Professors of Practice

PROFESSORS OF PRACTICE

TILI POPS are system-affected Professors of Practice trained in Restorative Islamic Pedagogy

Imam Abdul-Azeez

Embodiment & Community After years of being system-affected, bridged the gap between religious knowledge and lived practice through years of community work. Teaches Islamic Embodiment at TILI.

Demetrius Dunston

Recovery & Reconciliation After decades in addiction, restored through Islamic structure, confronting his traumas, and brotherhood accountability. Leads TILI’s recovery lab.

Tariq Ali

Identity & Commitment Rebuilt his Islamic identity after being system-affected without losing his cultural roots. Teaches Islamic Identity and helps brothers integrate faith with real life.

Zakariya Ibrahim-Bush

Restorative Leadership Rebuilt his life and family responsibility after three decades of being system-affected. Teaches legacy and trauma in TILI’s Year 2 Work, Family & Leadership pillar.

Mazen Abdelrahman

Ethics & Empathy Restored his direction and discipline through social Islamic strategies after being system-affected. Supports TILI’s Year 1 brothers in building daily structure around salah and responsibility.

Swinks Laporte

Morality & Discipline Restored responsibility and trust with family & community through Islamic discipline after being system-affected. Supports Year 2 brothers in work and leadership development at TILI.