USTADH ABDELRAHMAN MURPHY
Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy is the Director of Community at Roots and the Masjid at Qalam. Through his work at Roots, he is committed to creating a welcoming environment, offering meaningful programs, and nourishing the hearts and minds of everyone who walks through the doors.
Born and raised in Chicago, Ustadh AbdelRahman holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Education and Religious Studies. Over the past decade, he has pursued traditional Islamic studies under the mentorship of scholars, most notably Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda.
He has served the community in full-time roles as a youth director, chaplain, imam, and now as the Director of Community.
WHAT IS FRIDAY GEMS?
Friday Gems is CelebrateMercy’s weekly live online program, which aims to further our mission to help people discover the truth about Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and transform their lives through his beautiful example and teachings.
For the average busy Muslim adult, it’s a great way to maintain a consistent connection with the most beloved ﷺ of God, on the most blessed day of the week.
Part 1 (30 min) of the session is a fulfillment of the tradition of the Prophet ﷺ to engage meaningfully with the 18th chapter of the Quran, The Cave (al-Kahf), every Friday. This practice holds various virtues. English translation is shown on the screen with the Arabic verses so that it’s a meaningful experience for the audience.
Part 2 (35 min) is an inspiring and practical reminder delivered by one of our esteemed teachers on a certain aspect of the Prophet’s ﷺ life, character and teachings. This is coupled with references to relevant passages in the Quran. The topic is presented in a manner that’s applicable to one’s own life, today’s world and current events.
Part 3 (25 min) is a heartfelt discussion and Q&A between the teacher and the audience. It’s a great opportunity to foster community and support one another, no matter where a person is in their journey. Emulating the Prophetic example, prayers and encouragement are exchanged, leading to a heart softening and spiritually uplifting experience.