Imam Zaid Shakir
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American Muslim Scholar | Author | Co-founder and Professor Emeritus: @zaytunacollege | Partner: @greenfaithworld | IG @ imamzaidshakir
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On this day in 2016, Muhammad Ali returned back to Allah.
Here is my latest article God’s Plan and Muhammad Ali
Imam Zaid Shakir
#RememberAli
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"The more you submit to Allah, the more liberation you experience. Why? Because you are with Allah and your soul is free from the shackles of the world. It experiences a bliss that's so deep. It is indescribable."
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If you want to die in the state of Islam, then you have to live in a state of Islam.
Imam Zaid Shakir
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Wealth and poverty,by Islamic standards,has nothing to do with material possessions,it’s based on contentment and discontent.If you’re content with what you’ve been blessed with,you are wealthy.This is because wealth is not the possession of abundance, wealth is freedom from need
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"We should try to refrain from speaking when angry. Controlling anger is one of the greatest signs of spiritual maturity". Imam Zaid Shakir
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On Thursday, Stephon Clark's family will hold a traditional Islamic funeral service, which will be led by Imam Zaid Shakir (Co-founder, Zaytuna College), who in 2016 led the funeral service of legendary boxer Muhammad Ali.
#StephonClark
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A special message from Imam Zaid Shakir regarding COVID-19 epidemic.
#COVID19
#coronavirus
#CoronavirusOubreak
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Early this morning, Usama Canon returned to Allah. I had the great honor of watching Usama grow personally, professionally and spiritually, and to watch him grow the
@taleef
Collective.
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As Salaam Alaikum,
Contrary to popular belief, there in no legal connection between the standing at Arafat and Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha was legislated, along with Eid al-Fitr, during the second year after the...
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Imam Zaid Shakir visited the encampment at UC Berkeley, established in support of the people of Gaza, while also urging support for the students involved.
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If our women are not safe, physically, emotionally, spiritually, or psychologically we are all at risk, for without women men are incomplete, and without men women are incomplete. Prophet, peace upon him, alluded to this when he said, "Women are the complimenting halves of men."
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Try to become an embodiment of compassion and mercy in your daily life. Do not wait for a situation to occur that will call out these virtues in you. Rather, seek out opportunities where you can manifest them along with all of the other prophetic virtues.
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To Allah we belong and unto Allah we all return.
Imam Khalil Abdur-Rahman has passed on as a result of cardiac arrest. Imam Khalil was the epitome of the activist Muslim. He came into Islam in his twenties and was an active member of the Darul Islam ......
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Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un
"We surely belong to Allah and to Him we shall return." 2:156
Muhammad Ali...
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Within us all there lies the potential to realize our dream. However, within only a few of us there lies the courage to realize our potential.
Imam Zaid
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As Salaam Alaikum,
As you move down the road of life always remember that world is going to be what it is with all of its vicissitudes and challenges. That is a given. Do not allow it to make you what you are not.
Imam Zaid Shakir
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Honored to join
@omarsuleiman504
on this campaign. We've raised $82K in 5 days! We've already reunited 2 families, releasing 2 fathers who were unable to afford bail for months.
Help us reunite separated families. Learn more & donate👉
#Muslims4Migrants
MUSLIMS: Donate to reunite separated migrant families. Every $10,000 will reunite 1 family, helping detained parents pay their bail. In 3 days, we've raised $34,000! Campaign advisors:
@ImamZaidShakir
& Imam
@omarsuleiman504
LEARN MORE & DONATE ➡
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As’Salaam Alaikum,
Black History Month should be of interest to every Muslim, especially in America. It is estimated that upwards to 20% of the Africans enslaved in the Americas were Muslim. In some areas, such...
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Brother Bilal was a beloved member of Imam Zaid's community in New Haven where he spent his formative years.
He was a loving father, friend, and son. Please donate to aid with burial costs and support for his children.
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Anyone who has come to know Shaykh Suheil Laher over the years, as I have, cannot help but be impressed by his brilliance, sincerity, dedication and humility. May Allah grant him a speedy and total recovery.
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Our deepest condolences to all members of the Shabazz family upon the passing of Sister Malikah. If anyone in the New York City area reads this please try to attend the janaza tomorrow to give our sister an appropriate farewell.
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My nephew, Khalid Hanif, a devoted and diligent practicing Muslim, tragically passed away last Friday. I am making a heartfelt appeal to raise $23,500. This fund will assist in covering the funeral expenses and settling the remaining balance on his car loan.
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As Salaam Alaikum,
I had the opportunity to spend much of the last week in Amman, Jordan in the neighborhood (The Hayy) which is populated by Shaykh Nuh Keller and many of his students and their families. It is...
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I'm honored to serve alongside
@omarsuleiman504
as an advisor on this Muslim-led campaign. Donate to reunite migrant families, freeing detained parents who can't afford bail. Every $10K raised will reunite 1 family!
Learn More & Donate➡️
#Muslims4Migrants
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A New Year’s Thought
May all seeking it come to know peace.
