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Davis gets to see Muhammad for who he really is when his mother's not around. Then we speak to Imam Zaid Shakir, a spiritual advisor to Muhammad Ali.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Born Ricky D. Mitchell in Berkeley, CA in 1956, Imam Zaid Shakir converted to Islam in 1977 while serving in the United States Air Force. He studied the religion of Islam extensively, and today is popularly regarded as “America's Imam,” and one of the most prominent Muslim preachers alive. Imam Zaid was Muhammad Ali's spiritual leader, guide, and dear friend, and was whispering prayers into his ear in his hospital room when he passed away. Per Ali's prior request, he led his funeral prayer and presided over his memorial service. Among other achievements and accolades, he is also the co-founder of Zaytuna College (a private Islamic liberal arts college). He publishes regularly on contemporary issues and matters of public interest and debate, both as a private scholar and public intellectual. This episode is a rare gem, full of wisdom, insight, and timeless advice for the sincere seeker of truth. Guest: Imam Zaid ShakirMore Info:Article: “The Greatest, At Rest,” by Tom JunodLink: https://www.espn.com/espn/feature/story/_/id/19409912/the-planning-muhammad-ali-funeral Websites:https://zaytuna.edu/academics/faculty/zaid-shakir https://www.newislamicdirections.com/new_nid/about/ ORIGINAL AUDIO PRODUCTION, MUSIC & SOUND DESIGN BY SALTExecutive Produced by Mo Amer, Azhar Usman, Noah Gersh, Jamie Schefman, Nick Panama, Kenzi WilburHead of Creative: Jordan Galvan Head of Production: Liz LeMayHead of Post Production: Robert AdlerProducers: Imran Ali Malik & Aaron Kennedy Supervising Producers: Allie Strobel & Alice BearnPost Production Supervisor: Aly HonoréPost Production Coordinator: Jax Raffle Edited by: Geoffrey Mutchnik and Aaron Kennedy Sound Design and Music by: Matthew ChilelliMixed by: Aaron Kennedy Recorded by Aaron Kennedy, Zack Djurich and Mario Borgatta Guest Booking by Drive Entertainment and Hager EldaasAdditional music courtesy of Extreme Music.Joking Not Joking is a Luminary Original, and a co-production between SALT, Legally Homeless, Inc., and Numinous Company, Inc.
Muslims around the world are observing the Holy Month of Ramadan - the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed. Every morning at 5am EST during this month we gather on this podcast to reflect on the revelation of Allah through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
FOLLOW TMP: INSTAGRAM | https://www.instagram.com/themiddlepath_podcast/ TWITTER | https://twitter.com/middle_path_ FACEBOOK | https://www.facebook.com/themiddlepathpodcast Nasheed by Maher Zain Zaid Shakir is a prominent American Muslim scholar and a professor emeritus and board observer of Zaytuna College. He has taught courses in Arabic, Islamic spirituality, contemporary Muslim thought, Islamic history and politics, and Shafi'i fiqh at the College. He speaks and writes on a wide range of topics, and he travels frequently across the United States to support institution-building projects in the Muslim community. In 2007, he was a signatory of the 2007 letter “A Common Word Between Us and You,” an appeal for peace and cooperation between Christians and Muslims, and in 2016, he presided over the public memorial for Muhammad Ali. He speaks and writes on a wide range of topics and has become a voice of conscience for American Muslims as well as people of other faiths. He is regularly included as one of the Western world's most influential Muslim scholars in The Muslim 500, an annual ranking edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin. In addition to formerly serving in the US Air Force, Imam Zaid holds a Bachelor's in Islamic Law and Arabic Language from Abu Nour University in Damascus, an M.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University, a B.A. in International Relations from the American University in DC as well as multiple ijazahs in the Islamic sciences.
