To commemorate the leadership and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  Muslims in Memphis presents an event that echo’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s work for social justice in our country and communities. We honor his legacy by focusing on current day issues including the dreamers, immigrants, and social and racial equality. In these troubling times when voices of hatred and bigotry have been magnified, all of us must consider what we are willing to do to affect a positive change. We are thrilled to present our keynote speakers to discuss these topics. Dr. Yasir Qadhi  & Maryum Ali

Limited seating please R.S.V.P today  – No one under age of 14.

About the speakers

Dr. Yasir Qadhi
Yasir Qadhi was born in Houston,Texas and completed his primary and secondary education in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He graduated with a B.Sc.in Chemical Engineering from the University of Houston, after which he was accepted as a student at the Islamic University of Madinah. After completing a diploma in Arabic, he graduated with a B.A. from the College of Hadith and Islamic Sciences. Thereafter, he completed a M.A. in Islamic Theology from the College of Dawah, after which he returned to America and completed his doctorate, in Religious Studies, from Yale University. in Religious Studies, from Yale University.

Maryum Ali – Daughter of Muhammad Ali
Maryum Ali was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and is the eldest child of boxing legend Muhammad Ali’s nine children.  She is Social Worker with 18 years of experience in juvenile delinquency prevention and youth development and has worked in many capacities in this field.  Maryum has worked with over 300 families and was a Regional Manager for the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction & Youth Development in the City of Los Angeles.

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