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Zaytuna Institute Knowledge Resource Podcast
Zaytuna Institute Knowledge Resource Podcasts are a means of connecting you to the sacred knowledge being taught and preserved at Zaytuna Institute. Utilizing the latest multimedia distribution formats, these resources serve as a means to facilitate the study, comprehension, and practice of the traditional sciences of Islam for students and seekers around the world.

Zaytuna Institute Knowledge Resource Podcast
  • Honoring the Houses of God
    A Friday sermon by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf delivered at the Muslim Community Center of East Bay on June 25, 2010

  • Thoughts on Islam and Extremism
    An interview with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf in which he shares his thoughts on recent events related to Islam and extremism.

  • 03_The Blessings of Ramadan
    In these reflective and empowering sessions, Imam Zaid Shakir reads from the classical text Lata'if al Ma'arif, The Subtleties of Knowledge by the great scholar, Ibn Rajib Al-Hanbali concerning what each season of the year contains from religious duties, virtues and responsibilities with focus on the blessings of the month of Ramadan. These intimate sessions were recorded live during the blessed nights of Ramadan at Zaytuna Institute.

  • 02_The Blessings of Ramadan
    In these reflective and empowering sessions, Imam Zaid Shakir reads from the classical text Lata'if al Ma'arif, The Subtleties of Knowledge by the great scholar, Ibn Rajib Al-Hanbali concerning what each season of the year contains from religious duties, virtues and responsibilities with focus on the blessings of the month of Ramadan. These intimate sessions were recorded live during the blessed nights of Ramadan at Zaytuna Institute.

  • 01_The Blessings of Ramadan
    In these reflective and empowering sessions, Imam Zaid Shakir reads from the classical text Lata'if al Ma'arif, The Subtleties of Knowledge by the great scholar, Ibn Rajib Al-Hanbali concerning what each season of the year contains from religious duties, virtues and responsibilities with focus on the blessings of the month of Ramadan. These intimate sessions were recorded live during the blessed nights of Ramadan at Zaytuna Institute.

  • Eid Holiday Message
    A special Eid al-Fitr Holiday message from Imam Zaid Shakir.

  • Upholding Faith, Serving Humanity (AUDIO)
    Audio-only version of Upholding Faith, Serving Humanity featuring Imam Zaid Shakir and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf recorded at the 44th Annual ISNA Convention, 9/01/07.

  • Upholding Faith, Serving Humanity
    Upholding Faith, Serving Humanity featuring Imam Zaid Shakir and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf recorded at the 44th Annual ISNA Convention, 9/01/07.

  • The Dangers of Heedlessness (AUDIO)
    Audio-only version of "The Dangers of Heedlessness", a Friday sermon by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

  • Zaytuna Monthly VideoCast: Episode5
    "The Dangers of Heedlessness", a Friday sermon by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

  • Mawlid_an_Nabi 2007
    Mawlid an-Nabi (The Birth of the Prophet) March 30th 2007 with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir and special guests. Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 2007 all Rights Reserved.

  • Zaytuna Monthly VideoCast: Episode4
    Thoughts on the "Science Delusion": In this episode Shaykh Hamza Yusuf critiques recent books by Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris that seem to unfairly compare the best of science with the worst of religion.

  • 01_Monthly Reminders: Obstacles on the Path to God
    Obstacles on the Path to God. Delivered on the first Friday of each month at Masjid Al-Muhaajirin in Hayward California. Copyright Zaytuna Institute 2006.

  • Spirituality and Rehabilitation
    Imam Zaid discusses the need and role of spirituality in the process of rehabilitation. Recorded on 10/18/2006 in Sacramento California

  • Love for Humanity (VIDEO)
    Empowering humanity through love. Recorded at the 31rst ICNA-MAS Convention.

  • Love for Humanity
    Empowering humanity through love. Recorded at the 31rst ICNA-MAS Convention.

