Interviews

Occupy – Reflecting on the American Frustration

This is an in-depth discussion between Imam Zaid Shakir co-founder of Zaytuna College and (Host) Ustadh Abobaker Mojadidi in regards to the American peoples frustration with the financial and economic disparities and injustices. This program was broadcasted live via Arman Satellite TV – ‘Islam in America’ program throughout the continental United States and Canada.


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.

 
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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.

 
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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.

 
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Imam Zaid Shakir responds to the tragedy at Fort Hood.

KPFA Morning Show – November 13, 2009. Wrapping up the show: Imam Zaid Shakir and Hamza Van Boom were the in studio to discuss Islam and the attack at Fort Hood. Listen in at 01:35:00 mark.
Source: http://www.kpfa.org/archive/id/56149
Read Imam Zaid’s article about his response to the tragedy at Fort Hood.
From Imam Zaid:
This is my response to [...]

 
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KALW – CrossCurrents – Zaytuna College with Imam Zaid Shakir

Imam Zaid appeared on CrossCurrents to discuss the opening of Zaytuna College.
Zaytuna College will be the first Islamic college in the country, based right here in Berkeley. The syllabus will include Islamic studies, and the humanities like history, and philosophy. One of the people making it happen is Imam Zaid Shakir, an African-American convert to [...]

 
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MeccaOne Question Time with Imam Zaid

With MeccaOne Radio: 90.5 FM talk show host Omair Ali. A public call-in and discussion with Imam Zaid Shakir focused on religion, family matters and current affairs issues.
http://www.meccaone.org/

 
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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

 
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