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Below are links to mp3 files of Imam Zaid Shakir's audio talks, Khutba talks, Quran recitations &: media coverage

NEW: Hikam of Ibn ‘Atta Allah, Lecture # 11

This is the 11th instalment of Imam Zaid’s tanslation and commentary on the Hikam of Imam Ibn ‘Ata Allah.

Size: 63MB
Date: 06/05/2008

Question Time! Part I // With Imam Zaid Shakir

NEW: Hikam of Ibn ‘Atta Allah, Lecture # 10

This is Imam Zaid’s tenth lesson dealing with the Aphorisms (Hikam) of Ibn ‘Ata Allah Sakandari.

Size: 47 MB
Date: 05/14/2008

Political Violence Revisited - UC Berkeley

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

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

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

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.

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File Size: 74 MB.

Resisting Globalization With True Brotherhood

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

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

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

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

Dallas ISNA Lecture

The Bill Moyers Interview

Imam Zaid Shakir interviewed by Bill Moyers

Redefining Muslim Families in the Modern Times

Are We Fit to Lead?

Ramadan Farewell

From Hiroshima to London: Political Violence & Our Collective Future

Description of the Righteous

What We Should Be Teaching Our Children?

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