Imam Zaid Shakir was hand-selected by Muhammad Ali to be at his bedside at the time of his death and lead his funeral service. He co-founded the first accredited Islamic college in America and tops annual lists of the world's most influential Muslim leaders. So why haven't most Americans heard of him? Check out all of the episodes and clips from The Travelers Podcast: https://podlink.to/TravelersPodcast Learn more about The Travelers Podcast: https://www.brotherali.com/podcast Buy Travelers Podcast merchandise: https://www.brotheralistore.com/collections/travelers-podcast
Nihal sat down with Imam Zaid Shakir, and spoke to him about his journey to Islam, navigating community in the 1970s and 1980s, and how Muslims can cultivate an intellectual framework within America. Imam Zaid also reflected on the challenges he sees ahead for the greater Muslim community, the need to have a united voice, and also discusses what he is reading these days. Imam Zaid Shakir is an American Muslim scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. He teaches courses on Arabic, law, history, and Islamic spirituality. Follow him at @ImamZaidShakir on Twitter. Faith in Fine Print is brought to you by The Mantle, a sacred safe space dedicated to facilitating and demonstrating Islamic Spirituality. Comments or Questions? E-mail us at faithinfineprint@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/faithinfineprint Twitter: https://twitter.com/faithfineprint Instagram: https://instagram.com/faithinfineprint SUBSCRIBE FOR UPDATES AT http://www.faithinfineprint.com/
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What does it mean to be a good person? The question of human morality is one of the most complicated and hotly contested subjects of all time.Imam Zaid Shakir presents how and why prophetic guidance exists, and what it reflects about the Qur'anic worldview in which we live.© Copyright 2022 New Islamic Directions™
Zaid Shakir is a prominent American Muslim scholar and a professor emeritus and board observer of Zaytuna College. He has taught courses in Arabic, Islamic spirituality, contemporary Muslim thought, Islamic history and politics, and Shafi'i fiqh at the College. He speaks and writes on a wide range of topics, and he travels frequently across the United States to support institution-building projects in the Muslim community. In 2007, he was a signatory of the 2007 letter “A Common Word Between Us and You,” an appeal for peace and cooperation between Christians and Muslims, and in 2016, he presided over the public memorial for Muhammad Ali. He speaks and writes on a wide range of topics and has become a voice of conscience for American Muslims as well as people of other faiths. He is regularly included as one of the Western world's most influential Muslim scholars in The Muslim 500, an annual ranking edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin. In addition to formerly serving in the US Air Force, Imam Zaid holds a Bachelor's in Islamic Law and Arabic Language from Abu Nour University in Damascus, an M.A. in Political Science from Rutgers University, a B.A. in International Relations from the American University in DC as well as multiple ijazahs in the Islamic sciences.
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Assalamu alaykum,As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories — uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey.Ustadha Zaynab Mansour Ansari is the daughter of converts — an African American mother and a Lebanese American father. Her parents converted to Islam in the 1970s and met Imam Zaid Shakir during the latter part of the decade. The impact of Imam Zaid's friendship with her parents was profound and their spiritual journeys became deeply intertwined.When Ustadha Zaynab was in her late teens, her parents wanted her to study Islam so the family moved to Iran for a few years, and later, at the advice of Imam Zaid and his wife, Umm Hassan, Ustadha Zaynab and her sister were enrolled at Abu Noor College in Damascus, Syria.She returned to the United States after over 4 years of study in Syria and enrolled at Georgia State University, where she earned degrees in history and Middle Eastern Studies. During this time, she started a family and was invited to volunteer for the pioneering SunniPath Answers Service.Ustadha Zaynab describes herself as a late bloomer. She felt intellectually and academically stimulated as a student in Damascus, but it wasn't until her late 30s that she had a spiritual awakening — what she refers to as a Ghazalian moment of realization that what she was teaching was not necessarily being translated into her own life.Today Ustadha Zaynab is the women's scholar-in-residence at Tayseer Seminary where she teaches and mentors students under the guidance of Shaykh Hassan Lachheb. She also offers presentations, workshops, and classes for a number of other organizations, including for the Ribaat program founded by her teacher, Anse Dr. Tamara Gray.In this episode, she opens up about and reflects on the tragic death of her husband over five years ago. She also discusses the benefits of having female-only learning spaces and the importance of female role models and spiritual guides.Her story intersects with many familiar names: Imam Zaid Shakir and his wife Umm Hassan, Zaheer (Sunni Path), Anse Dr. Tamara Gray, Shaykh Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Muhammad Sukkar, Shaykha Houda al-Habash, Ustadh Dr. Nadeem Siddiqi, Shaykh Hassan Lachheb-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
