New Islamic Directions
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Imam Zaid Shakir · November 20, 2013
Verily, they were youth who believed in their Lord and we increased them in guidance. And we strengthened their hearts when they took a stand, saying: “Our Lord is the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth; we will never call on any God besides Him.…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · July 12, 2013
Sha’ban is a month of good that introduces the great month of Ramadan. The Prophet, peace upon him, used to fast voluntarily during this month more so than in any other month. One of the motivations for that, as we will mention below, is that…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · June 14, 2013
Sha’ban is a month of good that introduces the great month of Ramadan. The Prophet, peace upon him, used to fast voluntarily during this month more so than in any other month. One of the motivations for that, as we will mention below, is that…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 23, 2012
Whereas, the sanctity of Islam and Muslims is being violated in myriad ways -innocents are being killed, graves are being desecrated, the social fabric of many Muslim societies is being torn asunder, and the honorable life and legacy of our Prophet,…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · September 26, 2012
During the event held on 9-17-12, Zaytuna College's co-founders, Hatem Bazian, Zaid Shakir, and Hamza Yusuf spoke about the recent wave of unrest in Libya, Egypt and other parts of the Muslim world that was set off due to the posting of the video…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · August 29, 2012
United Against Poverty conference brings together diverse group of religious voices to tackle wealth inequality across the nation. Stamford, CT (PRWEB) August 29, 2012 On September 29th, the organization United for Change will hold a conference…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · July 15, 2012
There are many organizations out there trying to educate Americans about our religion, but they do not have an institution that’s engaging in ongoing research around the issues that affect our community. Our organizations and activists have to…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · March 14, 2012
September 29th, 2012 Stamford Hilton, Stamford, CT. United For Change: http://www.unitedforchange.com/ Confirmed Speakers Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Imam Siraj Wahhaj Shaykh Yasir Qadhi Imam Zaid Shakir Imam Suhaib Webb Shaykh Abdullah Hakim Quick Chris…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · November 6, 2011
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…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 22, 2011
by Fr. Thomas Ryan, CSP "When you have an opportunity to “listen in” on the conversation taking place within a family, you get a level of honesty you might not otherwise get, and it can provide insight into the operative values guiding the lives of…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 21, 2011
Interviewed by Angela Cox, Imam Zaid Shakir, Simon Kennedy, and Rhais Bhuyian on News 7 Australia on the 10th anniversary of 9/11 To view video go to: http://youtu.be/NJJVYmggjfM
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 5, 2011
By Anya Cordell Last month, I was the only Jewish speaker at a predominantly Muslim conference (United for Change). Every speaker condemned 9/11 and all attacks on innocents. Each acknowledged atrocities by some who have falsely usurped Islam and…
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