Politics
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.
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 [...]
Resisting Globalization With True Brotherhood
In this lecture, Imam Zaid examines the implications of brotherhood and sisterhood in Islam.
The Empire and The Crescent
The Empire and The Crescent
Scattered Pictures – Reflections of an American Muslim
Imam Zaid provides some insights on the relevance of this important book. A timely book for those living in the West or interested about Islam on a global scale. Purchase the book here: http://bit.ly/scpic
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 | DownloadEconomic 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 [...]
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
Dear Self: A Year In The Life Of A Welfare Mother
It was the year 1973; the Vietnam War was officially over and Watergate was to begin. Pink Floyd’s, Dark Side of the Moon, was the coveted album of the year, reggae music was launched and bell-bottoms were all the rage.
Dear Self: A Year in the Life of a Welfare Mother, chronicles the journal of a [...]