When people face tragedy and challenges in life, what helps them to persevere? In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir attempts to answer that question to unlock your power to overcome challenges, and succeed. Fortitude is the moral virtue that ensures firmness in difficulties and constancy in the pursuit of the good. It strengthens the resolve to resist temptations and to overcome obstacles in the moral life.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
Do you know how to lead someone into a relationship with God? If someone came to you today and said, "I want to be a Muslim, and show me how." The truth is that many Muslims may not be prepared to answer that question. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir provides strategy and spiritual insights from the Quran and Hadith if put on the spot.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
Assalamu alaykum,As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories — uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey.Shaykh Zane Abdo was born and raised in Liverpool, UK. From a young age, he was inspired by lectures from scholars like Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Abdul-Hakim Murad and Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller to study abroad and bring back scholarship to the UK.After studying in Tarim, Yemen, for just under a decade, Shaykh Zane returned to the UK in 2010 as the imam of the South Wales Islamic Centre in Cardiff, a port city which has its own unique history of Muslim migrants from Yemen and Somalia.He is now a Muslim advisor and university chaplain at the University of Liverpool and Liverpool John Moores University. His course for university students, “Simplifying the Chaos,” is linked below. You can also find him at Spiritual Corner with Sheikh Zane.In this episode, he talks about Islam in the UK, the challenges with working with different Muslims groups and his experiences in dealing with extremists and radicalized Muslims throughout his life - both in Cardiff and then as a prison chaplain in Liverpool. He opens up about the importance of not just “copying and pasting” what he's learned in Tarim, but adapting it in a way the suits the needs of the people he's serving in the UK.And finally Shaykh Zane shares a touching story from his youth about an emotional moment with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf that brought Shaykh Hamza to tears. Habib Ali al-Jifri who was also present remarked that the young man had stirred something in Shaykh Hamza's heart. That story has stuck with him all these years, leading him to inspire others the way Shaykh Hamza inspired him.His story intersects with many familiar names: الحبيب عمر بن حفيظ - Habib Omar, the late Mufti of Tarim Habib `Ali al-Mashhur bin Hafiz, Habib Abdullah Bilfaqih, Habib Salim al-Shatiri, Habib Ali al-Jifri English, Habib Abdur Rahman bin Ali Mashur bin Hafiz, Shaykh Umar Husayn Al-Khatib, Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller, Shaykh Mohsen Al-Najjar, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad / Timothy J. Winter, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa, Shaykh Haroon Hanif, Shaykh Adeyinka Mendes, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Imam Zaid Shakir, Sheikh Sa'id Hassan.Simplifying the Chaos:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMcTFuzeWCnpnOModFwxfDTi3W7MIOGihttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQMcTFuzeWCkHryYoAxm9wRgeGevvsP_P-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
What good is it, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? In this episode is a helpful reminder from Imam Zaid Shakir that deeds without faith are rootless, and faith without deeds is fruitless. A long life is worthy of rewards when the commands of God are fulfilled.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
In the twentieth century, the question of Islamic Tradition generates an intense debate within normative and historical Islam. The first step lies in distinguishing well what belongs to the teaching of Islam that forms the ritualistic life of the Muslim. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir depicts how Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) meticulously applied the precepts of the Koran at every moment and detail of his life. In this way, a pillar of Muslim faith is constructed. This source of light and guidance can lead us completely.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
When expressing gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir presents a distinct clarification of "Thanksgiving", identifies an aspect of cultural heritage reflection, and highlights the nature of thankfulness according to our religion.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
Sometimes we forget the reward of The Hereafter, and lose focus of the genuine goal in life. In this episode, Imam Zaid Shakir reminds us to be strong, conscious of our real purpose, and honoring the legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) a symbol of sacrifice and submission.© Copyright 2021 New Islamic Directions™
We hear about tragedies often, whether it be from the seerah, Islamic history, or in the present day, and we express sorrow for those that experienced them. The experience is completely different when the tragedy hits close to home. A great loss has hit the Miftaah family recently and has left our hearts shattered. One of the beloved Waheed brothers, Shaykh Abdul Raheem Waheed, has left our world and returned to Allah SWT as a shaheed inshallah. In the aftermath, Imam Zaid Shakir held a conversation with Shaykh Abdullah Waheed on grief and how to move through these difficult situations.
