KARAMAH Events
KARAMAH hosts several events in the form of lectures, networking events, workshops, discussion circles and educational programs to facilitate the friendly exchange of ideas and further educate the public about Shari’ah in general and the rights afforded to women under Islam in particular. Please check back often to see upcoming events.
Upcoming Events
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Law & Leadership
Summer Program 2026
KARAMAH is excited to announce that the 2026 LLSP program has been designed as a hybrid model of virtual learning in late June and early July 2026, with an engaging in-person component to take place in Washington, D.C. during the last two weeks of July 2026.
KARAMAH's Law and Leadership Program offers aspiring Muslim women leaders with a unique Islamic legal education, conflict resolution skills building, and leadership development experience. Through interactive workshops, thought provoking seminars, and site visits during the in-person segment, participants gain skills, knowledge and connections.
Applications are now open and Muslim women over the age of 18 who want to be considered for this competitive, but worthwhile and life-changing program, should apply as soon as possible. Available spots will be awarded on a rolling admissions basis and the deadline to apply is April 30, 2026.
Past Events
Dr. Amaara de Cuir of American University Delivers Lecture in Honor of Black History Month.
In our KARAMAH Thought Leaders Lecture with Dr. Amaarah DeCuir, a Senior Professional Lecturer at American University, as she explores: “A Critical Analysis of Secular Educational Leadership Practices Impacting a Local Muslim Community”
Can Minorities Also Be Bigoted?
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. presented on a panel hosted by the Prince George’s County’s Human Relations Commission and Prince George’s County’s Memorial Library System.
Dobbs: What’s Religion Got to Do With It?
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. moderated this panel as Co-Chair of the Religious Freedom Committee of the ABA Section of the Civil Rights and Social Justice.
50 Years On: The History and Status of Title VII’s Religious Accommodation Provisions
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. gave welcoming remarks as Co-Chair of the Religious Freedom Committee of the ABA Section of the Civil Rights and Social Justice.
Women in Faith – Dealing with Intolerance: How Does Our Faith Guide Us to Deal with Intolerance?
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. presented on a panel hosted by the Prince George’s County’s Human Relations Commission and Prince George’s County’s Memorial Library System.
Religion After Roe: Abortion in Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. presented on a panel on the recent SCOTUS decision in the Dobbs case.
American Muslim Poll 2022 – Abortion Legality and American Muslims
Abed Awad, Esq. presented on a panel on the recent SCOTUS decision in the Dobbs case.
Jews, Muslims, and others say Roe vs. Wade reversal threatens their religious freedom
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. was quoted several times in this article in the Los Angeles Times.
Is there Still Separation of Church and State? A Rapid Response to SCOTUS Recent Religious Freedom/Liberty Decisions
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. was the moderator of this panel as Vice Chair of the Religious Freedom Committee of the ABA Section of the Civil Rights and Social Justice.
Let Freedom Ring Interview
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. was interviewed for the Let Freedom Ring podcast on perspectives on abortion and Islam and thoughts on Supreme Court Dobbs case.
United Nations, Committee on Status of Women
Rahmah A. Abdulaleem, Esq. moderated a discussion on with alumnae from KARAMAH’s Law & Leadership Summer Program that discussed how the program came about, the goals of the program, and how this program has encouraged Muslim women to play more active roles in their communities.
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