New Islamic Directions
Shorter reflections and statements on the events of the day.
Imam Zaid Shakir · March 18, 2009
The following comment is by a sister who responded to one of the postings we made concerning our visit to Mali. What she mentions here is applicable to all of the Muslim parts of Africa, with the possible exception of Egypt and some other parts of…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · January 19, 2009
They see no death, no blood, no pain; too blinded by an ancient claim. So take the land, destroy the man, and bomb the babe in mothers’ hands, Uproot the olive, kill the dove, to Hell with charity and love. When those twain die, so too does hope, a…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · January 15, 2009
This article is reprinted here from my book Scattered Pictures: Reflections of an American Muslim . It is hoped that it will add a new dimension to the evolving debate concerning the idea that the only strategic option available for Muslims,…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · January 7, 2009
As I pen these words, the people of Gaza are suffering a terrible fate. We pray that God brings them relief and replaces their state of insecurity and war with one of security and peace. As of yet, I have not found the words to write anything…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · November 5, 2008
The American people have spoken in a resounding voice, “YES WE CAN!” and with that refrain echoing into the night history was made as Senator Barack Hussein Obama was elected to serve as the next president of the United States. Senator Obama’s…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 28, 2008
Go forth romantic warrior, to slay the beast of self. Go forth into the field of life, and relish in the wealth. Go forth romantic warrior, transcend the chains of time. Go forth beyond this world of strife, to learn of life sublime. Go forth…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 3, 2008
The blog entry I wrote several days ago in defense of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf was based on my misunderstanding of the events leading up to Shaykh Hamza’s participation the malaria eradication program sponsored by the Tony Blair Foundation in Los Angeles,…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · October 2, 2008
I wish to extend warmest 'Id Greetings to all of you. May Allah bless you all during this blessed season. Here is my 'Id Khutbah. Insha Allah, you will find some benefit in it. http://newislamicdirections.com/mediacast/id-khutbah-1429-2008/
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Imam Zaid Shakir · September 29, 2008
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Imam Zaid Shakir · September 5, 2008
Yesterday, September 3, 2008, United States ground forces swept into Pakistan in a raid that resulted in the deaths of 21 Pakistani civilians. This raid has evoked outrage across Pakistan, and is a clear and unnecessary violation of Pakistani…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · July 23, 2008
We are living in a world where there could obviously be more peace. As Muslims, we realize this fact more than most people, as the peace of many of our brothers and sisters in various parts of the globe has been tragically disrupted –in Palestine,…
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Imam Zaid Shakir · July 23, 2008
We are living in a world where there could obviously be more peace. As Muslims, we realize this fact more than most people, as the peace of many of our brothers and sisters in various parts of the globe has been tragically disrupted –in Palestine,…
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