Zaid Shakir, a cofounder of Zaytuna College, is a prominent American Muslim scholar. He has taught courses in Arabic, Islamic spirituality, contemporary Muslim thought, Islamic history and politics, and Shafi’i fiqh at the College. He speaks and writes on a wide range of topics, and he travels frequently across the United States to support institution-building projects in the Muslim community. In 2007, he was a signatory of the 2007 letter “A Common Word Between Us and You,” an appeal for peace and cooperation between Christians and Muslims, and in 2016, he presided over the public memorial for Muhammad Ali.
Covered in this episode: Continued convo with co-guest-host Shoaib | Wakeel's Jinn stories | Halaloween/Haramoween party discussions | Donate to Charity week (link below) Link to the recorded livestream with the presentation: https://youtu.be/ng-2oA39oEI Mentions in this podcast: Charity week donation link: https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/babson_college#!/ (Donate through November 13th, 2020!) Imam Zaid Shakir's posts on Halloween: https://www.newislamicdirections.com/nid/notes/between_the_deen_and_halloween & https://www.newislamicdirections.com/nid/articles/halloween_ii Shaykh Hamza Wald Maqbul's Friday Sermon: https://soundcloud.com/hmaqbul/khutbah-blasphemy-voting Suggestions/Feedback: Email: savagesufis@gmail.com Leave a Voice-note: https://anchor.fm/savage-sufis/message (and it just might be featured in a upcoming episode... if appropriate) facebook.com/savagesufis Please share & support! https://anchor.fm/savage-sufis/support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/savage-sufis/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/savage-sufis/support
Assalamu alaykum, As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories - uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah SWT along that journey. Like many Afghans, Imam Yama Niazi's family left Afghanistan during the Soviet invasion. By the '90s, he was an 18 year old aspiring rapper in Santa Barbara, California, a typical American teen who knew little about the religion but made a dua that changed the course of his life. One day, perhaps in answer to that dua, a mysterious visitor stopped by the family business. The visitor, a convert and former rapper, befriended him. He taught him how to pray, the basic tenets of the religion and mentored him. Imam Yama gave up rapping, began practicing Islam and eventually sought sacred knowledge. Through an ISNA catalogue, he learned about Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and started driving five hours weekly to the take classes with Shaykh Hamza in the Bay area. The classes introduced him to other scholars including Shaykh Salek ibn Siddina and Shaykh Muhammad Yaqoubi and a whole new world. In this episode, Imam Yama narrates an emotional story of how Allah SWT guided him. He gives important and nuanced advice about dawah, the limits of interfaith work and the challenges of being an American Imam. He now lives in Vancouver, B.C., teaches youth classes at SeekersGuidance: The Global Islamic Seminary and runs the The Blessed Tree Foundation, a non-profit that focuses on spreading the beauty of Islam. His story intersects with many familiar names: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Salek ibn Siddina, Shaykh Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi الشيخ محمد اليعقوبي,,الحبيب عمر بن حفيظ - Habib Omar, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Shaykh Rami Nsour, Shaykh AbdulKarim Yahya, Ustadh Feraidoon Mojadedi, Shaykh Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera , Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Assalamu alaykum, As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories - uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey. Shaykh Jamal Ud-deen Hysaw describes his childhood as nomadic. He moved across the United States, living in suburban communities where he often felt the effects of racism and isolation, and found it difficult fitting in with both his Black and white classmates. His journey to Islam began in college as he started exploring Black history and reading The Autobiography of Malcolm X. A few years after he converted, he was introduced to then translator Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller who was visiting Atlanta at the time. He got his phone number and after months of almost daily phone calls, Shaykh Nuh and his wife Shaykha Umm Sahl suggested that he come to Damascus and study Islamic sciences full-time. He was in Syria for three years before becoming one of the first foreigners to be invited to Tarim by Habib Omar. He eventually settled there for five years to finish his studies. Shaykh Jamal is a natural storyteller. This is a four hour