The past year has been a trying one for Muslims in the United States. The steady drone of anti-Islamic sentiment, growing since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, was catalyzed by a series of unfortunate incidents. We could mention among them the Fort Hood shootings, the failed attempt to detonate a bomb aboard an American-bound aircraft over Detroit, Michigan, the…
With a documented history of use of several thousand years and a wide variety of applications, sandalwood is most notable for its smoothing effects on skin and for its mood-enhancing properties. One of the things Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) enjoyed most was the use of essential…
Perhaps the most precious of the ancient oils, frankincense is highly sought after by modern consumers for its many uses, including relaxation, immune support, and mood enhancement. For aromatic, topical or dietary use.
Unlike most essential oils which are distilled from petals, bark, or seeds, frankincense…
Written by the Muslim scholar, Dr. Joseph Lumbard, and co-edited by Imam Zaid Shakir and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, this thoughtful and well-written work beautifully and succinctly summarizes the core beliefs of the Muslim faith.
Islam is the most maligned religion in the West.…
Treatise For The Seekers Of Guidance
The translation, notes, and commentary of Imam al-Harith al-Muhasibi’s Risala al-Mustarshidin (Treatise For The Seekers Of Guidance) by Zaid Shakir is intended to serve as a layman’s guide to Islamic spirituality. Al - Muhasibi presents most of the major ideas that would both serve as the basis for a full program of spiritual development and comprise an insightful overview of a…
African Muslims in American History
In this historic talk, Imam Zaid Shakir presents an insightful look at the history and presence of African Muslims in America during the twentieth century. From slavery, the early Islamically influenced pan-African movements, the Moorish Science Temple, the Nation of Islam, and the…
This special selection from Zaytuna’s 2005 “Ethnic Jihad” Minara program
looks at how Muslims can honor and fulfill the spiritual and cultural legacy they have inherited. Imam Zaid highlights the importance of maintaining families, cultivating spirituality, and leveraging the blessings and opportunities of our time…
Foundations of the Deen: Islam, Iman, and Ihsan
In this series of four lectures, Imam Zaid and Ustadh Abdullah focus on the foundational Muslim teachings by examining the core concepts of Islam, Iman, and Ihsan and linking these fundamentals with their noble and lofty objectives. Recorded at a 2006 Zaytuna Minara program in Brooklyn, N.Y.,…
Muslim Survival Guide: Advice in Three Parts
In this special, three-part lecture series, Imam Zaid focuses on providing essential advice for Muslims striving to hold strong to their faith in today’s context. Each individual lecture provides practical guidance and insights in light of the unique dynamics and diverse challenges facing Muslim men, women,…
Scattered Pictures: Reflections of an American Muslim
New Book Release by Imam Zaid Shakir. A collection of essays and articles.
Scattered Pictures can also be bought from Amazon.
Reviews:
“This collection of Zaid Shakir’s essays is long overdue. For some years now he has brought a clarity…
On the evening of Friday Dec 2, 2005, a jubliant audience gathered at the Calvin Simmons Theatre in Oakland to share in the knowledge, wisdom, and insight of Dr. Cornel West and Imam Zaid Shakir. englightening lecture on the implications of the legacies…
The Heirs of The Prophets (Reprint)
“The Heirs of the Prophets” is an extraordinary book representing one of the many streams of traditional Islamic scholarship. In addition to huge multi-volume compendiums, many scholars also composed shorter treatises that focused, for example, on one particular statement (hadith) of the Prophet…
This issue includes a brilliant analysis by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf of various scholars’ views on the game of chess throughout history since its introduction to Muslims; a ballad you can sing along with by Dr. Abdal Hakim Murad; an explanation of Islamic calligraphy…
Tracks:
1. Introduction
2. Malcolm: The Servant of Allah
3. The Risk of Being a Leader
4. The Vision of a Leader
5. The Force of Good in this World
6. Clash of Civilizations…
Guided by the astute insight of notable scholar Imam Zaid Shakir, this recording provides an enlightening and incisive examination of the social, economic, cultural and political decline of the Muslim ummah as a dominate global actor. From the impact and implications of Western…
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