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Imam Zaid Shakir is a co-founder, Board of Trustees, and Faculty member of Zaytuna College in Berkeley, CA. He was born in Berkeley, California and accepted Islam in 1977 while serving in the United States Air Force. He obtained a BA summa cum laude in International Relations at American University in Washington D.C. and later earned his MA in Political Science at Rutgers University. In 1983, he co-founded Masjid Al-Huda in New Brunswick, N.J. and was the Imam for 4 years. After a year of studying Arabic in Cairo, Egypt, in 1988 he settled in New Haven, Connecticut and continued his community activism, co-founding Masjid Al-Islam, the Tri-State Muslim Education Initiative, and the Connecticut Muslim Coordinating Committee. As Imam of Masjid Al-Islam from 1988 to 1994 he spear-headed a community renewal and grassroots anti-drug effort, and also taught political science and Arabic at Southern Connecticut State University. He served as an interfaith council Chaplain at Yale University and developed the Chaplaincy Sensitivity Training for physicians at Yale New Haven Hospital. He then left for Syria to pursue his studies in the traditional Islamic sciences. For seven years in Syria, and briefly in Morocco, he immersed himself in an intense study of Arabic, Islamic law, Quranic studies, and spirituality with some of the top Muslim scholars of our age. In 2001, Imam Zaid was the first American to graduate with a BA in Islamic Sciences from Syria’s prestigious Abu Noor University. Imam Zaid is a co-founder and chairman of United For Change since 2009. This effort through modern discourse, is to create awareness of the broadest and most consuming topics within the Muslim community. The aim is to leverage the diversity through cooperation and goodwill and address the obstacles that have proven to be divisive. In 2007, he co-founded the Lighthouse mosque in Oakland, CA. As a gifted author and lecturer, Imam Zaid has also authored numerous articles, and translated into modern English several classical Arabic traditional texts. Imam Zaid currently resides in Northern California with his family.

Episode Date
Universality of Hajj
Jun 06, 2025
A Dhull Hijjah Message
Jun 05, 2025
We Are The Stars
Jan 13, 2025
A Message of Hope #12
Nov 14, 2024
DonT Tell God You Have Problems; Tell Your Problems You Have God
Nov 02, 2024
What Makes The Prophet Muhammad Great
Oct 31, 2024
Special Reminder DonT Be Weakened And DonT Be Sad
Oct 18, 2024
Islam Is Work Lazy Muslim Is An Oxymoron
Oct 05, 2024
Getting Back To IslamS Basics
Sep 29, 2024
Pleasing Allah With Good Character And Dawah
Sep 19, 2024
Jummah 30-08-2024
Aug 31, 2024
Good Character Rights and Responsibilities
Jul 14, 2024
What is Our Moral Vision
Jun 03, 2024
Human Reality Is Complex
Feb 10, 2024
War Is Not The Answer
Nov 06, 2023
Palestine - Israel - Respecting Civilian Immunity - The Only Path Ahead
Oct 15, 2023
Speak Well or Remain Silent - Life Guiding Tenets
Oct 10, 2023
Hayaa and Modesty - Imam Podcast Eps 11
Aug 09, 2023
Muslims Live to Worship and Serve Humanity
Jun 26, 2023
Time For A Moral Vision
May 05, 2023
Wise Words With
Apr 07, 2023
Welcome To My You Tube Channel
Apr 07, 2023
Uphold Innocent Life
Apr 07, 2023
The Ruh Of Allah
Apr 07, 2023
The Battle Of Ideas- Preserving Humanity
Apr 07, 2023
The Ahmad Project - Give Our Little Brother Arms!
Apr 07, 2023
Thanks To Zaytuna College Supporters Imam Zaid 9-28-09
Apr 07, 2023
Support The People Of Syria
Apr 07, 2023
Stephon Clark Memorial Service- Call For Action And Unity
Apr 07, 2023
Station Of Servitude
Apr 07, 2023
Seek The Means To Nearness
Apr 07, 2023
Secrets Of Ramadan
Apr 07, 2023
Sacrifice To Put Out The Call To Humanity - Eid Khutbah
Apr 07, 2023
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Apr 07, 2023
Reflections With - The Gods Have To Go
Apr 07, 2023
Ramadan And Allah's Mercy - 8 -3 -12
Apr 07, 2023
Poor People's Campaign Bay Area
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast #7 Faith Bears The Fruit Of Action
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast # 5 What Are You Thankful For
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast #4 What Does It Mean To Lead Others
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast #3 Rise To The Level Of Excellence
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast #2 From Original Sin To Color Of Skin
Apr 07, 2023
Podcast #1 Living The Quran
Apr 07, 2023
Pious Projects Of America Water Well In Mali
Apr 07, 2023
Philosophical Significance Of Hajj
Apr 07, 2023
Never Going To Catch The Dunya Funny Story
Apr 07, 2023
Muslims In America- A Creative Minority
Apr 07, 2023
Muslim Anti-Racism
Apr 07, 2023
Muhammad Ali's Janazah & Memorial Service Led
Apr 07, 2023
Masculine And Feminine- Gender In Islam
Apr 07, 2023
Malcolm X And Muhammad Ali
Apr 07, 2023
Loving The Prophet
Apr 07, 2023
Lgbtq And Islam- Our Approach
Apr 07, 2023
Joining The Heart And Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith #2
Apr 07, 2023
Joining The Heart And Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith #1
Apr 07, 2023
Imam for Tarbiyah Academy
Apr 07, 2023
Imam at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Silicon Valley
Apr 07, 2023
Green Ramadan
Apr 07, 2023
From Symbolic To Systematic In Response To Climate Change.
