Spirituality
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 [...]
Spirituality and Rehabilitation
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the unique physical, intellectual and spiritual qualities of the human being and the steps to overcome transgressions, in order to cultivate divine excellence.
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 [...]
The Spiritual Struggle
In this brief address, Imam Zaid discusses how the essence of our humanity transcends our physical composition. It is through the heart, spirit, and soul that the human is distinguished and rendered unique in creation. To maintain that uniqueness it is important for us to remain conscious of what it means to carry the banner [...]
