

Darul Qasim College

Glendale Heights

Founder and President of Darul Qasim College and the Al Amin Ethics Institute.

Credentials

Classical Dars-e-Nizami training; founded Darul Qasim (1999); founded the Al Amin Ethics Institute (2021).

Teaches

TafsirFiqh — GeneralAqeedah & TheologyIslamic FinanceLeadership

Languages

English · delivers khutbahArabic · delivers khutbahUrdu

Available for

Khutbah / Friday sermonClasses & halaqas

Contact & links

Services at Darul Qasim College

Qur'an classes

Source: institutional page.

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What does the Sharīʿah require of Muslims living in the United States?

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What does the Sharīʿah require of Muslims living in the United States? Public discussions about Sharīʿah sometimes generate some confusion. Drawing upon the Qurʾān and the Islamic legal tradition, Dr. Muḥammed Stodolsky explains the classical distinction between Dār al-Islām and Dār al-Kufr, what Sharīʿah truly encompasses, and why its application differs according to legal context without compromising a Muslim’s commitment to Islam. Read the full article and explore the scholarly perspective: https://darulqasim.org/a-further-discussion-on-shariah-in-the-usa/ [Sharīʿah, Islamic law, Islam in America, United States, Dār al-Islām, Dār al-Kufr, Islamic theology, Islamic jurisprudence, fiqh, Qurʾān, Sunnah, Muslim scholarship, Dr. Muḥammed Stodolsky, Darul Qasim College, constitutional order] #Sharīʿah #IslamicLaw #IslamInAmerica #IslamicScholarship #americanmuslims

New Article | The Shari’ah of America: The Truths We Never Held Dear

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New Article | The Shari’ah of America: The Truths We Never Held Dear How should Muslims understand the relationship between the Shari’ah, constitutional order, and life as a religious minority in America? In this essay, Mawlana Saaleh Baseer, a graduate of Darul Qasim College, responds to recent critiques of Shaykh Amin Kholwadia’s remarks in Washington, D.C. Drawing on the Islamic legal tradition, constitutional history, theology, and historical context, he argues that these questions require careful scholarly engagement rather than reductive readings of the classical tradition. As noted in the Editor’s Note, the views expressed are those of the author. Darul Qasim publishes this essay as part of an ongoing scholarly conversation rooted in intellectual rigor, historical nuance, adab, and the sincere pursuit of truth. Read the full essay: https://darulqasim.org/the-shariah-of-america-the-truths-we-never-held-dear/ [Shari’ah, Islamic law, Hanafi fiqh, Uṣūl al-Fiqh, constitutional order, U.S. Constitution, Muslim minorities, Islamic political thought, Islamic theology, Māturīdī theology, Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Mawlana Saaleh Baseer, Darul Qasim College, Islamic scholarship, Islamic intellectual tradition, Muslim citizenship, classical Islamic tradition.] #Shariah #IslamicLaw #IslamicThought #americanmuslims #muslimsinamerica

Islam, Sharīʿah, and the American Constitutional Order
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Islam, Sharīʿah, and the American Constitutional Order In this timely address from Washington, DC, Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia examines a frequently misunderstood principle of Islamic jurisprudence: the legal obligations of Muslims living in non-Muslim societies. Grounded in the classical Islamic legal tradition, his remarks offer an important framework for understanding the relationship between Sharīʿah and the U.S. Constitution. Read the transcript: https://darulqasim.org/muslims-do-not-subscribe-to-sharia-law-in-the-united-states/ Listen to the full talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hsD16ZwnOM #shariah #usmuslims #muslimban #americanmuslims #sharialaw Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, Islam and the U.S. Constitution, Sharīʿah, Islamic jurisprudence, fiqh, Muslims in America, law of the land, constitutional order, religious freedom, Islamic legal tradition, non-Muslim societies, American Muslims, Islamic theology, Darul Qasim, Islamic law, Hanafi jurisprudence, constitutional compatibility, Islam in America, legal theory, Washington DC panel discussion

Alhamdulillah we are excited to announce the DQ Academy for Girls is Now Enrolli Instagram

Alhamdulillah we are excited to announce the DQ Academy for Girls is Now Enrolling 9th, 10th, and 11th Grade Students for the 2026–2027 Academic Year. Designed under the personal guidance of Shaykh Amin Kholwadia, the DQ Academy for Girls is an all-girls private high school, offering a rigorous college-preparatory level curriculum integrated with Islamic values. - Advanced Mathematics & ELA Courses - Fine Arts & Physical Education - Classical Arabic - Islamic Ethics Registration closes July 31st. Enroll your daughter before spots fill up, and spread the word to other family and friends! Register Now: bit.ly/DQAEnroll Tuition Information: bit.ly/DQATuition Learn more: www.dqacademy.org To learn more about the school, meet the team, or tour the campus, email [email protected]. #IslamicEducation #MuslimGirlsEducation #IslamicHighSchool #collegeprep Chicago Islamic school, Illinois Muslim school, Islamic high school enrollment, Muslim girls education, faith-based education.

In this Hikam of Ibn Ataillah series, Shaykh Amin Kholwadia discusses the effect Instagram

In this Hikam of Ibn Ataillah series, Shaykh Amin Kholwadia discusses the effects of nawafil (supererogatory acts) after fulfilling our fara’id (obligatory duties). Listen to the full Hikam series on the Al-Qasim Media website. https://alqasimmedia.com/downloads/hikam-ibn-ata-illah-complete-lecture-set/

A very Mubarak Islamic New Year (1448) from @shaykhaminkholwadia and all of us a Instagram

A very Mubarak Islamic New Year (1448) from @shaykhaminkholwadia and all of us at Darul Qasim College. May Allah ﷻ make this year one of barakah in your quest for more knowledge. Āmīn!

In this discussion, Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia addresses the intersection of Instagram

In this discussion, Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia addresses the intersection of Islamic principles and mental health, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining a sane, resilient mind in the face of life’s inevitable challenges. Listen to the series. Link in bio

Shaykh Ahmed Saad reflects on what it truly means to be an ʿālim — and honors Sh Instagram

Shaykh Ahmed Saad reflects on what it truly means to be an ʿālim — and honors Shaykh Amin Kholwadia as a living embodiment of that ideal.

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✨ Reintroducing Shaykh Amin Kholwadia ✨

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✨ Reintroducing Shaykh Amin Kholwadia ✨ As many of you are new to the page, we felt it is important to reintroduce Shaykh Amin. Founder of Darul Qasim College, Shaykh Amin has dedicated his life to teaching, mentoring, and reviving Islam’s rich intellectual tradition. With decades of study and scholarship, he continues to guide students, professionals, and seekers of knowledge toward a deeper understanding of the Qur’an, Sunnah, and Islamic thought. 📚 His work bridges classical scholarship with modern challenges, reminding us that Islam is not just a faith to practice — but a worldview to live by. Follow along here for excerpts from his lectures, reflections, and resources to enrich your journey of faith and knowledge. 🌿 Full bio here: https://darulqasim.org/about-us/shaykhamin/ #ShaykhAmin #DarulQasim #IslamicKnowledge #SacredKnowledge #Quran #Sunnah #IslamicHeritage

Talks & Writings

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Theology & Kalam

The True Purpose of Knowledge (al-Ghazzali vs Ibn Sina)

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The True Purpose of Knowledge — full lecture

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Tasawwuf

Al-Risalah al-Qushayriyyah — Session 1

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Islamic Education & Scholarship

Funding Islamic Scholarship

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Khutbahs & Talks

Sermons & talks (MCC East Bay) — playlist

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