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Hamza Yusuf

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  • Hamza Yusuf is a cofounder of Zaytuna College, located in Berkeley, California. He is an advisor to Stanford University’s Program in Islamic Studies and the Center for Islamic Studies at Berkeley’s Graduate Theological Union. He also serves as vice-president for the Global Center for Guidance and Renewal, which was founded and is currently presided over by Shaykh Abdallah bin Bayyah, one of the top jurists and masters of Islamic sciences in the world. Recently, Hamza Yusuf was ranked as “the Western world’s most influential Islamic scholar” by The 500 Most Influential Muslims. Hamza Yusuf has also authored several encyclopedia articles and research papers. His published books include The Burda (2003), Purification of the Heart (2004), The Content of Character (2004), The Creed of Imam al-Tahawi (2007), Agenda to Change our Condition (2007), Walk on Water (2010), and The Prayer of the Oppressed (2010). Shaykh Hamza was born in Washington State and raised in Northern California. In 1977, he became Muslim and subsequently traveled to the Muslim world and studied for ten years in the U. A. E., Saudi Arabia, as well as North and West Africa. He received teaching licenses in various Islamic subjects from several well-known scholars in various countries. After ten years of studies abroad, he returned to the USA and earned degrees in Religious Studies and Health Care. He has traveled all over the world giving talks on Islam. He also founded Zaytuna Institute which has established an international reputation for presenting a classical picture of Islam in the West and which is dedicated to the revival of traditional study methods and the sciences of Islam. Shaykh Hamza is the first American lecturer to teach in Morocco’s prestigious and oldest University, the Qarawiyin in Fes. In addition, he has translated into modern English several classical Arabic traditional texts and poems. Shaykh Hamza currently resides in Northern California with his wife and five children.
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  • Mukhtasar Sahih Al-Bukhari By Ibn Abi Jamrah #04

    Mukhtasar Sahih Al-Bukhari By Ibn Abi Jamrah #04
    Apr 9 2024
    >> AI Generated: The speakers discuss the importance of the umattan's gifts in their book and the use of the book in WhatsApp WhatsApp groups. They emphasize the need for a more just and equitable solution to problems rather than trying to avoid them. The importance of religion, community property, and protecting privacy is also discussed. The use of "will" in relation to religion is discussed, as well as the peril of the drug industry leading to people losing their lives and the need for people to live like the average American living. The segment also touches on the peril of the drug industry leading to people losing their lives and the importance of understanding the people behind the decisions.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Mukhtasar Sahih Al-Bukhari By Ibn Abi Jamrah #03

    Mukhtasar Sahih Al-Bukhari By Ibn Abi Jamrah #03
    Apr 9 2024
    >> AI Generated: The speakers emphasize the importance of fasting to see the new moon and the holy month for political and political events. They stress the need for individuals to take initiative and work together to protect their health and community, and emphasize the need for everyone to practice social distancing and wear a mask to ensure a safe and prosperous life. The speakers also touch on the need for everyone to practice social distancing and wear a mask to ensure a safe and prosperous life.
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • When Angels Descend

    When Angels Descend
    Apr 9 2024
    >> AI Generated: The speakers discuss the importance of the Quran in Arabic language and stress the importance of reading and practicing it for personal growth. They also discuss the historical context of J servitor's teachings, including his release of a bird and a medallion for a woman. The speakers emphasize the importance of learning and sharing one's views to avoid becoming a liability and better health.
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    31 mins
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