This course will help students become more thoughtful and intentional in the way they approach new ideas, challenges, and perspectives. It will give them the ability to evaluate information critically, separate cultural habits from authentic Islamic principles, and avoid blind imitation by cultivating independent thought rooted in faith.

Students will learn the tools of critical thinking and problem-solving, paired with the ability to innovate while staying grounded in Islamic ethics. They will explore how to analyze information, ask better questions, and build resilience in a world that often pressures them to conform to popular trends or shallow thinking.

This class is perfect for youth, professionals, and community members who want to strengthen their intellectual independence. It is especially suited for those seeking to balance faith with modern challenges, develop leadership skills, and think more deeply about the choices they make in life.

Sayyid Haidar Bahreluloom

Sayyid Haidar Bahreluloom is a strategist, lecturer, and public intellectual. His studies under the tutelage of the professors of the Islamic Seminary in the Holy City of Najaf, and his lectures in communities across the globe, have ranged across theology, jurisprudence, philosophy, ethics, and community development. In addition to serving as an advisor and trustee of The Mainstay Foundation, Sayyid Bahreluloom is a strategy consultant at a research and advisory firm.

  • Start Date: Friday, September 19th, 2025
  • End Date: Friday, December 05th, 2025
  • Start Time: 07:00 PM ET
  • Duration: 60-minutes
  • Offered: In-Person & Virtual
  • Location: The Mainstay Foundation
    • 15170 N. Commerce Dr. Dearborn, MI 48120