About Frames host, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans

Ubaydullah Evans is ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence and the first African-American graduate of Al-Azhar’s Shari’a program. After converting to Islam in high school, he studied locally and abroad—including IIE, Tarim, and Cairo. He also teaches with Ta’leef Collective and IMAN. At ALIM, he’s a core instructor for the Summer Program, teaching Islamic law, Shama’il, and the Aphorisms of Ibn Ata’illah.

Frames Podcast 🎙️

Join ALIM’s Scholar-in-Residence, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, for monthly Frames live discussions featuring respected scholars from across the country. These conversations dive into timely, relevant topics shaping Muslim thought today — offering sharp insights, meaningful reflections, and perspectives you won’t hear anywhere else.

American Learning Institute for Muslims (ALIM)

Established in 1998, ALIM promotes the empowered, religiously grounded development of American Muslim individuals, families, and communities through Islamic Literacy, which is the establishment and critical engagement of the intellectual and spiritual foundations of Islam. It envisions cultivating Muslims who are intellectually and spiritually grounded, able to engage critically with their faith, and contribute meaningfully to society.

Guided by world-class scholars, Dr. Sherman Jackson, Dr. Ali Sulaiman Ali, Dr. Muneer Fareed, Ustadh Ubaydullah Evans, and esteemed guest scholars, ALIM offers accessible, faith-affirming educational experiences that bridge tradition and modernity. Through dynamic programs and community engagement, ALIM develops leaders rooted in the Qur’an, Sunnah, and guided by the enduring legacy of the Islamic tradition.

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