interview, but he keeps the listener engaged from beginning to end with stories from his life and beautiful descriptions of his time in Hadhramaut. He talks about what it was like seeking knowledge in the '90s with scholars like Habib Omar and Shaykh Nuh. There's also great advice here about the importance of humility throughout one's spiritual journey. While Shaykh Jamal may not be a household name, he was instrumental in guiding many on their path to knowledge. Shaykh Jamal Ud-Deen Hysaw describes his childhood as nomadic. He moved across the United States, living in suburban communities where he often felt the effects of racism and isolation, and found it difficult fitting in with both his Black and white classmates. His journey to Islam began in college when he started exploring Black history and read The Autobiography of Malcolm X. A few years after he converted, he was introduced to then translator Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller who was visiting Atlanta at the time. He got his phone number and after months of almost daily phone calls, Shaykh Nuh and his wife Shaykha Umm Sahl suggested that he come to Damascus to study the Islamic sciences full-time. He lived in Syria for three years before becoming one of the first foreigners to be invited to Tarim by Habib Omar. He would stay there for five years while he completed his studies. Shaykh Jamal is a natural storyteller. This is a four hour interview, but he keeps the listener engaged from beginning to end with stories from his life and beautiful descriptions of his time in Hadramawt. He talks about what it was like seeking knowledge in the '90s with scholars like Habib Omar and Shaykh Nuh. There's great advice here about the importance of humility throughout one's spiritual journey. While Shaykh Jamal may not be a household name, he was instrumental in guiding many on their path to knowledge. His story intersects with many familiar names: الحبيب عمر بن حفيظ - Habib Omar,Habib Ali Al-Mashhur and his son Habib Abdur Rahman bin Hafid, Habib Kadhim al-Saqqaf English, Habib Ali al-Jifri English, Shaykh Abdul Rahman Shaghouri, Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller, Shaykha Umm Sahl, Shaykh Muhammad al-Yaqoubi الشيخ محمد اليعقوبي, Habib Ali Abu Bakr bin Shaikh, Habib Salim Al-Shatiri, Habib Hashim bin Aqil, Habib Shahabideen, Habib Tahir Al Attas, Shaykh Dr. Muhammad bin Yahya al-Husayni al-Ninowy الشيخ د. محمد النينوي, Shaykh Umar Hussein Al-Khatib, Musa Furber, Shaykh Jihad Hashim Brown, Imam Zaid Shakir, Abu Munir, Ali Keeler, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi Effa, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Shaykh AbdulKarim Yahya, Ustadh Tariq Ameer, Imam Abdul Huqq, Dr. Amin Best, Mustafa Davis, Omar Daytona, Usama Canon-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Imam Zaid Shakir on history of Islam in America, structural racism, and Black resistance.
Racism has been well and alive in our communities. In this video, Shaykh Yasir interviews Imam Zaid Shakir regarding Muslims and the race issue.
Assalamu alaykum, As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories - uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey. Reflecting on the order and harmony within nature, Shaykh AbdulKarim Yahya knew at a young age that God existed. He embraced Islam in his junior year of high school in Berkeley, California. A translation of Imam Ghazali's renowned "Ihya Uloom al-Deen" ("The Revival of the Religious Sciences") inspired him to seek out teachers who embodied those characteristics. His journey took him to Syria where he studied Arabic and Tajweed. And then onto Tarim, Yemen, where he was one of the first American students to enroll in the newly opened Dar al Mustafa. That became his base for 13 years, and he became a translator for Habib Omar and the other habaib all over the world. After returning to the U.S. he would eventually establish Dar Al-Rahma in 2017 to serve and teach the Muslims of the Detroit area. In this episode he talks about serving and learning with people of knowledge over the last 23 years. He also discusses the inner-city community in Detroit where he teaches, and how it's been impacted by COVID-19 and ongoing police brutality against the Black community. His story intersects with many familiar names: Shaykh Nuh Ha Mim Keller and his wife Shaykha Umm Sahl, Habib Ali al-Mashhur bin Hafiz, الحبيب عمر بن حفيظ - Habib Omar, Shaykh Abdul Rahman al-Shaghouri, Habib Ali al-Jifri English, Habib Abdurrahman bin Hafiz, Shaykh Umar Hussein Al Khatib, Habib Abdullah bin Muhammed bin Alawi bin Shihab, Habib Salim al Shatiriy, Shaykh Muhammed Ali al Khatib, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Shaykh Abdullah Alkadi, Shaykh Ibrahim Osi-Efa, Shaykh Jamal Ud-Deen Hysaw, Shaykh Abu Muneer al-Sha'ar, Abu Anas, Dr. Omar Mahmood عمر محمود, Imam Dawud Walid, Imam Abdullah El-Amin, Imam Saleem Khalid and Shaykh Ali Sulaiman Ali.