A group of American imams met in Houston during 25-28 Apr. for the fifth annual imam workshop. Held under the auspices of the Assembly of Muslim Jurists in America (AMJA; www.amjaonUne.com), the participants debated the parameters of lawful trade and professional practices in a nonMuslim society.

This four-day event was an opportunity for the attending imams, who came from various legal schools and mosques, to share what their communities are facing as a result of their active ...