  • 03_Ramadan Reflections 2006
    Part 3, Chapter 6: Bidding farewell to Ramadan from the classical book, Tree of Spiritual Knowledge and States by the great Syrian/Egyptian scholar al-'Izz bin 'Abdus-Salaam d. 660AH. Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 06'

  • 02_Ramadan Reflections 2006
    Part 2, Reflecting on the Legislative Rulings from the classical book, Tree of Spiritual Knowledge and States by the great Syrian/Egyptian scholar al-'Izz bin 'Abdus-Salaam d. 660AH. Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 06'

  • 01_Ramadan Reflections 2006
    Part 1, Chapter 5, Concerning those Orders Related to One's Internal State from the classical book, Tree of Spiritual Knowledge and States by the great Syrian/Egyptian scholar al-'Izz bin 'Abdus-Salaam d. 660AH. Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 06'

  • Achieving Balance in a Troubled World
    A keynote talk by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf during the 43rd ISNA Convention. Copyright Alhambra Productions 2006

  • Balancing Between Faith, Family & Community
    A short but powerful talk by Imam Zaid Shakir at the 43rd ISNA Convention. Copyright, Alhambra Productions 2006.

  • Reflections on Surah Al-'Asr & Surah Al-Rahman
    Imam Zaid Shakir and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf give insightful commentary on Surah al-'Asr and Surah Al-Rahman respectively (the 103rd and 55th chapters of the Quran). Recorded at the Mustafa Center in Annandale, Virginia on 10/09/06.

  • Reflections on Surah Al-Balad
    Shaykh Hamza Yusuf shares insightful reflections on Surah Al-Balad, the 90th chapter of the Quran. Recorded on 10/04/06. Copyright, Zaytuna Institute 2006.

  • Zaytuna Monthly VideoCast: Episode3
    Broadening the Scope of the Pope: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf on recent controversial remarks by the Pope.

  • Cesarean Moon Births Pt 2 (PDF)
    The conclusion of Shaykh Hamza Yusuf's paper addressing the current debate over determining the beginning of the lunar month by moon sighting with the physical eye or by using mathematical calculation.

  • Cesarean Moon Births Pt 1 (PDF)
    In this paper, Shaykh Hamza Yusuf addresses the current debate over determining the beginning of the lunar month by moon sighting with the physical eye or by using mathematical calculation.

  • Zaytuna Monthly VideoCast: Episode2
    In this episode, Shaykh Hamza discusses the crisis in Lebanon and the signs of the hypocrites.

  • Zaytuna Monthly VideoCast: Episode1
    The first episode of the Zaytuna Monthly Videocast series, featuring timely reflections from Shaykh Hamza Yusuf.

  • Gathering of Praise And Remembrance
    A short but sweet reminder by Shaykh Abdul Rahman Tahir with translation by Imam Zaid Shalir. Recorded at Zaytuna Institute on 07/08/06

  • The Three C's
    Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the necessity of Confidence, Credibility and Character on an individual and communal level. Recorded at the ICNA 2006 annual conference.

  • Changing The Tide
    Hamza Yusuf delivered this key note speech at the ICNA "Why Islam?" Symposium on March 18, 2006.

  • Functional or Dysfunctional Islam?
    Imam Zaid Shakir discusses the problem of using Islam for other than what it was meant for. Recorded in Glascow Scotland in August, 2005.

  • Advice to Husbands and Wives
    Imam Zaid Shakir gives pertinent advice on the most crucial of relationship matters such as domestic violence, accepting responsibility and praying together. Recorded on 05/26/06.

  • Tackling Extremism_Video_Doha Debates
    Video: "Tackling Extremism" with the UN's Alliance of Civilizations. A Doha Debates special event. Qatar Foundation, February 28th 2006.

  • Tackling Extremism_Audio_Doha Debates
    The Doha Debates Special: Tackling Extremism Host: Tim Sebastian Qatar Foundation, February 28th 2006 Special Guests: Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Professor John L. Esposito and Diana Buttu Outline of Issues Discussed: - Introduction - Definitions of extremism and terrorism - Is the Israeli government an extreme government? - Political extremism and religious extremism - Danish cartoons - Are the extremists ever right? - What can Muslim women do to fight the rise of extremism? - On what basis does the UN think they will listen to this new forum? A transcript can be viewed at the following link: http://www.thedohadebates.com/output/page59.asp#4