May all of the wars, violence and conflicts cease.
May the fools come to see the folly of their ways.
May those suffering come to know better days.
May...
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The Greatest, At Rest
One year ago, a chosen few brought Muhammad Ali home for the last time. This is the story...
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On this day in 1965, at the age of 39, Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) was shot to death while speaking at...
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Let's come together brothers and sisters and support the family of Stephon Clark as he is buried today in Sacramento
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ANNOUNCING A HISTORIC MOMENT:
@ZaytunaCollege
is now the first Accredited Muslim College in America. الحمد لله
http://t.co/IHZq2rAwz7
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
The testimony of our religion lies in our character. Are we patient when inflicted with...
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As Salaam Alaikum,
Now that “Punish A Muslim Day” has passed uneventfully we should really take stock of the general immaturity permeating our community. This nonsense should never have seen the light of day. It...
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Al-Aswad said that he asked Aisha (Allah be pleased with her) about what the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was like at home. She said, “He was at the service of his household; when the time for prayer came, he would leave to pray” [Bukhari].
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
The testimony of our religion lies in our character. Are we patient when inflicted with adversity? Are we truthful in our dealings? Are we faithful in all of our relationships—with God, with...
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As’Salaam Alaikum,
We have to remain firm in our understanding that the affairs of the world are orchestrated by Almighty God and not anyone or anything is His creation.
Imam Zaid Shakir
#God
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With the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Compassionate
To my Muslim brothers and sisters in Christchurch, New Zealand:
I extend my deepest condolences to all of those whose family members, loved ones,...
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If we truly fear God in our religion, we will fear God in our worldly affairs.
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“Within us all there lies the potential to realize our dream. However, within only a few of us there lies the courage to realize our potential” - Imam Zaid Shakir
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What does Islam say about Women? Imam Zaid Shakir
#IWD2017
#BeBoldForChange
#InternationalWomensDay
#Women
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Terrorism is not the weapon of the weak. It's the weapon of the morally bankrupt & mentally depraved. Condemn it in Boston, Baghdad or Burma
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I Stand With Ilhan
Today marks International Women’s Day. Among other things, the day provides us with a opportunity to reflect on the amazing contributions women make to our lives, families and societies. With...
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Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said “Allah gives through gentleness what He does not give through violence.” Imam Zaid Shakir
@ShareThis
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As-Salaam Alaikum,
Fasting Six Days of Shawwal
When one has enjoyed a delicious and nurturing meal, one does not jump up from the table and race off to another endeavor. One takes time to savor the lovely...
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This February marks 55 years since Br. Malcolm X (May Allah be pleased with him) was assassinated. On Saturday, Feb 22, Sakinah Outings will be visiting the resting place of Brother Malcolm X, accompanied by Imam Zaid Shakir!
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No one should ever be depressed by his or her worldly situation as long as he or she is walking on the path leading to Paradise. Attaining Paradise is the great objective of this life, and the person who gains it is victorious, regardless of what.....
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Betty Shabazz, the wife of Malcolm X, was having a conversation with Imam Zaid Shakir. She told Imam Zaid, “The nationalists have claimed Malcolm. The socialists have claimed Malcolm. It’s time for you Muslims to claim Malcolm. Because he was a believer.”
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Our dear brother Omari Grey was in a horrific auto accident. He is in critical condition and is no longer in a position to care for his wife and nine children. Please be generous in supporting this beautiful family and pray for Omari’s full recovery.
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Z migrated to the USA 10 yrs ago. Our
#Muslims4Migrants
campaign just helped to free him after FOUR YEARS of detention by ICE. He couldn't afford the $30,000 bail. Now he'll reunite w/ his 4 yr old daughter & elderly father.
Help reunite more families ➡️
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Imam Zaid Shakir, "There is no other god than Allah, and Muhammed is the Prophet.of Allah."
#Quran
#IslamicTeachings
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TONIGHT: Ramadan Resolutions. A FREE online event.
6 speakers on webcam:
@ImamZaidShakir
@tamaralgray
@ImamSuhaibWebb
@DMogahed
@omarsuleiman504
@YasirQadhi
Practical
#Ramadan
advice with live Q&A. Learn more & RSVP here 👉🏼 (limited space)
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Shaykh Imaduddin Abu Hijla is one of the giants of our time. After a life of scholarship and service he succumbed to Covid-19 in Istanbul, this past Saturday (December,12, 2020). Please support this campaign generously.
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As Salaam Alaikum,
Controlling the gaze is one of the distinctions of a believer. We are people of discipline and dignity. One of the signs of people who have fallen into profligacy is their lustfully staring at people in public spaces, or privately......
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Please join Imam
@omarsuleiman504
and myself in supporting the family of an honorable servant of God who did so much for the community for decades. Let’s not forget Imam Khalil Abdur Rahman. Please give generously and spread the word.
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The Perversity of So-Called "Jihad" Thought
If Mao Zedong described the guerrilla fighter as one who "must move...
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Praise Allah!
If you have been blessed to experience beauty this day or night, praise Allah!
