User:Imzaid

User:Imzaid

He is one of the signatories of A Common Word Between Us and You, an open letter by Islamic scholars to Christian leaders. It has become the world’s leading interfaith dialogue initiative between Christians and Muslims.

It has become an important interfaith dialogue initiative between Christians and Muslims.

Early life
and co-founded a local Islamic center, Masjid al-Huda

and Scholar

and the Connecticut Muslim Coordinating Committee.

Zaid Shakir participates as a speaker at Islamic Society of North America annual conferences.

Years Abroad
Zaid Shakir 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. In 2001, he was the first American graduate from Syria's Abu Nour University and returned to Connecticut, serving again as the Imam of Masjid al-Islam, and writing and speaking frequently on a host of issues.

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Criticism
While many have cited Imam Shakir as example of Islamic moderation

Because Islam helped me as a person, and it's helped a lot of people in my community. "

Commendations
Dr. Cornel West states that “he is one of the towering principle voices not only in contemporary Islam, but in American society".

The New York Times describes him as "a leading intellectual light".

Books which include his foreword or note

 * War Within Our Hearts (wrote introduction), 2010

Websites

 * Zaytuna College Faculty - Co-founder, scholar, and teacher
 * New Islamic Directions Website - Imam Zaid's blog and books
 * Facebook Fan Page - Imam Zaid Fan Club
 * - Myspace Audio Site
 * - Yearbook of Experts member profile

Articles and Interviews

 * Media Articles Profile

Videos

 * Press Room Video Profile
 * Imam Zaid Media Cast
 * Audio and Video lectures