Current projects
The Diwan's work is expressed through a growing family of institutions, each addressing a distinct dimension of spiritual and civic life.
Bayt al-Fatwa
An independent scholarly institution dedicated to issuing non-binding legal opinions (fatwas) grounded in traditional Islamic legal methodology — providing practical guidance for Muslims in their day-to-day lives, from marriage and inheritance to contract review and dispute resolution.
Making Sense of Islam
An education platform run by the Diwān teaching Islamic ethics, spirituality, and practical guidance for modern life — through courses, books, audio, and community programs. Built around Dr. Elgawhary's quarter-century of formal study in fiqh and Sufism.
Siddīqiyya Shādhiliyya Order
Established in 2018 by Dr. Ali Gomaa, tracing its lineage through al-Shādhilī to Imam Ali to the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Dr. Tarek Elgawhary serves as the Order's Muqaddam (Deputy) for the United States region — guiding initiates and transmitting the spiritual practices of the Order.
The Coexist Foundation
Since 2006, the Coexist Foundation has forged initiatives to address divisions of prejudice, misinformation, hate, and violence — through cultural literacy programs, partnerships with the New York Public Library, British Library, and Cambridge Inter-faith Programme, and the Coexist Prize.
Islamic Community Center of Potomac
A sacred space to worship, learn, and contemplate in an open and inviting atmosphere — offering a variety of educational and community programs to bring people together in the spirit of gaining knowledge, serving others, and bettering society as a whole.
WISE University
A first-of-its-kind BA program in Hanafi and Shafi'i Fiqh — studying the Islamic sciences in the classical manner, entirely in English. Both degrees are accredited by Jordan's Ministry of Education, allowing students to study at their own pace and pursue further study at leading centers of Islamic learning worldwide.
WISE English Academy'">WISE English Academy
Teaching essential Islamic knowledge through free online courses in the classical Sunni tradition — delivered by scholars trained at traditional seminaries and leading universities around the world.