If you are in a cold climate yet have a warm home, praise Allah!
If you have been blessed with good health, praise Allah!
If you have........
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
The more we eat, the more we feel we have to eat. We condition ourselves to need food because...
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As Salaam Alaikum, A New Year's (Muharram) Prayer. As we begin this new year, let us take time to pray. May Allah bless us to be courageous in standing for and defending the truth, even if it challenges our own opinions and positions.
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Wealth and poverty, by Islamic standards, has nothing to do with material possessions, it is based on contentment and discontent.
#content
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Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, “Allah gives through gentleness what He does not give through violence.” Imam Zaid Shakir
#WhoIsMuhammad
#Muslims
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As’Salaam Alaikum,
Our dear brother in Islam needs $15K for an eye surgery (retina reattachment) and immediate expenses (rent, groceries, transportation etc) during recuperation period.
Please donate generously.
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
If you have no patience, your faith will eventually be eroded. Patience is the ingredient that allows faith to produce its fruits. Actions cannot be consistent if the person initiating them,...
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
Village Alhamdulillah in West Africa has an amazing story and a rich history. I don't want to...
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"Being a Muslim doesn’t mean you only do the rituals & 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."
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Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is Not a Racist | New Islamic Directions - Imam Zaid Shakir
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If you are content with what you have been blessed with, you are wealthy. Wealth isn't possession of abundance, wealth is freedom from need.
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As'Salaam Alaikum,
Linda Sarsour has stood with struggling and oppressed people of all races, colors and creeds....
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The appointment of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf to the United States State Department’s “Commission on Unalienable Human Rights” has spawned something of an online controversy. Without getting into the political implications of the issue, let me say that like....
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Imam Zaid Shakir, co-founder of Zaytuna College, tells the story of a young girl's question, which helped catalyze his conversion to Islam.
Source: CNN
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My Problem with Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories
*For the full article visit my Facebook page*
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As Salaam Alaikum Brothers and Sisters,
America today is no different than it was yesterday. The sun will shine,...
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Patience is a great virtue; patiently persevere in doing all good things you're currently doing & God will bless you in many wonderful ways.
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As’Salaam Alaikum,
I am encourage everyone to start growing your own food. It only takes a small plot of land or even a balcony.
Imam Zaid
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Between The Deen and Halloween
One of the tragedies of our times is found in the easy willingness some Muslims accept practices, rituals or cultural symbols that have their roots in demonic or occult practices. Halloween is a perfect example.......
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Opportunities to do good do not return once they have passed. Either we take advantage of them or we neglect them.
#gooddeeds
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The Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) said, “Call on Allah while having full conviction that He will answer, and realize that Allah does not answer the du’a that proceeds from a heedless, inattentive heart.”
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Eleven-year-old William (Vasilios) Maillis is one of the youngest people ever to graduate from a public high school--at the ripe old age of nine--and will soon have his associate's degree from St. Petersburg...
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"The more you submit to Allah, the more liberation you experience. Why? Because you are with Allah, and your soul is free from the shackles of the world. It experiences a bliss that’s so deep it’s indescribable."
#ruhaniqalb
#imamzaidshakir
#submission
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Imam Zaid Shakir
#rihla2018
“The more you submit to Allah, the more liberation you experience. Why? Because you are with Allah and your soul is free from the shackles of the world.............."
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The Greatest, At Rest
One year ago, a chosen few brought Muhammad Ali home for the last time. This is the story...
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As Salaam Alaikum,
I just received these websites that have been intentionally developed to spread the wrong...
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As Salaamu Alaikum,
A youth asked an elder, what is the secret to wisdom? The believer replied with a smile. Try not to sin.
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“Finding a Prophetic Voice in a Time of Crisis"
Jun 2, 2020 09:30 PM EDT
Ustadha Ieasha Prime
Imam Dawud Walid
Imam Nadim Ali
Dr. Omar Suleiman
Sr. Ndidi A. Okakpu
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik
Imam Zaid Shakir
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 358 717 4485
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Day of Ashura, the Islamic month Muharram, commemorating the Islamic New Year, and the historic milestone of the Hijra that forever changed humanity and set the start of the Islamic calendar that gives us our annual opportunity for a new beginning.
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As Salaam Alaikum,
Try to become an embodiment of compassion and mercy in your daily life. Do not wait for a situation to occur that will call out these virtues in you. Rather, seek out opportunities where you...
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Praise Allah!
If you have been blessed to experience beauty this day or night, praise Allah!
If you are in a cold climate yet have a warm home, praise Allah!
If you have been blessed with good health, praise...
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This is Ibrahim Caba, an up and coming nasheed artist from the United States who is well versed in signing in...
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A Poetic Tribute to Muhammad Ali
Ali the Man
With the grace of a butterfly and the tenacity of a bee,
he struck...
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As Salaamu Alaikum,
Marriage is not a playground where the ego thoughtlessly pursues its vanities. It is an institution that helps a man and a woman pursue the purpose of their creation: to glorify and worship God...
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