  • Does Islam Present a Program for World Domination?
    Looking Back to Look Ahead Contemporary Studies in Classical Islamic Political Theory with Imam Zaid Shakir A series of free special lectures examining classical Islamic political theory, its basis, its evolution, the major issues it attempts to resolve, and its implications for our current situation. Each lecture will examine a contemporary issue in light of that theory. Lecture 1: Does Islam Present a Program for World Domination? Recorded on April 22nd, 2006 at Zaytuna Institute in Hayward California

  • Does God Love War?
    Zaytuna Institute presents... Does God Love War? The Fine Line Between Faith & Fanaticism An evening of conversation & discussion with Chris Hedges & Hamza Yusuf March 11, 2006 at Martin Luther King Jr Middle School Have the teachers of our religions failed us? Or have we not been listening? From leaders of America's Christian Right seemingly forgetting that "Blessed are the Peacemakers," to Jewish rabbis watching unflinchingly as collective punishment is doled out to Arabs in Palestine, to Muslim jurists ruling that civilian victims are acceptable under a Just War, the three great Abrahamic faiths are increasingly facing accusations of ignoring the sanctity of life. Some, pointing perhaps to Malcolm X when he famously advised a group of black nationalists to, "Leave your religion at home," are not surprised, believing religion is best at dividing, not uniting; others argue, often just as persuasively, that this new penchant the religious have for the immediacy of violent solutions is bred from ideas other than those rooted in sound religious tradition. The same Malcolm X, after all, boldly argued from Mecca that only a belief in the Oneness of God could harmonize a discordant America. Can our current leaders-and some of us-achieve a similar understanding? And so, does religion offer a way toward reconciliation? Or has it instead become part of the problem? Please join us for an enlightening conversation between two teachers worth listening to: Pulitzer Prize-winner and National Book Award-finalist Chris Hedges and the distinguished American-Muslim thinker and theologian, Hamza Yusuf. www.zaytuna.org

  • Redefining Muslim Families in the Modern Times
    A critical examination of contemporary issues and understandings within the Muslim family.

  • Zaytuna Minara VA Clip 2
    A highlight clip featuring Imam Zaid Shakir from the Zaytuna Minara Program, Agenda to Change Our Condition in Virginia.

  • Zaytuna Minara VA Clip 1
    A highlight clip featuring Shaykh Hamza Yusuf from the Zaytuna Minara Program, Agenda to Change Our Condition in Virginia.

  • The Poem of the Cloak (al Burda)
    The Burda or ?Poem of the Cloak" composed by Imam al-Busiri in the 13th century CE, is arguably the greatest classic poem in the Arabic language in praise of the character and exalted rank of the Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings be upon him).

  • Zaytuna 2001
    This is the first in a series of documentary shorts introducing the spirit, work and impact of the Zaytuna Institute.

  • Zaytuna Impressions 2003
    From humble beginnings to lofty pursuits, in this second documentary short Zaytuna focuses on the theme:To appreciate the present, one must reflect on the past.

  • Challenges of Co-Existence
    This bridge-building lecture by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf was arranged and recorded by Muslims in Dialogue of Denmark

  • There Is No Calamity If There Is Certainty // Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
    This talk was delivered for SBIA on Eid ul Adha at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, January 11th 2006. "Nothing in this world is calamity if you have certainty." - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

  • The Knowledge-Based Approach
    In this clear, sober and insightful video, Zaytuna presents the core principles upon which its foundation and vision are built.

  • From Hiroshima to London: Political Violence & Our Collective Future
    From Hiroshima to London: Political Violence & Our Collective Future by Imam Zaid Shakir August 6th, 2005 In this timely and important talk, on the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Imam Zaid will examine the foundations of modern political violence that indiscriminately targets civilians.  Endeavouring to shed light on the roots of this socio-political menace that vexes us all, this talk hopes to shift the discourse beyond the current one that revolves around the concept of "terrorism" and present an analytical framework for us to objectively confront these issues, while outlining the parameters needed to shape the collective effort that is required of us all.    Recorded at Zaytuna Institute 631 Jackson St. Hayward, CA 94544


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