Apr 07, 2023
Fasting In Shawwal 10-4-09
Apr 07, 2023
Everybody's Prophet () - By Muslim Alliance Of North America (Mana)
Apr 07, 2023
Eid Al-Adha 2018
Apr 07, 2023
Eid Al-Adha - 2017
Apr 07, 2023
Eid Al-Adha 2015 Sermon At Hartford Seminary
Apr 07, 2023
Debating The Merits Of Religion- Does It Do More Harm Than Good
Apr 07, 2023
Council Of Islamic Organizations Of Greater Chicago Eid Prayer 2016
Apr 07, 2023
Can Devotion And Academic Inquiry Coexist- Habib Umar Bin Hafiz And
Apr 07, 2023
Bay Area Vigil Against Islamophobia
Apr 07, 2023
Are We Grateful
Apr 07, 2023
America And Islam
Apr 07, 2023
Islam Suffices for Us as a Blessing
Mar 14, 2023
Cultivate Your Heart for Ramadan
Mar 14, 2023
Faith Bears The Fruit of Action
Jan 24, 2023
Real Purpose of Life
Dec 06, 2022
What Are You Thankful For?
Oct 28, 2022
What Does It Mean to Lead Others?
Aug 05, 2022
From Original Sin to Color of Skin
Jul 28, 2022
Are You A follower or Leader
Jul 27, 2022
Rise To The level Of Excellence
Jul 20, 2022
Muslim Anti Racism
Jul 14, 2022
The Fast of the Heart #03
Mar 31, 2022
The Fast of the Heart #02
Mar 31, 2022
The Fast of the Heart #01
Mar 31, 2022
Living The Quran #01
Mar 17, 2022
Age of Ingratitude
Mar 17, 2022
Are You Satisfied With The Status Quo
Feb 02, 2022
Loving The Prophet Pbuh
Oct 27, 2021
Welcome the First Spring
Oct 21, 2021
Read and Fall in Love - Rabi al-Awwal Reading List
Oct 21, 2021
Reimagine and Rebuild With Renewed Resolve
Sep 22, 2021
New Types of Struggle
Sep 22, 2021
Surah 'Asr and Afghanistan
Aug 25, 2021
Sacrifice to Put Out The Call to Humanity
Aug 02, 2021
Muslims in America - A Creative Minority
Jul 22, 2021
The Battle of Ideas - Preserving Humanity
Jun 21, 2021
Eid Message 2021 - What Does Light in The Darkness Mean
May 25, 2021
Eid Message - Should we not then be grateful
May 25, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #06
May 12, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #05
May 12, 2021
Where Is Allah
Apr 28, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #04
Apr 28, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #03
Apr 28, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #02
Apr 28, 2021
The Subtleties of Knowledge #01
Apr 28, 2021
Seeking Refuge in Allah #05 - Stress of Debt & Tyranny of People
Apr 28, 2021
Seeking Refuge in Allah #04 - Cowardice & Avarice
Apr 28, 2021
Seeking Refuge in Allah #03 - Incapacity & Sloth
Apr 28, 2021
Seeking Refuge in Allah #02 - Anxiety & Grief
Apr 28, 2021
Seeking Refuge in Allah #01 - Introduction
Apr 28, 2021
Taste The Sweetness of Sadaqah
Apr 28, 2021
Struggle In The Way of Allah
Apr 28, 2021
Strive For Patience
Apr 28, 2021
Stand Up Against Racism
Apr 28, 2021
Prayer Service For Justice
Apr 28, 2021
Islam In America
Apr 28, 2021
How to Cleanse Your Mind, Body and Soul
Apr 28, 2021
From Symbolic to Systematic in Response to Climate Change
Apr 28, 2021
Eid al-Fitr 2020 Message
Apr 28, 2021
Divorcing Truth From Reality
Apr 28, 2021
Are We Grateful?
