Imam Zaid Shakir

Zaid Shakir is amongst the most respected and influential Islamic scholars in the West. As an American Muslim who came of age during the civil rights struggles, he has brought both sensitivity about race and poverty issues and scholarly discipline to his faith-based work. He serves as a scholar-in-residence and lecturer at Zaytuna Institute, where he now teaches courses on Arabic, Islamic law, history, and Islamic spirituality.

Guest Commentary

Voices of Moral Consciousness – Black History Month Message

By Imam Zaid Shakir Guest Commentator

As we enter this month dedicated to celebrating the struggle, accomplishments, and significant contributions of Americans of African descent, there is much to note and commemorate. Vitally important, however, is that we do not fail to mention the historical—and continuing—ability of the black community in America to produce some of our nation’s most powerful voices…

As we enter this month dedicated to celebrating the struggle, accomplishments, and significant contributions of Americans of African descent, there is much to note and commemorate.…

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