Muslim Chaplain

       

              Sohaib is a full time Muslim chaplain at
              Wesleyan University and Trinity College.
              He is also the author of The Koran  for
              Dummies (Wiley Publishing, 2004), and
              the Qur'an & Sayings of Prophet
              Muhammed (Skylight Paths, 2007).
              Read his complete bio here.

        The university Muslim Chaplain works with other chaplains to maintain and enhance
        religious and spiritual life on campus in five core areas:

             Ministry: Offering spiritual guidance in Friday sermons, leading congregational
             prayers, and fulfilling other religious rituals, such as marriage ceremonies.

            Guidance counseling: Assisting students with life's simple and difficult challenges,
            from theological concerns to family relations to time management, and
            everything in between.

            Advocacy: Working closely with university administration in ensuring that essential
            Muslim needs are accommodated on campus, including prayer space, halal dining
            options, etc.

            Teaching: Organizing educational seminars, lectures, forums, and discussions
            throughout the year on a variety of topics relating to Islamic beliefs, ethics, and
            spirituality, which are open to the entire campus community.

            Building interfaith relations: Developing opportunities and programs for healthy
            conversations and activities between religious communities on campus.

        You can reach Sohaib at 860-685-2285 or snsultan@wesleyan.edu. His office is at
        169 High Street, Room 210. Also, see his blog: Window To Islam.

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