Basirah

The Compass of the Believer

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2025 MSA PSG Annual Conference

Conference Theme

In an age of global crises and rampant misinformation, clarity is no longer optional, it is a divine mandate.

As injustice deepens, especially in Palestine, basirah, the God given insight to discern truth, becomes essential. Islam calls us not just to see, but to perceive, reflect, and act.

Say, This is my way: I invite to Allah with insight (basirah). [Yusuf 12:108]

This year’s conference invites us to cultivate that clarity in how we think, decide, and engage. Through the guidance of the Ahlul Bayt (as), we will explore media literacy, spiritual awareness, and critical reflection as tools to navigate modern injustices and prepare to stand with Imam Mahdi (aj). The need for basirah is now.

Speakers

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H.I. Sayed Abbas Aleya

Resident Alim | Seattle

Syed Ayleya has been the resident aalim of the Zainab Center in Seattle, Washington for the last 26 years.

H.I. Sheikh Usama

Resident Alim | Michigan

Shaykh Usama Abdulghani has studied for more than 20 years at the Islamic Seminary in Qum, focusing on Islamic Law and Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence.

H.I. Syed Ali Jafri

Resident Alim | Michigan

Syed Ali Jafri was born in New York and raised in Michigan. He earned his degrees from Michigan State University and the University of Texas School of Law. After practicing law for four years, he moved with his family to Qom in 2013 to pursue advanced studies in the ḥawzah. He currently serves as the resident alim at the Zainabia Center of Michigan and directs Dar al-Dhikr, an initiative dedicated to sharing Islam’s spiritual and intellectual heritage.

Brother Nurudeen Ali

Resident Alim | Florida

Sheikh Nurudeen was born and raised in the US Virgin Islands and converted to Islam at the age of 16. He’s studied in the distinguished hawza seminary of Qom for 8 years and now resides in Tampa, Florida.

Zainab Rights

Editor | TMJ News

Zainab Rights is a Muslim American Journalist and Editor in Chief at TMJ News Network. She holds a double degree in Political Science and Homeland Security and a Masters in Journalism. She has over 14 years of experience in political commentary, writing and video production.

Fatima El-Zein

Director | TMJ News

Pricing

Discounted pricing available before November 24, 2025

Children

5-10 years old

* Must be accompanied by a parent

$

70

$80 after Nov 24

$80 at the door

Student

$

140

$160 after Nov 24

$200 at the door

Adult

$

175

$200 after Nov 24

$240 at the door

Family Discount

10

%

off

* Have to be 4 or more people *

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MT National 2025

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