United For Change

Al Hamdulillah, my dear brother in Islam, Tariq Subhani, has worked tirelessly supporting my many projects, from “United for Change” to building up my page. In the process he has never asked for anything in exchange, ever seeking the good pleasure of Allah. Recently, his brother-in-law tragically and suddenly passed away, falling from a ladder while doing routine work on his house. He leaves his wife and son behind. Let’s show them as well as Brother Tariq our love and support by getting behind this campaign.

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Imam Zaid Shakir

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As'Salaam Alaikum,

We have great news for Southern California. Imam Zaid Shakir along with Ustadh Faraz Khan will be teaching "Agenda to Change Our Condition" on Sunday Oct. 23rd at UC Irvine.

Class Description:

Struggle with the self is the means by which we purify our hearts of false deities. It is the ancient way of the prophets. It is to walk the path toward a realized state of submission to the will of God. Agenda to Change Our Condition co-authored by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf and Imam Zaid Shakir, is a concise treatise on the path to Taqwa (conscious awareness of our Lord). This class unlocks the simple yet effective means to transform our inner world through spiritual struggle with the soul, elucidated in this classic volume.

Seats are limited so please purchase your tickets today at https://www.zaytuna.edu/event/agenda_to_change_our_condition

For additional information, please visit the Facebook event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/342415859441742/

As'Salaam Alaikum,

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un!

I was very saddened to learn that our dear brother Amadou Shakur passed away in Charlotte a few days back. I was introduced to him by Imam Zaid Shakir several years ago when we were planning for our first United For Change conference in DC. Ever since then we worked very closely on all the UFC conferences. We spent hours together planning the events as he was always in charge of developing the program content. He was a brilliant man with a big heart. I learned a lot from him and together we helped shape our conferences, which dealt with domestic violence, poverty, Islamophobia and other pressing issues of our day.

On behalf chairman Imam Zaid and the entire United for Change family, we ask that you recite Al-Fatiha and make dua for his forgiveness. May Allah grant him the highest level of paradise, ameen.

Tariq Subhani
President, United for Change

As'Salaamu Alaikum,

Just a reminder that Imam Zaid Shakir will be visiting the New York area next week. Here are some of the events he will be taking part in while in the area insha'Allah.

Jummah Khutbah at Masjid Al-Islam, New Haven, CT (Friday 1.10.14)

http://www.masjidalislam.net/

"Compassion over Condemnation: The Mercy of the Beloved (S)", Masjid Hamza in Valley Stream NY (Friday Evening 1.10.14)

https://www.facebook.com/events/1404027266504868/

"Islam, Muslims, and Marriage: Making Half the Deen Whole", Masjid At Taqwa in Brooklyn NY (All Day Saturday 1.11.14 - All Day Sunday 1.12.14)

Register today as seats are limited.

https://www.facebook.com/events/240880456073884/

http://www.lamppostproductions.com/islam-muslims-and-marriage-making-half-the-deen-whole/

Please pass this message to your family and friends insha'Allah.

Jazak'Allah Khair,
Tariq Subhani

As Salaamu Alaikum,

Here is a short video by a young man who decided to spend 12 hours in the freezing cold weather to empathise with the refugees in Syria. Watch what happens to him.

Insha Allah spread this video widely and see what you can do to help.

To donate, please visit: Islamicreliefcanada.org
and select " " campaign

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnvnnQ7vkfg&feature=youtu.be

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