# Dr. Osman Umarji

**Title:** Co-Director of Psychospirituality Department, Director of Survey Research and Evaluation
**Department:** Directors, Editorial Review Board, Researchers
**Affiliation:** Yaqeen Institute for Islamic Research
**URL:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/team/osman-umarji
**Profile JSON:** https://yaqeeninstitute.org/api/v1/webmcp/scholar?slug=osman-umarji
**Total works:** 48

## About
Dr. Osman Umarji holds a Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Master's and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from UC Irvine. He has studied Islam at al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. His research interests include the development of human motivation, religious socialization, spirituality, and Islamic legal theory. Dr. Umarji is also an Adjunct Professor in the School of Education at UC Irvine. He has previously taught child development, adolescent development, and statistics. His expertise in both psychological and Islamic sciences allows him to conduct empirical research on contemporary issues facing Muslims.

## Topics
- [Faith](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/faith.md) (18)
- [Quran](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/quran.md) (12)
- [Data](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/data.md) (9)
- [Reports](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/reports.md) (9)
- [Family & Community](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/family-community.md) (8)
- [Politics & Practical Theology](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/politics-practical-theology.md) (8)
- [Allah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/allah.md) (6)
- [Parenting](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/parenting.md) (6)
- [Acts of Worship](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/acts-of-worship.md) (5)
- [Sharia](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/sharia.md) (5)
- [Social Justice](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/social-justice.md) (5)
- [General Psychology](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/general-psychology.md) (4)
- [Islamophobia](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/islamophobia.md) (4)
- [Psychology & Mental Health](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/psychology-mental-health.md) (4)
- [Culture](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/culture.md) (1)
- [Identity](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/identity.md) (1)
- [Marriage](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/topic/marriage.md) (1)

## Papers (14)
- [Parenting Style and Our Relationship With God: The Influence of Parental Love on Our Perception of God](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/parenting-style-and-our-relationship-with-god-the-influence-of-parental-love-on-our-perception-of-god.md) (2023)
- [Belief in Divine Love: Discovering Spiritual Attachment Styles](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/belief-in-divine-love-discovering-spiritual-attachment-styles.md) (2022)
- [How to Raise Religious Teens: A Self-Determination Theory Approach](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-raise-religious-teens-a-self-determination-theory-approach.md) (2022)
- [Faith in Mind: Islam’s Role in Mental Health](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/faith-in-mind-islams-role-in-mental-health.md) (2022)
- [Psychology of Wealth: An Islamic Perspective on Personal Finance](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/psychology-of-wealth-an-islamic-perspective-on-personal-finance.md) (2021)
- [Charity Under Uncertainty: Ramadan Giving in a Pandemic](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/charity-under-uncertainty-ramadan-giving-in-a-pandemic.md) (2021)
- [Being Black and Muslim in America: A Study on Identity and Well-Being](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/being-black-and-muslim-in-america.md) (2020)
- [Closer in Quarantine: A Study of Successful Marriage in Social Isolation](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/closer-in-quarantine-a-study-of-successful-marriage-in-social-isolation.md) (2020)
- [How Muslims Feel About Ramadan 2020: A Report](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-muslims-feel-about-ramadan-2020-a-report.md) (2020)
- [Reframing Ramadan: How to Flourish While the Masjids are Closed](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/reframing-ramadan-how-to-flourish-while-the-masjids-are-closed.md) (2020)
- [A Punishment or a Mercy? What We Can Learn from COVID-19](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/a-punishment-or-a-mercy-what-we-can-learn-from-the-coronavirus.md) (2020)
- [Embracing Uncertainty: How to Feel Emotionally Stable in a Pandemic](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/embracing-uncertainty-how-to-feel-emotionally-stable-in-a-pandemic.md) (2020)
- [Can Childhood Experiences Predict Religiosity and Doubt in Adults? An Empirical Analysis of Muslims](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/can-childhood-experiences-predict-religiosity-and-doubt-in-adults.md) (2020)
- [Will My Children Be Muslim? The Development of Religious Identity in Young People](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/will-my-children-be-muslim-the-development-of-religious-identity-in-young-people.md) (2020)

## Essays (5)
- [Thinking about Making Hijra? What Muslims in the West Should Consider Today | Essay](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/thinking-about-making-hijra-what-muslims-in-the-west-should-consider-today-essay.md) (2025)
- [Just How Much Does Gaza Matter to American Muslim Voters? | Essay](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/just-how-much-does-gaza-matter-to-american-muslim-voters-essay.md) (2024)
- [American Muslims and the 2024 Election: Why American Muslims Are Rethinking Political Alliances | Essay](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/american-muslims-and-the-2024-election-why-american-muslims-are-rethinking-political-alliances-essay.md) (2024)
- [Gaza’s Rise: Inspiring the Muslim Ummah’s Collective Consciousness and Religiosity | Essay](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/gazas-rise-inspiring-the-muslim-ummahs-collective-consciousness-and-religiosity-essay.md) (2024)
- [Why Our Perception of God Matters | Essay](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/why-our-perception-of-god-matters-essay.md) (2023)

