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Occupied Oakland Solidarity

NIDMediaCast — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:52:17 +0000

On October 4, 2011 at the Oscar Grant / Frank Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA., Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about the Occupy Wall Street Movement, Muslim support, offering spiritual guidance, and assisting the protesters.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Civil Rights Movement and American Muslims

NIDMediaCast — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:04:51 +0000

In observance of Black History Month and theme “Slavery and Its Legacy”, Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Civil Rights Movement and American Muslims. The International Museum of Muslim Cultures and Tougaloo College held an historic national conference at Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi on February 19-22, 2011.

Righteous Actions and Reliance OnAllah’s Mercy – Eid Al Fitr 2011

NIDMediaCast — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 06:56:04 +0000

On Eid Al Fitr 2011, Imam Zaid Shakir discussed righteous actions, reliance on Allah’s Mercy and sacrifice for those who believe.

Building Opportunities for People with Disabilities

NIDMediaCast — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:28:09 +0000

On March 13, 2011, as the keynote speaker, Imam Zaid Shakir advocates accessibility for the disabled at the Campaign 2011 Gala Dinner held in Mississauga, Canada .

Youth, Islam and Politics

NIDMediaCast — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:10:19 +0000

On Dec. 10, 2010 at New York University, Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the viability of a building a community in the U.S. for Muslims that reflects the reality of who we are as a people, and how youth have always played a critical role in Islam historically.

Eid Al-Adha 2010 Sermon

NIDMediaCast — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 04:29:07 +0000

This sermon was delivered on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha (Festival of the Sacrifice). This holiday occurs at the end of the annual Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca) in which Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham, upon him be peace.  Recorded at the Muslim Community Center East Bay in Pleasanton, CA on November 17, 2010

Imam Zaid Eid Al Fitr 2010 Greeting

NIDMediaCast — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:30:33 +0000

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 if we fail to work to extend mercy to them, we ourselves will not be the recipients of God’s Mercy……

NID

The Marginalised In Society, In Memory Of Imran Sabir

NIDMediaCast — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 23:41:36 +0000

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. He passed away this year on 3rd March. Blurb of Living With Blindness, Lessons From The Life Of Imran Sabir by Shaykh Abdul Aziz Ahmad: This book tells the story of an exceptional young man. It is a tale of steadfastness in the face of adversity, discrimination and disadvantage. Imran succeeded in his struggle to find his faith and identity. His journey sets out many lessons about religion, society, communities and personal development.

http://webblurb.co.cc/?p=193

‘Id al-Adha 2009 Khutbah

NIDMediaCast — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:28:48 +0000

In this ‘Id Khutbah, Imam Zaid examines some pertinent aspects of the relationship between Prophet Abraham (AS) and the Hajj along with an explanation of the term, “Abraham was a nation…”

View the photos from the ‘Eid celebrations here: http://bit.ly/izseidadha09

Redefining Muslim Families in the Modern Times

NIDMediaCast — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:09:42 +0000

Redefining Muslim Families in the Modern Times