Righteousness
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., The Civil Rights Movement and American Muslims
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, [...]
Righteous Actions and Reliance OnAllah’s Mercy – Eid Al Fitr 2011
On Eid Al Fitr 2011, Imam Zaid Shakir discussed righteous actions, reliance on Allah’s Mercy and sacrifice for those who believe.
Eid Al-Adha 2010 Sermon
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, [...]
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 [...]
‘Id al-Adha 2009 Khutbah
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
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 [...]
Descriptions of the Righteous
Imam Zaid Shakir translates lmam Ali’s (RA) insightful description of the possessors of taqwa – the righteous people from a classical text entitled, “Nahjul Balaga”.
Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance
Imam Zaid shares key points in the book, Treatise for the Seekers of Guidance that he translated and provided commentary. Among some of the key points include moral psychology, finding balance between hope and fear, attaining taqwa (God consciousness) and much more. This book is rooted in the Quran and the Prophetic Way. A book [...]
