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Islam & Authors: Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr – Part 1
Onstage conversation with Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world’s leading teachers on Sufism and Islamic spirituality. Imam Zaid Shakir, nationally acclaimed Islamic scholar and teacher, and writer Jason van Boom will interview Prof. Nasr onstage about his new autobiographical book “In Search of the Sacred” at Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California on [...]
Islam & Authors: Dr. Seyyed Hoseein Nasr – Part 2
Onstage conversation with Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world’s leading teachers on Sufism and Islamic spirituality. Imam Zaid Shakir, nationally acclaimed Islamic scholar and teacher, and writer Jason van Boom will interview Prof. Nasr onstage about his new autobiographical book “In Search of the Sacred” at Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California on [...]
Islam & Authors: Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr – Part 3
Onstage conversation with Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr, one of the world’s leading teachers on Sufism and Islamic spirituality. Imam Zaid Shakir, nationally acclaimed Islamic scholar and teacher, and writer Jason van Boom will interview Prof. Nasr onstage about his new autobiographical book “In Search of the Sacred” at Islamic Cultural Center of Northern California on [...]
SF HRC HEARING: Airport/Border Profiling & Travel Harassment
Imam Zaid Shakir speaks to the Human Rights Commission panel regarding Airport/Border Profiling & Travel Harassment at City Hall in San Francisco, CA.
Imam Zaid Eid Al Fitr 2010 Greeting
Assalamualaikum,
Those who are killed by murderous weapons, flood waters and collapsing buildings are martyrs before God and those who live in repressed poverty are considered among the first dwellers of Heaven. Their suffering in this world is truly a greater trial for the rest of us. For [...]
The Marginalised In Society, In Memory Of Imran Sabir
On the 5th of October at the Destiny Church in Glasgow an event was held to commemorate the life of Imran Sabir. Taken from the blurb of the book ‘Living With Blindness’, he was brought up in Glasgow suffering from LOGIC syndrom and serious respiratory problems with only one functioning lung. [...]
Imam Zaid Shakir - The Marginalised In Society, In Memory Of Imran Sabir: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadEnlisting For Action – United For Change
Lecture from United For Change event, “United Against Malaria”.
Marriage : A Beginner’s Guide
March 13, 2010
Marriage: A Beginner’s Guide, Islam Online Radio host Fahad Faruqui has an in-depth discussion with Imam Zaid Shakir about marriage in Islam, polygamy, and temporary marriage, like misyar and mu’tah, in an attempt to tease out the true spirit of marriage in Islam.
Legacy One Radio ”Objection” Part 2
February 25, 2010
Imam Zaid Shakir joins Reem Salahi to talk about the significance of African-American history in honor of Black History Month. He discusses lessons Muslims can learn from the Civil Rights Movement. The show also includes clips from Malcolm X’s speeches.
Legacy One Radio ”Objection” Part 1
February 25, 2010
Imam Zaid Shakir joins Reem Salahi to talk about the significance of African-American history in honor of Black History Month. He discusses lessons Muslims can learn from the Civil Rights Movement. The show also includes clips from Malcolm X’s speeches.