-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Assalamu alaykum,As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories — uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey.Sidi Wendell Uthman Ames' story begins at a hip hop store in Southern California where he worked during high school. He watched his manager take breaks during the day to pray in a back room. A group of Filipino converts began visiting the store further triggering his interest in Islam. The Filipino converts would befriend him, and he took his shahada with them at the age of 17, MashaAllah! He began driving with them to the Bay Area to take classes with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. This is pre-Zaytuna College. Sidi Uthman would eventually move to the Bay Area and live with Sidi Usama Canon. He's now a well-known munshid and shares his beautiful voice at gatherings all over the world. Many of you may have heard him at Al-Maqasid or Ta'leef Collective.In this episode, he talks about what many call the “Golden era” of converts coming to Islam in California, watching institutions like Zaytuna and Ta'leef develop from the ground up, and his own spiritual development over the years.He's met many beautiful teachers and befriended many familiar names along his journey: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Nuh Keller, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, Dr. Shadee Elmasry, Sidi Usama Canon, Shaykh Abdullah Bin Bayyah, Shaykh Tameem Ahmadi, Ustadh Tarif Arabi, Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah, Dr. Hatem Bazian, Amir Muhammad Shareef, Shaykh Muhammed al-Yaqoubi, Mauritanian scholars like Shaykh Khutri and Shaykh Abdullah, Shaykh Walead Mohammed Mosaad, Shaykh Abdullah Qadi, Shaykh Mahmud Kellner, Shaykha Maryam Dhuhayb, Shaykh Faraz Khan, Habib Ali al-Jifri English, Feraidoon Mojadedi, Mustafa Davis, Shaykh Jihad Hashim BrownEditor's note - in the podcast Sidi Uthman says he converted at the age of 19. He was actually 17 at the time.-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
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Assalamu alaykum,As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories — uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey.Sister Zainab Ismail is known by many for her popular Instagram page @zainab_fitforallah. Prior to taking her shahada, she worked as a fitness trainer and nutritionist with the “one percent” — hopping between Las Vegas, Miami, the Hamptons and Hollywood for work.A life threatening car accident and deeper reflections on faith led her to Islam and a new lifestyle. She began taking classes for new Muslims at the New York City Muslim Education and Converts Center of America, where Fit for Allah was born.After studying further at MECCA Center, Al-Maqasid, and SeekersGuidance: The Global Islamic Seminary she embarked on a da'wah opportunity to Chiapas, Mexico. That led to more da'wah trips in Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Brazil, and Panama. She also sparked the idea to translate Dr. Asad Tarsin's “Being Muslim” to serve the Spanish speaking world and would later help it be translated into Portuguese as well.In this episode she reflects on how influential it was to learn about tasawwuf and meet scholars like Habib Omar in her early years as a Muslim. She also talks about how important it is for new converts to be in spaces where they feel mercy, care and compassion.Her story intersects with many beautiful teachers: Habib Omar, Nuh Ha Mim Keller, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Amin Muhammad, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Dr. Asad Tarsin, Ustadh Amjad Tarsin, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Shaykh Samir al-Nass, Ustadha Wajiha Khalil, Ustadh Khalid Abdu, Shaykh Imadudeen Abu Hijleh, Shaykh Walid al-Rifa'i, Shaykh AbdulKarim Yahya, Mustafa Davis, Usama Canon, Shaykh Hamdi Ben Aissa.