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Deconstruction or Deen – Imam Zaid Shakir


Imam Zaid Shakir delivers a profound sermon about recent insults upon the Prophets, peace be upon them, and forces of deconstruction tearing apart families and society as a whole.

Don’t Believe the Hype

Imam Zaid Shakir’s speaks on the immaturity of character that leads to the breaking up of Muslim families, due to the neglect of inherent responsibilities in act and word.

He then makes note of how it is now possible and even acceptable to say things about the Prophets, peace be upon them, both unbecoming and in contradiction of the Deen as it has been passed down to us.

The dangers in not understanding and embracing known truths in favor of complete freedom of interpretation without sound foundations are laid bare.

The embrace of philosophical attitudes of deconstruction where nothing is sacred but the self and its proclivities leave us in a wasteland.

Reconstruction is the Remedy

Imam Zaid then poignantly reminds us that the remedy of our societal and communal ills lies not in deconstruction but in revivification — in a sincere return to the Straight Path.

Imam Dawud Walid says: “Imam Zaid’s khutbah about secular liberalism and Western feminism’s unintended consequences needs to be discussed in every masjid and MSA in the West.”

May Allah protect him and all of our teachers and guides.

This Khutbah was delivered at the Muslim Community Center – East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on Friday, March 23, 2018.


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