Khalilah's work is about spiritual transformation and world issues. Her current body of work contains a variety of large scale, mixed-media paintings and drawings. There are several series in the collection, with a contemporary Islamic flavor. She filters the world through the eyes of an African-American Muslim woman and educator.

She maintains a private studio at Artworks Trenton, and holds a Master of Fine Art in Painting, from The University of The Arts. She received her B.A from The College of New Jersey. Her work has been exhibited extensively throughout the Tri-state area.