-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Assalamu alaykum,As I begin my own spiritual journey, I want to hear from those who have taken this path before me. This podcast focuses on them and listening to their stories — uninterrupted. My name is Hebah Masood and I invite you to reflect on the trajectories of their lives, and the guidance and blessings provided by Allah swt along that journey.Ustadh Tariq Ameer grew up in a family that was part of the Nation of Islam and then made the transition to Sunni Islam with WD Muhammed. His own journey began with the Muslim Student's Association at Morehouse, a historically black men's college, in Atlanta. Once he started on his path he was able to learn how to read Arabic in one week and began studying part time. He would eventually follow the path of his teacher Ustadh Jamal Hysaw to Tarim, Yemen.He is currently a prison chaplain with the New Jersey Department of Corrections and a student at Bayan Islamic Graduate School. He also teaches at New Brunswick Islamic Center with Safina Society in NJ, the Muslim Education and Converts Center of America in NYC and his own institute based out of Newark, Al-Muwatta.Listen as he gives a rich and detailed description about living and studying in Hadhramaut, Yemen and learning from teachers who exemplify Prophetic character. He also talks about his important work as a prison chaplain and giving dawah to those who are incarcerated a segment of society many of us rarely think about.My sincere apologies for the poor sound quality for the first half hour.Ustadh Tariq's story intersects with many familiar names: Habib Omar, Habib Hashim bin Sahl, Habib Tahir Al Attas, Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Siraj Wahaj, Shaykh Suhaib Webb, Ustadh Jamal Hysaw, Imam Adeyinka 'Muhammad' Mendes, Shaykh Khalil Abdur-Rashid, Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, Imam Abdul Malik, Shaykh Hamza Karamali, Shaykh Amin Buxton, Shaykh Yahya Rhodus, Dr. Shadee Elmasry, Shaykh Yusuf Weltch, Shaykh Zane Abdo, Imam Rasul Suluki and Atiba Jones-Also available on most other major podcast streaming services including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Castbox and Podbay.-Do you enjoy this podcast? Support the Patreon to ensure the best podcast quality possible. All funds go to equipment and editing software. May Allah reward you. https://www.patreon.com/thejourneypodcast★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Imam Zaid Shakir explains in great detail the essence of Islam is for one to actualize the station of servitude which results in the inverse relationship of lordship only to Allah Most High.
An informative and uplifting, Ramadan-specific, question and answer session with Imam Zaid Shakir.
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.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir expounds on the crises of despair in society, impact on the Muslim community, and the cure for this disease.
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.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about the prophetic tradition of compassion in our everyday life.
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.
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.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir provides integral advice on how to internalize the reality and meaning of Allah in our lives.
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.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir clarifies masculine and feminine gender in Islam, and meaningful relationships between men and women.
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.”
Imam Zaid Shakir emphasizes the magnitude of envy and hatred violating the sanctity of brotherhood and sisterhood.
Imam Zaid Shakir states God has sanctified life and murder of unarmed innocent human beings is a violation and crime against public order.
Imam Zaid Shakir discusses how to obtain the path of divine oneness, and to overcome self righteousness, and worship of materialism.
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.
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.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir speaks about Islam in America and the influence of Edward Blyden and Marcus Garvey on the acceptance of Islam by Africans in America.
This article can be found online here at Muslimmatters.org. Imam Zaid Shakir is a scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, California. In 2001, he was the first American male graduate from Syria's Abu Nour University.Article read by Zeba Khan.
Imam Zaid Shakir delivered this powerful sermon on Eid Al-Adha emphasizing 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. Recorded live at the Unity Park in Oakland, CA on Aug. 10, 2019.
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.
Imam Zaid Shakir delivers a Khutbah about the importance of following the Sunnah of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his rightly guided successors. This sermon was delivered at the Muslim Community Center - East Bay in Pleasanton, California on May 24, 2019.
On this episode of Friday Night Live, Hafiz Sha'ban returns to the hot seat to lead a post-election round up, Luton Town FC's promotion and Ramadan preparation with Imam Zaid Shakir from Zaytuna College
Call To Freedom interview with Imam Zaid Shakir
Call To Freedom interview with Imam Zaid Shakir
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.
