Zaytuna Minara and Fundraiser | Chicago, IL | May 31-June 1

Sallam alaykum.

ZAYTUNA COMES TO CHICAGO

Saturday and Sunday- May 31-June 1 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
A two-day intensive workshop taught by:
Dr. Umar F. Abd-Allah
Imam Zaid Shakir
Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
LOCATION
Thorne Auditorium
Northwestern University Law School
375 E. Chicago Avenue (and Lake Shore Drive)
Chicago, IL
Click here for map

Also featuring:
Aminah McCloud, DePaul University Edmund Arroyo, Heartspeak [...]

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Imam Zaid Shakir: Hikam of Ibn ‘Atta Allah, Lectures 1 & 2

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Part 1
This is the first installment of Imam Zaid’s translation of and commentary on the Aphorisms of Ibn ‘Atta Allah Sakandari. In this series Imam Zaid, relying on the commentary of the great latter-day scholar, Sheikh Abdul Majid al-Shurnubi, examines the great reservoir of spiritual and practical knowledge bequeathed to us by one of [...]

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The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): Mercy To Humanity – With Shaykh Hamza Yusuf & Imam Zaid Shakir

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In light of the second Danish cartoon affair, I thought it would be beneficial to share the following with you. Remember, no matter how much people try to taint the image of our Beloved Prophet (may God’s peace and blessings be upon him), his rank is too high for it to be affected [...]

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Dear Self Book Discussion, Imam Zaid on the KPFA Morning Show

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Dear Self book discussion. Imam Zaid Shakir talks on the KPFA Morning Show.
With thanks to Zaytuna Institute for uploading the audio.
Click on the links below to:
Listen to the interview.
Buy the book in the USA.
Buy the book in the UK.

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Imam Zaid Shakir-Questions from “Reviving The Islamic Spirit” Conference

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In the following audio clip, Imam Zaid Shakir answers questions that were asked by attendees at the Reviving the Islamic Spirit conference. With thanks to Imam Zaid’s New Islamic Directions blog.

Click here for audio.

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