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7/1/2023 • 0
Muslims Live to Worship and Serve Humanity
6/26/2023 • 22 minutes, 49 seconds
Time For A Moral Vision
– IMAM PODCAST EPS 10
5/5/2023 • 27 minutes, 44 seconds
Wise Words With
4/7/2023 • 1 minute, 41 seconds
Welcome To My You Tube Channel
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 38 seconds
Uphold Innocent Life
4/7/2023 • 9 minutes, 34 seconds
The Ruh Of Allah
4/7/2023 • 43 minutes, 33 seconds
The Battle Of Ideas- Preserving Humanity
4/7/2023 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
The Ahmad Project - Give Our Little Brother Arms!
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 22 seconds
Thanks To Zaytuna College Supporters Imam Zaid 9-28-09
4/7/2023 • 8 minutes, 27 seconds
Support The People Of Syria
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 51 seconds
Stephon Clark Memorial Service- Call For Action And Unity
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 25 seconds
Station Of Servitude
4/7/2023 • 42 minutes, 25 seconds
Seek The Means To Nearness
4/7/2023 • 42 minutes
Secrets Of Ramadan
4/7/2023 • 26 minutes, 22 seconds
Sacrifice To Put Out The Call To Humanity - Eid Khutbah
4/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 36 seconds
Reflections With - The Gods Have To Go
4/7/2023 • 5 minutes, 18 seconds
Reflections
4/7/2023 • 1 minute, 3 seconds
Ramadan And Allah's Mercy - 8 -3 -12
4/7/2023 • 40 minutes, 9 seconds
Poor People's Campaign Bay Area
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 18 seconds
Podcast #7 Faith Bears The Fruit Of Action
4/7/2023 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Podcast # 5 What Are You Thankful For
4/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Podcast #4 What Does It Mean To Lead Others
4/7/2023 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
Podcast #3 Rise To The Level Of Excellence
4/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Podcast #2 From Original Sin To Color Of Skin
4/7/2023 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
Podcast #1 Living The Quran
4/7/2023 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Pious Projects Of America Water Well In Mali
4/7/2023 • 3 minutes, 13 seconds
Philosophical Significance Of Hajj
4/7/2023 • 23 minutes, 24 seconds
Never Going To Catch The Dunya Funny Story
4/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
Muslims In America- A Creative Minority
4/7/2023 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
Muslim Anti-Racism
4/7/2023 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Muhammad Ali's Janazah & Memorial Service Led
4/7/2023 • 23 minutes, 38 seconds
Masculine And Feminine- Gender In Islam
4/7/2023 • 24 minutes, 19 seconds
Malcolm X And Muhammad Ali
4/7/2023 • 2 hours, 1 minute, 3 seconds
Loving The Prophet
4/7/2023 • 22 minutes, 50 seconds
Lgbtq And Islam- Our Approach
4/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Joining The Heart And Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith #2
4/7/2023 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Joining The Heart And Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith #1
4/7/2023 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
Imam for Tarbiyah Academy
4/7/2023 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Imam at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Silicon Valley
4/7/2023 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Green Ramadan
4/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 17 seconds
From Symbolic To Systematic In Response To Climate Change.
4/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
From Mass Incarceration Of Japanese Americans To The Muslim Ban
4/7/2023 • 1 minute, 24 seconds
Fasting In Shawwal 10-4-09
4/7/2023 • 9 minutes, 22 seconds
Everybody's Prophet () - By Muslim Alliance Of North America (Mana)
4/7/2023 • 1 hour, 32 minutes, 45 seconds
Eid Al-Adha 2018
4/7/2023 • 28 minutes, 40 seconds
Eid Al-Adha - 2017
4/7/2023 • 29 minutes, 55 seconds
Eid Al-Adha 2015 Sermon At Hartford Seminary
4/7/2023 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Debating The Merits Of Religion- Does It Do More Harm Than Good
4/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 27 seconds
Council Of Islamic Organizations Of Greater Chicago Eid Prayer 2016
4/7/2023 • 42 minutes, 50 seconds
Can Devotion And Academic Inquiry Coexist- Habib Umar Bin Hafiz And
4/7/2023 • 6 minutes, 40 seconds
Bay Area Vigil Against Islamophobia
4/7/2023 • 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Are We Grateful
4/7/2023 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
America And Islam
4/7/2023 • 21 minutes, 13 seconds
Islam Suffices for Us as a Blessing
3/14/2023 • 32 minutes, 32 seconds
Cultivate Your Heart for Ramadan
3/14/2023 • 1 minute, 59 seconds
Faith Bears The Fruit of Action
1/24/2023 • 16 minutes, 7 seconds
Real Purpose of Life
12/6/2022 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
What Are You Thankful For?
10/28/2022 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
What Does It Mean to Lead Others?
8/5/2022 • 18 minutes, 39 seconds
From Original Sin to Color of Skin
7/28/2022 • 41 minutes, 14 seconds
Are You A follower or Leader
7/27/2022 • 26 minutes, 50 seconds
Rise To The level Of Excellence
7/20/2022 • 29 minutes, 20 seconds
Muslim Anti Racism
7/14/2022 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
The Fast of the Heart #03
3/31/2022 • 21 minutes, 12 seconds
The Fast of the Heart #02
3/31/2022 • 23 minutes, 47 seconds
The Fast of the Heart #01
3/31/2022 • 23 minutes, 42 seconds
Living The Quran #01
3/17/2022 • 1 hour, 24 minutes, 13 seconds
Age of Ingratitude
3/17/2022 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Are You Satisfied With The Status Quo
2/2/2022 • 24 minutes, 44 seconds
Loving The Prophet Pbuh
10/27/2021 • 22 minutes, 50 seconds
Welcome the First Spring
10/21/2021 • 7 minutes
Read and Fall in Love - Rabi al-Awwal Reading List
10/21/2021 • 4 minutes, 57 seconds
Reimagine and Rebuild With Renewed Resolve
9/22/2021 • 21 minutes, 39 seconds
New Types of Struggle
9/22/2021 • 23 minutes, 54 seconds
Surah 'Asr and Afghanistan
8/25/2021 • 20 minutes, 41 seconds
Sacrifice to Put Out The Call to Humanity
Eid Khutbah 
8/2/2021 • 10 minutes, 18 seconds
Muslims in America - A Creative Minority
7/22/2021 • 46 minutes, 3 seconds
The Battle of Ideas - Preserving Humanity
6/21/2021 • 22 minutes, 54 seconds
Eid Message 2021 - What Does Light in The Darkness Mean
5/25/2021 • 20 minutes, 28 seconds
Eid Message - Should we not then be grateful
5/25/2021 • 8 minutes, 30 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #06
5/12/2021 • 1 hour, 10 minutes, 56 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #05
5/12/2021 • 1 hour, 8 minutes
Where Is Allah
4/28/2021 • 23 minutes, 52 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #04
4/28/2021 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #03
4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #02
4/28/2021 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 42 seconds
The Subtleties of Knowledge #01
4/28/2021 • 57 minutes, 12 seconds
Seeking Refuge in Allah #05 - Stress of Debt & Tyranny of People
4/28/2021 • 13 minutes, 11 seconds
Seeking Refuge in Allah #04 - Cowardice & Avarice
4/28/2021 • 15 minutes, 13 seconds
Seeking Refuge in Allah #03 - Incapacity & Sloth
4/28/2021 • 14 minutes, 30 seconds
Seeking Refuge in Allah #02 - Anxiety & Grief
4/28/2021 • 12 minutes, 50 seconds
Seeking Refuge in Allah #01 - Introduction
4/28/2021 • 14 minutes, 9 seconds
Taste The Sweetness of Sadaqah
4/28/2021 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Struggle In The Way of Allah
4/28/2021 • 24 minutes, 47 seconds
Strive For Patience
4/28/2021 • 31 minutes, 16 seconds
Stand Up Against Racism
4/28/2021 • 26 minutes, 17 seconds
Prayer Service For Justice
4/28/2021 • 11 minutes, 52 seconds
Islam In America
4/28/2021 • 12 minutes, 43 seconds
How to Cleanse Your Mind, Body and Soul
4/28/2021 • 24 minutes, 30 seconds
From Symbolic to Systematic in Response to Climate Change
4/28/2021 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
Eid al-Fitr 2020 Message
4/28/2021 • 13 minutes, 22 seconds
Divorcing Truth From Reality
4/28/2021 • 21 minutes, 14 seconds
Are We Grateful?
4/28/2021 • 30 minutes, 21 seconds
An Invitation to Seek Refuge in Allah
4/28/2021 • 53 seconds
Ramadan Q&A
An informative and uplifting, Ramadan-specific, question and answer session with Imam Zaid Shakir.
1/28/2020 • 36 minutes, 43 seconds
How to Pay Zakat
1/28/2020 • 39 minutes, 10 seconds
Joining The Heart and Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith - Part 2
Q and A: Part -2 Imam Zaid Shakir informs Muslim students from across the Northeast what it truly means and takes to have a leadership or activism animated by sincere faith – in contrast to enterprises driven by ego or other aims.
1/27/2020 • 56 minutes, 13 seconds
Joining The Heart and Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith - Part 1
Imam Zaid Shakir informs Muslim students from across the Northeast what it truly means and takes to have a leadership or activism animated by sincere faith – in contrast to enterprises driven by ego or other aims.
1/27/2020 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
Allah is Greater Than Our Problems
Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about how Prophet Abraham (upon him be peace) was an embodiment of leadership, obedience, and thankful for the blessings bestowed by Allah despite the trials and triumphs endured. To be a leader seek strength and guidance by relying on Allah, during these days and times of social confusion.
1/27/2020 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
Avoid The Doubtful Matters
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses in detail how to cultivate reverence and respect to implement the orders and commandments set by Allah and avoiding those things prohibited.
1/27/2020 • 33 minutes, 18 seconds
Try to Be Merciful
Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies how to make an accurate assessment of what constitutes oppression, the consideration of justice, and not to separate the standards established by the divine law.
1/27/2020 • 27 minutes, 10 seconds
Rising in Revival, Setting in Submission
Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies what it means to strive for communal empowerment and how Muslims can recommit to this lifelong journey starting from embracing our strangeness and ending at submission.
1/27/2020 • 24 minutes, 41 seconds
Allah is The Light of The Heavens and Earth
Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies that Allah is described as light of the heavens and earth: unique in powers, wisdom, knowledge and brings forth the creation from darkness into light. The purpose for the believer is to protect faith and resist the evil maladies that lead to disbelief.
1/27/2020 • 31 minutes, 4 seconds
Reviving the Sunnah of Compassion
Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about the prophetic tradition of compassion in our everyday life.
1/27/2020 • 36 minutes, 20 seconds
Relationship With Allah, Ourselves and People
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses a Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) narrated by Abu Thar (RA), be mindful of Allah, a good action clears a misdeed, and treat people with good character.
1/27/2020 • 28 minutes, 41 seconds
Reclaiming Our Legacy
Imam Zaid Shakir highlights reclaiming our legacy for an abandoned frontier, the community, people, and nation of Latin America (Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America), and impact of African Muslim interaction.
1/27/2020 • 23 minutes, 53 seconds
Reality of The Unseen
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the importance of internalizing and actualizing to the depths of our being the reality of God, heaven, hell, and other aspects of the unseen realm in these days and times.
1/27/2020 • 31 minutes, 18 seconds
Islam Suffices As A Blessing
Imam Zaid Shakir provides integral advice on how to internalize the reality and meaning of Allah in our lives.
1/27/2020 • 23 minutes, 10 seconds
Transcend This World
Imam Zaid Shakir expounds on the crises of despair in society, impact on the Muslim community, and the cure for this disease.
1/27/2020 • 32 minutes, 27 seconds
LGBTQ and Islam - Our Approach
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses Islamâs stance on the LGBTQ issue and limits as Muslims, and in regards to the LGBTQ community. How, Muslim youth should interact with the LGBTQ community, including when their own Muslim friends identify as LGBTQ. He also explains how youth can be ambassadors of Islam while still respecting other communities.
1/27/2020 • 30 minutes, 50 seconds
Masculine and Feminine_ Gender In Islam
Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies masculine and feminine gender in Islam, and meaningful relationships between men and women.
1/27/2020 • 24 minutes, 19 seconds
ISNA Convention 2018
Imam Zaid Shakir explains that Muslims should be ambassadors of peace starting with As Salaam Alaikum and to exemplify dignity at ISNA’s 55th Convention (Islamic Society of North America) entitled, “In God We Trust.”
1/27/2020 • 21 minutes, 11 seconds
Blessings of Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Imam Zaid Shakir emphasizes the magnitude of envy and hatred violating the sanctity of brotherhood and sisterhood.
1/27/2020 • 32 minutes, 55 seconds
Do All Lives Matter
Imam Zaid Shakir states God has sanctified life and murder of unarmed innocent human beings is a violation and crime against public order.
1/27/2020 • 35 minutes, 52 seconds
Path to Seek Knowledge of Religion
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses how to obtain the path of divine oneness, and to overcome self righteousness, and worship of materialism.
1/27/2020 • 22 minutes, 4 seconds
Islam A Religion of Struggle
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the prerequisites for a believer to hasten to pray on time, seek repentance from sins, pay zakat, and not jeopardize the soul from entering Paradise.
1/27/2020 • 37 minutes, 17 seconds
Feminism
Beautiful and profound khutbah from Imam Zaid Shakir that touches on feminists insulting the prophets and how feminism is one of the satanic forces tearing apart families and society as a whole today.
4/17/2018 • 35 minutes, 5 seconds
Disciplining The Soul
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 38 seconds
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 6
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 33 minutes, 51 seconds
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 5
4/24/2017 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 4
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 26 minutes, 8 seconds
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 3
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 47 minutes, 5 seconds
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 2
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 56 seconds
Islam Marriage and the Family - Part 1
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 35 minutes, 52 seconds
Allah Loves Strong Believers
4/24/2017 • 38 minutes, 43 seconds
All Lives Are Sanctified
4/24/2017 • 31 minutes, 38 seconds
Building Beautiful Communities
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 36 seconds
Breaking The Cycle - Addressing Family Violence
4/24/2017 • 41 minutes, 15 seconds
Breaking Spiritual Silence
Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children – like the example of a rain whose [resulting] plant growth pleases the tillers; then it dries and you see it turned yellow; then it becomes [scattered] debris. ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Being Mindful Of Our Blessings
Imam Zaid Shakir explains how when Allah says in the Qur’an, “Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is in themselves.” (Sarah Ra‘d 13:11) a huge component of this is in appreciation of one’s blessings.
Imam Zaid Shakir gives a lecture to the ICOI Youth Group at the Islamic Center of Irvine on 10/30/09.
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 2 seconds
The Distinguishing Trait Of Islam
Islam is often presented by its detractors as a religion that is void of mercy. In this lecture, Imam Zaid Shakir examines how mercy is fundamental to Muslim theology, law and life. He will also present the outlines of a practical plan that allows a Muslim to manifest that mercy as he or she interacts ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 24 minutes, 24 seconds
What Should We Be Teaching Our Children
4/24/2017 • 38 minutes, 16 seconds
MAS ICNA 2014
4/24/2017 • 21 minutes, 25 seconds
Khutbah At Masjid Al Abidin
Imam Zaid Shakir Delivered the Friday sermon at Masjid Al Abidin on July 10th 2015 – 23rd of Ramadan 1436.
4/24/2017 • 36 minutes, 16 seconds
IIOC
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 54 seconds
MSA West
Wonderful and insightful speech given by Imam Zaid Shakir at the opening of the Muslim Student Association gathering in Berkley (Jan, 2012)
4/24/2017 • 28 minutes, 38 seconds
Our Three Winners
“Our Three Winners” The legacy of the family members who were killed by a terrorist in NC Wednesday. Deah, Yusor, and Razan.
4/24/2017 • 33 minutes, 25 seconds
Khutbah
4/24/2017 • 34 minutes, 32 seconds
Eid Al-Adha 2015 Sermon
September 24, 2015 – Imam Zaid Shakir led a group of Hartford Seminary students, faculty, staff and guests ( Christian, Sunni and Shia) in prayer followed by an Eid Al-Adha Sermon.
4/24/2017 • 42 minutes, 8 seconds
Important Attribute Of The Believers
4/24/2017 • 47 minutes, 44 seconds
ISGH Eid Prayer 2014 - Part 2
ISGH Eid ul Fitr Salat on MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 at RELIANT PARK – RELIANT CENTER lead by Imam Zaid Shakir Part 2 of 2
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 41 seconds
ISGH Eid Prayer 2014 - Part 1
ISGH Eid ul Fitr Salat on MONDAY, JULY 28, 2014 at RELIANT PARK – RELIANT CENTER lead by Imam Zaid Shakir Part 1 of 2
4/24/2017 • 36 minutes, 49 seconds
Putting Meaning Back Into Muslim
4/24/2017 • 2 hours, 15 minutes, 40 seconds
Living Islam Festival 2011
4/24/2017 • 32 minutes, 31 seconds
Legacy Of Pride
The importance of making connections with our Islamic history and why it is important to be aware of how their steadfast nature and upright character serve as examples to Muslims across the world today.
4/24/2017 • 25 minutes, 27 seconds
Tinkering With Religion In The Garage
Modern societies have become fundamentalist in their secularism and have effectively banned religion from the public square. Religion has been relegated to the status of a personal hobby, to be practised behind closed doors. Does public morality suffer as a result? Is religious morality inherently divisive and disruptive as many believe?
