Building Healthy Masjids | Dr. Shadee ElMasry | #59

The significance behind a healthy community is critical because they serve as an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. But how do we build healthy communities?

In this podcast, we are joined by Dr. Shadee ElMasry to discuss how to create thriving communities, the importance of building masjids and the role of MSA’s.

Timestamps:

0:00 Introduction

0:57 Building Communities in the West

6:29 Influence and Concern

8:18 Engaging Communities

15:10 The Importance of Mosques

24:51 1st Gen vs 2nd Gen Muslims

29:06 Diversity

33:33 The Power of Umrah

39:11 Fitrah

41:49 Mirroring Those Closest to You

44:03 MSA

46:50 Financing Mosques

57:16 Conclusion