She was actively involved in the Society for Ethnomusicology, serving on various committees, including as president and program chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.

She authored several works, including The Cultural Atlas of Islam, co-authored with her husband, Ismail Raji al-Faruqi, and published posthumously by Macmillan.

This book is a comprehensive resource on Islam's cultural and historical aspects, including its artistic expressions.

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi's scholarly contributions include numerous articles and papers exploring various aspects of music, Islamic art, and culture.

Lois Lamya al-Faruqi was an active member of the Society for Ethnomusicology, serving on various committees, including as president and program chairman of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter.