Audio & Video

Question Time! Part I // With Imam Zaid Shakir

2008-05-30T17:19:00Z

Political Violence Revisited - UC Berkeley

2008-01-21T02:59:00Z

The following is the accompanying text.” In this lecture, Imam Zaid reexamines the issue of political violence and the importance of having an objective standard to describe such violence. The lecture is followed by an insightful question and answer session that sheds further light on the topic and related issues.

Size: 177MB
Date: 1/17/2008
Location: UC Berkeley

NEW - Questions from “Reviving The Islamic Spirit” Conference

2008-01-06T08:28:00Z

In this recording Imam Zaid answers some questions that were asked by attendees at the recent Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference.

Size: 94 MB
Posted on Jan 6, 2008.

New Audio: Id al-Adha Khutba

2007-12-22T15:51:00Z

Id al-Adha Khutba at The Lighthouse Mosque (Oakland, CA).
Date: 12/21/2007
Size: 59MB

In this address, Imam Zaid discusses the importance of showing our gratitude for the blessing of Islam. One of the ways is by following the way of Ibrahim (Abraham), who was a dissenter in the face of his people’s ways. There is much for us to dissent about when we consider the socio-political realities of our time. He also discusses the importance of having courage in the face of the attacks on Islam

New Audio: All We Need Is Love

2007-11-22T20:57:00Z

In this Khutbah, Imam Zaid examines the importance of love as a foundation of our families and communities.

Delivered in New Haven, CT on Nov 9, 2007.

Click on file, and “Save As”.
File Size: 74 MB.

Resisting Globalization With True Brotherhood

2007-11-09T14:57:00Z

In this lecture Imam Zaid examines the implications of Brotherhood and Sisterhood in Islam.

Right Click on the File, and Save it to your computer. File Size: 19.3 MB

The Fast of Ramadan & the Furious Shaitan - Imam Zaid Shakir & Imam Suhaib Webb

2007-10-18T14:25:00Z

MeccaOne Media hosted Imam Zaid Shakir and Imam Suhaib Webb in their studio for an engaging discussion on the significance of the blessed month of Ramadan, the benefits found in Ramadan and other enlightening topics. Hosted by Omair Ali.

The Requisites of Leadership

2007-09-16T19:21:00Z

This lecture examines the requisites of leadership at both the individual and the communal level. It emphasizes the importance of good followers as one of the greatest factors aiding good leadership. Imam Zaid mentions some of the trials leaders will encounter at various levels of endeavor. This lecture will prove insightful for community leaders and organizers as well as for the generality of the community.

Straight Talk to the Youth

2007-09-09T17:50:00Z

This talk is based on Verse 177 of Sura al-Baqara (2:177). Imam Zaid emphasizes the importance of moving beyond the outward manifestations of our religion and internalizing our faith in a way that brings forth constructive action that will benefit others in our society. Laced with humor and motivating anecdotes, this is a talk that will inspire young people while proving of benefit to a more mature audience.

Dallas MSA Lecture

2007-07-04T23:39:00Z

Dallas ISNA Lecture

2007-07-04T23:35:00Z

The Bill Moyers Interview

2007-06-25T14:55:00Z

Imam Zaid Shakir interviewed by Bill Moyers

Redefining Muslim Families in the Modern Times

2007-05-09T00:39:00Z

Are We Fit to Lead?

2007-05-09T00:38:00Z

Ramadan Farewell

2007-05-09T00:37:00Z