The recent controversy surrounding Imam Zaid Shakir's khutba on feminism speaks to the rise of an increasingly aggressive feminist movement in the Muslim community. In this informal episode, I offer some thoughts on this matter and address my recent change in social media engagement. Articles mentioned in this episode: Feminism and Use of the Secular to Save Tradition http://andalusonline.org/2018/03/30/feminism-and-use-of-the-secular-to-save-tradition/ Masculine, Feminine, and a Cycle of Oppression http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/masculine-feminine-and-a-cycle-of-oppression/ Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website http://www.andalusonline.org JOIN Andalus Book Club http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815
Imam Zaid Shakir is an American Muslim scholar, author and renowned speaker. A co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley California and a professor of Arabic, Islamic law, history and spirituality. Imam Zaid joins me to discuss the importance of Black History Month and the power of our spiritual family as an Ummah. Leave us a review on iTunes! Sponsor a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim
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.
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.
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
Wonderful and insightful speech given by Imam Zaid Shakir at the opening of the Muslim Student Association gathering in Berkley (Jan, 2012)
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.
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.
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.
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
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
Imam Zaid Shakir talks about taking stock of our faith and prioritizing our many loves in life to avoid a crisis of faith.
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.
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
Imam Zaid shares his journey and offers his thoughts on the current anti-Muslim political climate in America. One of Americas most prominent Imam's shares his journey growing up in a segregated south; a youth of political activism and spiritual seeking; serving in the armed forces where he converted to Islam; attaining degrees in Political Science & International Relations; serving an inner city congregation in the middle of the crack epidemic; traveling overseas for nearly a decade to study with some of the world's most prominent Muslim scholars and spiritual masters in Syria & Morocco; then returning after 9/11 to co-found one of America's most prominent Muslim institutions, Zaytuna College. Zaid Shakir is co-founder and senior faculty member of Zaytuna College and also serves on its Board of Trustees. In 1983, while at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ., he co-founded the New Brunswick Islamic Center formerly Masjid al-Huda. In 1987, he settled in New Haven, CT., and continued his community activism co-founding Masjid Al-Islam. Zaid Shakir moved to Hayward, California to serve as a scholar-in-residence and lecturer at Zaytuna Institute in 2003. He co-founded the Lighthouse Mosque, Oakland, CA. in 2007. He co-founded Zaytuna College in 2009, where he now teaches Islamic law and history. Zaid Shakir is one of the signatories of A Common Word Between Us and You, an open letter by Islamic scholars to Christian leaders, calling for peace and understanding. Known to the world as Imam Zaid, he has authored numerous articles on a wide range of topics, becoming a voice of conscience for American Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Recently, he was ranked as “one of the western world’s most influential Scholars The 500 Most Influential Muslims, edited by John Esposito and Ibrahim Kalin, (2009).
We're very excited to be joined by renowned scholar Imam Zaid Shakir for this month's episode. As a founding member of Zaytuna College, the first accredited Islamic college in the United States, Imam Zaid discuss the school's history and its mission, and then shares the amazing story of his own journey to Islam, in the process helping to add yet more layers to the ongoing tapestry of the American Muslim experience that we've been weaving together ever since our very first show. It's a fascinating conversation with one of the most prominent and preeminent Muslim minds in the world, and you can listen via the embed below, or download via iTunes and Stitcher Radio. Feel free to send any comments or questions our way at diffusedcongruence@gmail.com, and make sure you hit "like" on our Facebook page!
Ibn Juzayy al Kalbi's Tasfiyyat al Qulub [part 1] Imam Zaid Shakir explains Ibn Juzayy's masterful work on purification of the heart and highlights the relevance of the wisdoms contained within the text to our lives today.
An insightful lecture delivered by Imam Zaid Shakir on the subject of unity.
TimeToChange - ImamZaidShakir Delivered in Birmingham [UK] in 2000 as part of the Islamic Village lecture series, Imam Zaid delivers an important message to the grassroots. Almost 3hrs of audio with extensive Questions & Answers dealing with key issues. This is the first time it has been made available as a free download. we pray that we all benefit, and of course change.
When Harper's Magazine editor Ken Silverstein went undercover to recruit Washington lobbyists to help improve the image of Turkmenistan, a corrupt foreign government with appalling human rights abuses, K-Street firms laid out plans to get the job done. What does it say about the state of influence-peddling in Washington? Bill Moyers gets the inside story from Silverstein. Also on the program, Imam Zaid Shakir has been called a voice of conscience for American Muslims, but his views on Islam in America put him at the center of a heated debate about faith and culture.