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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.

🌟 Salaam Houston — Peter Sanders is coming next week
For 55 years, Peter Sanders carried his camera into the heart of the Islamic world — 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.
He’s in Houston for two nights only.

📖 Event One — FREE
Heaven, Earth & The Ten Thousand Things
A 25-year photographic journey through Muslim life in China
🗓 Friday, May 22 · 8 PM
📍 River Oaks Islamic Center
✅ Free & open to all

🖼 Event Two — Gallery & Book Signing
Through My Lens: A Life in Photography
Exhibition · Books · Tea · Conversation with Peter himself
🗓 Saturday, May 23 · 12–3 PM
📍 Spring Street Studios
🎟 $15 · 🔗 PeterSandersRisala.eventbrite.com

Don’t miss the chance to meet the man behind the lens for the first time in Houston. Bring books to get them signed! 📸

in two weeks - Risala Foundation Presents:
Dr. Shadee Elmasry — In Houston!
Alhamdulillah, we’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 he’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:
Jumu’ah Khutbah - 1:30 PM
River Oaks Islamic Center
3110 Eastside St, Houston TX
• Evening Program — 8:00
° Maryam Islamic Center
Bring your family, invite your friends. Both events are open to all.
See you there إن شاء اللّه

📸 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.
🗓 Saturday, May 23
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM
📍 Silver Street Studios
✨ An afternoon like no other:
☕ High Tea
🎙️ Live conversation with Peter Sanders
🖼️ Curated gallery viewing
📚 Curated book selection available for purchase
🤝 Meet the artist
⚠️ Only 100 seats available
Reserve your seat now 👇
http://petersandersrisala.eventbrite.com

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