## Videos (29)
- [Juz 5: Addicted to Good Deeds | Dr. Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-6/juz-5-addicted-to-good-deeds-quran-30-for-30-season-6.md) (2025)
- [Juz 9: Allah Promises Victory | Dr. Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-5/juz-9-allah-promises-victory-quran-30-for-30-season-5.md) (2024)
- [The Lives of Imams, Hate Crime in Texas, Israeli Humiliation, Ceasefire Resolutions | Imam Tom Live](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/palestine/the-lives-of-imams-hate-crimes-in-texas-israeli-humiliation-ceasefire-resolutions-imam-tom-live.md) (2024)
- [The Irvine 11 Fought the Zionist Lobby—and Won](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/webinar-video/the-irvine-11-fought-the-zionist-lobby-and-won.md) (2023)
- [Palestinians Are Murdered Twice](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/webinar-video/palestinians-are-murdered-twice.md) (2023)
- [Staying Resilient While the World Lets Palestine Bleed | Webinar](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/webinar-video/staying-resilient-while-the-world-lets-palestine-bleed-webinar.md) (2023)
- [Who Do You Imagine God To Be? | Webinar](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/webinar-video/who-do-you-imagine-god-to-be-webinar.md) (2023)
- [Keeping The Ramadan Spirit Alive](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/lecture/keeping-the-ramadan-spirit-alive.md) (2023)
- [Juz’ 28: Sh. Ammar Alshukry and Dr. Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-4/juz-28-sh-ammar-alshukry-and-dr-osman-umarji-quran-30-for-30-season-4.md) (2023)
- [The State of Masculinity with Dr. Osman Umarji | DoubleTake S4 E7](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/doubletake-with-yaqeen-podcast/the-state-of-masculinity-with-dr-osman-umarji-doubletake-s4-e7.md) (2023)
- [Building My Identity in College: Dr. Osman Umarji | My Moment of Conviction](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/my-moment-of-conviction/building-my-identity-in-college-dr-osman-umarji-my-moment-of-conviction.md) (2022)
- [Taking it Personally](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-convos-tadabbur/taking-it-personally-quran-convos-podcast.md) (2022)
- [Your Image of Allah and Attachment to Him | Khutbah](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/khutbah/your-image-of-allah-and-attachment-to-him-khutbah.md) (2022)
- [Are Religiosity and Mental Health Connected? | DoubleTake S3 E13](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/doubletake-with-yaqeen-podcast/are-religiosity-and-mental-health-connected-doubletake-podcast.md) (2022)
- [Juz' 2 with Sh. Osman Umarji | Qur'an 30 for 30 Season 3](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-3/juz-2-with-sh-osman-umarji-quran-30-for-30-season-3.md) (2022)
- [Sincerely, Tamara Gray](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/sincerely-yours/sincerely-tamara-gray.md) (2022)
- [Sincerely, Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/sincerely-yours/sincerely-osman-umarji.md) (2022)
- [Juz' 21 with Dr. Osman Umarji | Qur'an 30 for 30 Season 2](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30-season-2/juz-21-with-dr-osman-umarji-quran-30-for-30-season-2.md) (2021)
- [S1E5 - Will My Children Be Muslim? | DoubleTake](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/doubletake-with-yaqeen-podcast/will-my-children-be-muslim-doubletake-podcast.md) (2021)
- [The Power of Faith | Qur'anic Parables Episode 4](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/keeping-connected-with-the-quran/the-power-of-faith-quranic-parables-episode-4.md) (2020)
- [Allah is the Light of the Heavens and the Earth | Qur'anic Parables Episode 3](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/keeping-connected-with-the-quran/allah-is-the-light-of-the-heavens-and-the-earth-quranic-parables-episode-3.md) (2020)
- [How Allah Gives Life to Dead Hearts | Qur'anic Parables Episode 2](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/keeping-connected-with-the-quran/how-allah-gives-life-to-dead-hearts-quranic-parables-episode-2.md) (2020)
- [The Light of Sincerity and the Fire of Hypocrisy | Qur'anic Parables Episode 1](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/keeping-connected-with-the-quran/the-light-of-sincerity-and-the-fire-of-hypocrisy-quranic-parables-episode-1.md) (2020)
- [Juz' 20 with Dr. Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30/juz-20-with-dr-osman-umarji.md) (2020)
- [Reflecting on Nature](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/deeds-to-habit/reflecting-on-nature-deeds-to-habit.md) (2020)
- [Juz' 11 with Dr. Osman Umarji](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/quran-30-for-30/juz-11-with-dr-osman-umarji.md) (2020)
- [Mindful Eating](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/deeds-to-habit/mindful-eating-deeds-to-habit.md) (2020)
- [Uncertainty Tolerance | Daily Reminders](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/reminders/uncertainty-tolerance-daily-reminders.md) (2020)
- [Seeing Allah's Majesty in Everything | Daily Reminders](https://yaqeeninstitute.org/watch/series/reminders/seeing-allahs-majesty-in-everything-daily-reminders.md) (2020)