4/24/2017 • 40 minutes, 3 seconds
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 5
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 35 seconds
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 4
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 43 seconds
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 3
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 50 seconds
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 2
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 19 minutes, 31 seconds
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 1
The Prophet’s (Peace and Blessing be upon Him) Farewell Address is one of the most profound speeches in human history. In a few mining lines, the Messenger of Allah (Peace and Blessing be upon Him) touched on issues ranging from sacred times and places, tribalism, race relations, usury, the guiles of Satan, women’s rights, devotional ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 18 seconds
What Can We Learn From The Life Of Nelson Mandela
4/24/2017 • 35 minutes, 49 seconds
The Hajj
4/24/2017 • 48 minutes, 49 seconds
We Have To Be Strong
4/24/2017 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
We Have A Dream
In his farewell sermon, the Prophet (s) called on us to abandon racial prejudice and gender inequity, reflecting the Qur’anic message of diversity and oneness. The Rev. Dr. King made the same appeal 50 years ago at the height of the civil rights movement. Today, we as a community and society continue to struggle with ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 30 minutes, 25 seconds
The Treaty Of Hudaybiyah
Indeed, We have given you, a clear victory. (Surah al-Fath, 48:1) As current events continue to perpetuate the idea that Islam and violence are inseparable, and pundits reinforce a narrative that the Qur’an enjoins on its followers an endless cycle of violence, what is a myth and what is a reality? Is armed conflict and ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 48 minutes, 35 seconds
The Irony Of Democracy
The Irony of Democracy, can it be resolved? A Zaytuna Faculty Lecture by Imam Zaid Shakir. The Zaytuna Faculty Lecture Series presents lectures by Zaytuna College faculty members exploring a variety of contemporary topics.
4/24/2017 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Why Muhammad Is Great
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the noble historical role of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) in light of the current events upon the release of a derogatory film depicting a negative image and how some Muslims have responded to it.
4/24/2017 • 36 minutes, 30 seconds
Reflections On The Last Sermon
Topic: Reflections on the Last Sermon: Advice to Take Home The precious advice that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ gave humanity in his last Sermon (The Sermon of Farewell) shows how much Islam values and appreciates the concepts of social equality, brotherhood, individual liberty and mutual cooperation as a guiding light for humanity fourteen centuries ago. Join ... Read more
4/24/2017 • 36 minutes, 38 seconds
Love For Allah Does Not Come Cheap
Imam Zaid Shakir emphasizes the commitment to love Allah, love for your brother what you love for yourself, and its profound impact for the Muslims and greater community at large.
3/4/2017 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Trump!! What now Muslims?? we are moving forward
Jummah Khutbah
3/4/2017 • 43 minutes, 55 seconds
Sunni-Shia Hatred: A Disease We Must Fight
This Seekers Hub Study Circle will give you a deeper understanding of the centrality of love and mercy within Islam. Loneliness and isolation, Imam Zaid Shakir argues, have no place in an ummah of compassion and mercy. He also addresses Sunni-Shia aggression and hatred, which he describes as a disease we must fight. Students will ... Read more
3/4/2017 • 36 minutes
You are destined for the hereafter
This lecture by Imam Zaid Shakir focuses on the following verse of the Quran Know that the life of this world is but amusement and diversion and adornment and boasting to one another and competition in increase of wealth and children like the example of a rain whose resulting plant growth pleases the tillers then ... Read more
3/4/2017 • 32 minutes, 12 seconds
Friday Sermon: The Seven Types of Special People
3/4/2017 • 53 minutes, 45 seconds
Defending Your Religion
3/4/2017 • 44 minutes, 30 seconds
The Legitimacy of Secularism
3/4/2017 • 25 minutes, 3 seconds
Never Going to Catch the Dunya
3/4/2017 • 4 minutes, 56 seconds
How Deep is Your Love for God?
Imam Zaid Shakir talks about taking stock of our faith and prioritizing our many loves in life to avoid a crisis of faith.
3/4/2017 • 34 minutes, 43 seconds
After Life: Bliss or Torment?
Seeing that you were dead and He gave you life. Then He will give you death, then again will bring you to life on the Day of Resurrection and then unto Him you will return. Surah Baqarah 2: 28 What happens to us when we die? What is the soul? Where are heaven and hell? ... Read more
3/4/2017 • 44 minutes, 17 seconds
Be A Light In The World
Imam Zaid Shakir emphasizes the importance of being a spiritual light in non-material terms in order to offer the world a different way of seeing reality.
3/4/2017 • 32 minutes, 34 seconds
Adoring the Creator and Serving the Creation
Being a Muslim doesn’t mean you only do the rituals and forget about those around you. Islam is about living your life in a way that also leads to the betterment of society. One way to increase your spirituality is through standing up for justice. The Prophet is our example of someone who practised spiritual ... Read more
3/4/2017 • 23 minutes, 12 seconds
Confront Challenging Days With Beautiful Patience
Imam Zaid Shakir delivers a Khutbah about how we can patiently preserve through our challenges in the days ahead. This sermon was given on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay in Pleasanton, California
