Professionals turn to Chicago seminary for Islamic scholarship

Professionals like hospice physician Tariq Lateef are enrolling at Darul Qasim, a Chicago-area Islamic college, to reconnect with sacred knowledge. Lateef, who felt modern medical ethics lacked depth, sought an Islamically rooted framework to complement his medical training. The seminary, founded by Shaykh Mohammed Amin Kholwadia, attracts doctors, lawyers, and others seeking a holistic education that integrates faith and profession.