Sheikh Yasir Fahmy

Shaykh Yasir Fahmy, senior imam at the Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center, introduced Boston mayor Marty Walsh at a town hall meeting February 24, 2017.

This imam wants to make America great, too

March 6, 2017
Religion

The Trump administration's rhetoric about Islam and terrorism is alarming to many Muslims. The imam at Boston's biggest mosque says the best response is to look outward.

This imam wants to make America great, too
Shaykh Yasir Fahmy preached on Friday, September 9th, at the Islamic Center of Boston Culture Center about the meaning of the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha.

These days of Eid are blessed — and trying — for American Muslims

September 12, 2016
Religion
These days of Eid are blessed — and trying — for American Muslims

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