Apr 28, 2021
Ramadan Q&A
Jan 28, 2020
How to Pay Zakat
Jan 28, 2020
Joining The Heart and Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith - Part 2
Jan 27, 2020
Joining The Heart and Limb - Inspiring Leadership Through Faith - Part 1
Jan 27, 2020
Allah is Greater Than Our Problems
Jan 27, 2020
Avoid The Doubtful Matters
Jan 27, 2020
Try to Be Merciful
Jan 27, 2020
Rising in Revival, Setting in Submission
Jan 27, 2020
Allah is The Light of The Heavens and Earth
Jan 27, 2020
Reviving the Sunnah of Compassion
Jan 27, 2020
Relationship With Allah, Ourselves and People
Jan 27, 2020
Reclaiming Our Legacy
Jan 27, 2020
Reality of The Unseen
Jan 27, 2020
Islam Suffices As A Blessing
Jan 27, 2020
Transcend This World
Jan 27, 2020
LGBTQ and Islam - Our Approach
Jan 27, 2020
Masculine and Feminine_ Gender In Islam
Jan 27, 2020
ISNA Convention 2018
Jan 27, 2020
Blessings of Brotherhood and Sisterhood
Jan 27, 2020
Do All Lives Matter
Jan 27, 2020
Path to Seek Knowledge of Religion
Jan 27, 2020
Islam A Religion of Struggle
Jan 27, 2020
Feminism
Apr 17, 2018
Disciplining The Soul
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 6
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 5
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 4
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 3
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage And The Family - Part 2
Apr 24, 2017
Islam Marriage and the Family - Part 1
Apr 24, 2017
Allah Loves Strong Believers
Apr 24, 2017
All Lives Are Sanctified
Apr 24, 2017
Building Beautiful Communities
Apr 24, 2017
Breaking The Cycle - Addressing Family Violence
Apr 24, 2017
Breaking Spiritual Silence
Apr 24, 2017
Being Mindful Of Our Blessings
Apr 24, 2017
Humility
Apr 24, 2017
Eid
Apr 24, 2017
Community At The Crossroads
Apr 24, 2017
Lessons From The Life Of Abu Bakr (ra)
Apr 24, 2017
Domestic Violence
Apr 24, 2017
Compassion Over Condemnation
Apr 24, 2017
What Makes Us Human
Apr 24, 2017
The Distinguishing Trait Of Islam
Apr 24, 2017
What Should We Be Teaching Our Children
Apr 24, 2017
MAS ICNA 2014
Apr 24, 2017
Khutbah At Masjid Al Abidin
Apr 24, 2017
IIOC
Apr 24, 2017
MSA West
Apr 24, 2017
Our Three Winners
Apr 24, 2017
Khutbah
Apr 24, 2017
Eid Al-Adha 2015 Sermon
Apr 24, 2017
Important Attribute Of The Believers
Apr 24, 2017
ISGH Eid Prayer 2014 - Part 2
Apr 24, 2017
ISGH Eid Prayer 2014 - Part 1
Apr 24, 2017
Putting Meaning Back Into Muslim
Apr 24, 2017
Living Islam Festival 2011
Apr 24, 2017
Legacy Of Pride
Apr 24, 2017
Tinkering With Religion In The Garage
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 5
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 4
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 3
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 2
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Farewell Address - Part 1
Apr 24, 2017
What Can We Learn From The Life Of Nelson Mandela
Apr 24, 2017
The Hajj
Apr 24, 2017
We Have To Be Strong
Apr 24, 2017
We Have A Dream
Apr 24, 2017
The Treaty Of Hudaybiyah
Apr 24, 2017
The Irony Of Democracy
Apr 24, 2017
Why Muhammad Is Great
Apr 24, 2017
Reflections On The Last Sermon
Apr 24, 2017
Love For Allah Does Not Come Cheap
Mar 04, 2017
Trump!! What now Muslims?? we are moving forward
Mar 04, 2017
Sunni-Shia Hatred: A Disease We Must Fight
Mar 04, 2017
You are destined for the hereafter
Mar 04, 2017
Friday Sermon: The Seven Types of Special People
Mar 04, 2017
Defending Your Religion
Mar 04, 2017
The Legitimacy of Secularism
Mar 04, 2017
Never Going to Catch the Dunya
Mar 04, 2017
How Deep is Your Love for God?
Mar 04, 2017
After Life: Bliss or Torment?
Mar 04, 2017
Be A Light In The World
Mar 04, 2017
Adoring the Creator and Serving the Creation
Mar 04, 2017
Confront Challenging Days With Beautiful Patience
Feb 24, 2017