Imam Zaid Shakir : Back to Basics
Imam Zaid Shakir, returned to the Bay Area on the weekend of May 10, 2009. During his visit, he graced the halls of the Ta’leef Collective (Fremont, CA). Imam Zaid was the keynote speaker for the night. He captivated the audience with an inspirational lecture that reminded us of the work and struggle we need to put into our religion, our lives and our communities.
Much thanks to Ustadh Usama Canon of Ta’leef Collective for recording this highly anticipated lecture.
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IslamCrunch: Imam Zaid Shakir - Back to Basics at Taleef Collective
Martin and Malcolm Slideshow with Dr. Cornell West and Imam Zaid Shakir
This special slideshow is taken from the DVD, “Malcolm and Martin: Implications of their Legacies for the Future”.
Featuring a spoken word performance of Dr. Cornell West’s critically acclaimed piece, “3Ms”
This slideshow features photos taken from the December 2005 event in Oakland, California.
To purchase the DVD, please click here: Malcolm & Martin
Martin and Malcolm Slideshow with Dr. Cornell West and Imam Zaid Shakir: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThe Requisites of Leadership
This lecture examines the requisites of leadership at both the individual and the communal level. It emphasizes the importance of good followers as one of the greatest factors aiding good leadership. Imam Zaid mentions some of the trials leaders will encounter at various levels of endeavor. This lecture will prove insightful for community leaders and organizers as well as for the generality of the community.
Straight Talk to the Youth
An audio podcast from the archives of Imam Zaid Shakir. As the title mentions, Imam Zaid directs some advice and imparts some knowledge to the youth.
This talk is based on Verse 177 of Sura al-Baqara (2:177). Imam Zaid emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the outward manifestations of our religion and internalizing our faith in a way that brings forth constructive action that will benefit others in our society. Laced with humor and motivating anecdotes, this is a talk that will inspire young people while proving of benefit to a more mature audience.
Economic anxiety? Give charity and remain steadfast.
On October 25, 2008, Imam Zaid was invited to speak at Muslim Alliance of North America (MANA) event in Santa Clara, California. Imam Zaid gave advice on how to conduct yourself during an economic crisis. He also reminded us about the importance of charity especially in difficult times. Advice was also dispensed in regards to remain steadfast in our worship and have complete trust in Allah.
To view Imam Siraj Wahhaj’s speech at the same event, please visit: Imam Siraj Wahhaj - From Masjid Taqwa and Beyond: MANA
Political Violence Revisited - UC Berkeley
In this lecture, Imam Zaid reexamines the issue of political violence and the importance of having an objective standard to describe such violence. The lecture is followed by an insightful question and answer session that sheds further light on the topic and related issues.
Size: 177MB
Date: 1/17/2008
Location: UC Berkeley
All We Need Is Love - Khutbah
In this Khutbah, Imam Zaid examines the importance of love as a foundation of our families and communities.
American Muslims - Obama, the Change, and the Crossroads - Imam Zaid Shakir
Lecture on “Obama and American Muslims: The Way Forward” given at Columbia University on Thanksgiving Weekend, 2008. This event was conducted with Shaykh Faraz Rabbani. With special thanks to Shaykh Faraz for the recording. Original link here: http://www.seekersdigest.org/?p=126
American Muslims - Obama, the Change, and the Crossroads - Imam Zaid Shakir: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadThe Hajj: Meccaone Radio
An audio podcast from the archives of Imam Zaid Shakir. From Meccaone Radio.
The Spiritual Struggle
In this brief address, Imam Zaid discusses how the essence of our humanity transcends our physical composition. It is through the heart, spirit, and soul that the human is distinguished and rendered unique in creation. To maintain that uniqueness it is important for us to remain conscious of what it means to carry the banner of Islam. The Imam reminds us that life passes quickly and it is very easy to enter upon a slippery slope of sin that we may not be able to recover from. We have to struggle to maintain our Islam, which is the essence of our humanity. Struggle though is nothing new for a believer. One aspect of our struggle as Muslims is our struggle to stay in touch with those who preceded us on this path. Our connectedness to them is a source of strength for us. That connectedness lies in part in respecting the institutions that they built and then using our spiritual strength to render those institutions relevant in our day and time.
