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What stayed with you?After an evening with renowned photographer Peter Sanders, we asked attendees to share the images, ...
05/31/2026

What stayed with you?

After an evening with renowned photographer Peter Sanders, we asked attendees to share the images, stories, and reflections that lingered with them long after the presentation ended.

Swipe through to hear a few of their thoughts.

Something beautiful is coming to Houston. ๐ŸŒฟKahf โ€” the annual arts & culture magazine blending academic inquiry with arti...
05/28/2026

Something beautiful is coming to Houston. ๐ŸŒฟ

Kahf โ€” the annual arts & culture magazine blending academic inquiry with artistic expression โ€” is bringing its Issue III Release Tour to Houston, and we couldnโ€™t be more excited to host this evening with the community.

โœฆ KAHF ISSUE III LAUNCH โ€” HOUSTON
Friday, June 5th | 6โ€“9 PM
Sanman Studios | 109 Providence St, Houston, TX 77002

This third issue explores the theme of Color โ€” and its transformative effect on the human soul. From spirituality and cinema to poetry and photography, Kahf sits as naturally on a coffee table as it does in a readerโ€™s hands.

The evening includes:
๐ŸŽจ A curated art show
๐Ÿ’ Free mini bouquets by Danaโ€™s Touch with every magazine purchase
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ A curated menu by Kahf
โœจ A special exclusive item available only at this launch

This is more than a magazine โ€” itโ€™s a movement merging tradition with contemporary insight. Come experience it in person.

๐Ÿ”— RSVP here: https://luma.com/u9ctoakv
๐Ÿ“ธ Learn more & follow: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYxHnwOvk_U/?igsh=d25xeHNvMHpoaWYz

See you there, inshaโ€™Allah.

05/26/2026
We know what exhibit we can find Peter Sanders in! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us this week for two exciting events! ๐Ÿ“– Friday, May 22 ยท 8 PMH...
05/20/2026

We know what exhibit we can find Peter Sanders in! ๐ŸŒŸ Join us this week for two exciting events!

๐Ÿ“– Friday, May 22 ยท 8 PM
Heaven, Earth & The Ten Thousand Things
A stunning 25-year photographic journey through Muslim life in China
๐Ÿ“ River Oaks Islamic Center
โœ… Free & open to all

๐Ÿ–ผ Saturday, May 23 ยท 12โ€“3 PM
Through My Lens: A Life in Photography
Exhibition ยท Tea ยท Conversation ยท Book Signing with Peter Sanders himself
๐Ÿ“ Spring Street Studios
๐ŸŽŸ $15
๐Ÿ”— Event Tickets๏ฟผ

Houston, donโ€™t miss the rare chance to meet the man behind the lens. ๐Ÿ“ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Salaam Houston โ€” Peter Sanders is coming next weekFor 55 years, Peter Sanders carried his camera into the heart of the...
05/15/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Salaam Houston โ€” Peter Sanders is coming next week
For 55 years, Peter Sanders carried his camera into the heart of the Islamic world โ€” from the mountains of China to the streets of Makkah. Before all that, he was photographing Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan. Then he found Islam. What followed was one of the most extraordinary creative lives of our time.
Heโ€™s in Houston for two nights only.

๐Ÿ“– Event One โ€” FREE
Heaven, Earth & The Ten Thousand Things
A 25-year photographic journey through Muslim life in China
๐Ÿ—“ Friday, May 22 ยท 8 PM
๐Ÿ“ River Oaks Islamic Center
โœ… Free & open to all

๐Ÿ–ผ Event Two โ€” Gallery & Book Signing
Through My Lens: A Life in Photography
Exhibition ยท Books ยท Tea ยท Conversation with Peter himself
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, May 23 ยท 12โ€“3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Spring Street Studios
๐ŸŽŸ $15 ยท ๐Ÿ”— PeterSandersRisala.eventbrite.com

Donโ€™t miss the chance to meet the man behind the lens for the first time in Houston. Bring books to get them signed! ๐Ÿ“ธ

๐ŸŒŸ Dr. Shadee Elmasry is coming to Houston THIS FRIDAY, May 8th!๐ŸŒŸRisala Foundation presents two incredible opportunities ...
05/06/2026

๐ŸŒŸ Dr. Shadee Elmasry is coming to Houston THIS FRIDAY, May 8th!๐ŸŒŸ

Risala Foundation presents two incredible opportunities to benefit from one of our most beloved scholars โ€” donโ€™t miss either one!

๐Ÿ•Œ Jumuโ€™ah Khutbah
๐Ÿ“ River Oaks Islamic Center
๐Ÿ• 1:30 PM

๐ŸŒ™ Evening Program
โ€œPresence with Allah in a Performative Worldโ€
๐Ÿ“ Maryam Islamic Center
504 Sartartia Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77479
๐Ÿ•— 8:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM with extended Q&A

Share widely and bring your family and friends! See you there inshaโ€™Allah ๐Ÿค

in two weeks - Risala Foundation Presents:Dr. Shadee Elmasry โ€” In Houston!Alhamdulillah, weโ€™re thrilled to bring one of ...
04/28/2026

in two weeks - Risala Foundation Presents:
Dr. Shadee Elmasry โ€” In Houston!
Alhamdulillah, weโ€™re thrilled to bring one of the most recognized Islamic scholars in America to Houston for two events on Friday, May 8th.
Dr. Shadee Elmasry holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of London (SOAS) and has taught at Yale University, Trinity College, and Hartford Seminary. He is the founder of Safina Society - an institution dedicated to disseminating traditional knowledge live and online.
Online heโ€™s everywhere - over 1m views on social media and his Safina Society Podcast has published over 545 episodes covering everything from figh and tafsir to current events and youth issues.
Friday, May 8, 2026 - Two Events:
Jumuโ€™ah Khutbah - 1:30 PM
River Oaks Islamic Center
3110 Eastside St, Houston TX
โ€ข Evening Program โ€” 8:00
ยฐ Maryam Islamic Center
Bring your family, invite your friends. Both events are open to all.
See you there ุฅู† ุดุงุก ุงู„ู„ู‘ู‡

๐Ÿ•Œ in two weeks โ€“ Risala Foundation Presents: Dr. Shadee Elmasry โ€” In Houston!Alhamdulillah, weโ€™re thrilled to bring one ...
04/27/2026

๐Ÿ•Œ in two weeks โ€“ Risala Foundation Presents: Dr. Shadee Elmasry โ€” In Houston!

Alhamdulillah, weโ€™re thrilled to bring one of the most recognized Islamic scholars in America to Houston for two events on Friday, May 8th.

Dr. Shadee Elmasry holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of London (SOAS) and has taught at Yale University, Trinity College, and Hartford Seminary. ๏ฟผ He is the founder of Safina Society โ€” an institution dedicated to disseminating traditional knowledge live and online. ๏ฟผ

Online heโ€™s everywhere โ€” over 1m views on social media๏ฟผ and his Safina Society Podcast has published over 545 episodes covering everything from fiqh and tafsir to current events and youth issues.

๐Ÿ“… Friday, May 8, 2026 โ€” Two Events:
๐Ÿ• Jumuโ€™ah Khutbah โ€” 1:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ River Oaks Islamic Center
3110 Eastside St, Houston TX

๐ŸŒ™ Evening Program โ€” 8:00โ€“10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Maryam Islamic Center

Bring your family, invite your friends. Both events are open to all. See you there inshaโ€™Allah! ๐Ÿค

๐Ÿ“ธ PETER SANDERS: THROUGH MY LENSAn Intimate Afternoon with a Living LegendRisala Foundation invites you to a rare and ex...
04/26/2026

๐Ÿ“ธ PETER SANDERS: THROUGH MY LENS
An Intimate Afternoon with a Living Legend
Risala Foundation invites you to a rare and exclusive gathering with world-renowned photographer Peter Sanders.
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, May 23
โฐ 12 PM โ€“ 3 PM
๐Ÿ“ Silver Street Studios
โœจ An afternoon like no other:
โ˜• High Tea
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Live conversation with Peter Sanders
๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Curated gallery viewing
๐Ÿ“š Curated book selection available for purchase
๐Ÿค Meet the artist
โš ๏ธ Only 100 seats available
Reserve your seat now ๐Ÿ‘‡
http://petersandersrisala.eventbrite.com

Brought to you by Risala Foundation

:๐ŸŒŸ Salaam Houston โ€” Two Special Evenings with Peter Sanders in MayFor over 55 years, Peter Sanders has traveled the worl...
04/21/2026

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๐ŸŒŸ Salaam Houston โ€” Two Special Evenings with Peter Sanders in May
For over 55 years, Peter Sanders has traveled the world capturing the beauty, faith, and soul of the Islamic world. This weekend, he comes to Houston โ€” and you donโ€™t want to miss either event.

๐Ÿ“– Event 1 โ€”
Heaven, Earth & The Ten Thousand Things
A 25-year photographic journey through the lives of Muslims in China
๐Ÿ—“ Friday, May 22 ยท 8 PM
๐Ÿ“ River Oaks Islamic Center
๐ŸŽŸ Free & Open to All

๐Ÿ–ผ Event 2 โ€”
Through My Lens: A Life in Photography
Gallery exhibition ยท Books & signings ยท Tea & refreshments
๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, May 23 ยท 12:00โ€“3:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Silver Street Studios, Houston
๐ŸŽŸ $15 per person ยท Tickets required

Peter Sanders began his career photographing Jimi Hendrix and Bob Dylan before converting to Islam in 1971 โ€” going on to become the worldโ€™s most celebrated photographer of the Muslim world. This is a rare opportunity to meet the man behind the lens.
๐Ÿ”— Register for Saturday opens tomorrow
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