Zaytuna College on Al Jazeera
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Hamza Yusuf
Sheikh Hamza Yusuf Hanson is an Islamic scholar, teacher, and co-founder of Zaytuna College in Berkeley California, United States. He is a prominent American convert to Islam, and is one of the signatories of A Common Word Between Us and You, an open letter by Islamic scholars to Christian leaders, calling for peace and understanding.
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Hatem Bazian
Hatem Bazian is a Palestinian-American academic at the University of California, Berkeley. He is a senior lecturer in the Departments of Near Eastern and Ethnic Studies, and an adjunct professor of law at Boalt Hall School of Law. He teaches courses on Islamic law and society, Islam in America, religious studies, and Middle Eastern studies. In addition to Berkeley, Dr. Bazian is a visiting professor in Religious Studies at Saint Mary's College of California and adviser to the Religion, Politics and Globalization Center at UC Berkeley and Zaytuna Institute.
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Zaid Shakir
Imam Zaid Shakir (born Ricky D. Mitchell, 1956) is a prominent American Islamic Scholar, and Writer, who moved with his family in 2003 to serve as a Professor and Lecturer at Zaytuna College in California, United States, where he now teaches regular courses on Arabic, Law, History, and Islamic Spirituality. He is one of the [http://www.acommonword.com/index.php?lang=en&page;=signatories 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.
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Berkeley, California
Berkeley ( ) is a city on the east shore of the San Francisco Bay in Northern California, United States. Its neighbors to the south are the cities of Oakland and Emeryville. To the north is the city of Albany and the unincorporated community of Kensington. The eastern city limits coincide with the county line (bordering Contra Costa County), which generally follows the ridge line of the Berkeley Hills. Berkeley is located in northern Alameda County.
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Hayward, California
Hayward (; formerly, Haywards, Haywards Station, and Haywood) is a city located in the East Bay in Alameda County, California. Hayward is the sixth largest city in the San Francisco Bay Area and is located on the Bay's eastern shore, sandwiched between San Lorenzo and Union City, at the eastern terminus of the San Mateo Bridge. The estimated population in 2010 was 151,300. The former suburbs of Mount Eden, Schafer Park and Russell City have been incorporated into Hayward.
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United States
The United States of America (also referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district. The country is situated mostly in central North America, where its forty-eight contiguous states and Washington, D.C., the capital district, lie between the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, bordered by Canada to the north and Mexico to the south. The state of Alaska is in the northwest of the continent, with Canada to the east and Russia to the west across the Bering Strait. The state of Hawaii is an archipelago in the mid-Pacific. The country also possesses several territories in the Caribbean and Pacific.
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Meet the Zaytuna Ramadan Challenge
Help Zaytuna meet its fundraising goals in these last, blessed days of Ramadan, www.zaytunacollege.org
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Quran Zaytuna
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Hamza Yusuf , Imam Murtaza
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Zaytuna College Convocation 2010
Zaytuna College held its convocation for its inaugural class of fifteen students Monday, August 23, at the International House in Berkeley. Classes for the students began the following day. www.zaytunacollege.org Zaytuna College Convocation Video Chapters: 0:00.13 Quran Recitation from Surah Maryam - Qari Amar Bellaha, Translation Read by Veronica Hernandez 00:13:28 Processional: Faculty and Freshman Class (song: Tala' al-badru 'alayna performed by The Fes Singers) 00:16:15 Welcoming Remarks - Dr. Hatem Bazian 00:28:05 Student Remarks - Rasheeda Plenty 00:31:03 Keynote Speaker - Dr. James Donahue 00:52:15 Poem Reading -"The Meeting Place," by Martin Lings Read by Virginia Gray Henry 01:01:43 Guidance for Class of 2014 - Imam Zaid Shakir 01:10:18 Congregational Recitation of Surah al-Fatiha Lead by Shaykh Alaeddin El-Bakri 01:22:53 Closing Remarks - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf 01:45:54 Closing Supplication - Ustadh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali
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Zaytuna Minara - VA Clip 1
Zaytuna Minara Facebook page: www.facebook.com
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Zaytuna Distance Learning Program
Zaytuna Institute's new Distance Learning program provides communities and students around the world affordable access to the sacred knowledge being taught and preserved at Zaytuna Institute through the use of the latest in cutting-edge multimedia and Internet technology. Official page: www.zaytuna.org Facebook page: www.facebook.com
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Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive
This video introduces the Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive with highlights from the Summer 2008 program as well as application information for the program in 2009. www.arabicintensive.org
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Zaytuna Arabic Intensive Visiting Scholar Series - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf
This video clip is from the Visiting Scholar Series, which is a unique educational and motivational component of the Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive. For information about our upcoming program... www.arabicintensive.org
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Zaytuna Institute. Traditional Islamic Seminary in California, USA 1/2
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(Home Page link below) Welcome to Zaytuna Institute & Academy Asalamu-alaikum Hamza Yusuf Imam Zaid Shakir Traditional Islamic Education www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy About www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Teachers www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Board of Directors www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy FAQ's www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Multimedia Audio Talks by Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir & More www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Multimedia Video www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy CONTACT US www.zaytuna.org Address: 2070 Allston Way, Suite 300; Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: 510-548-1979 Fax: 510-549-1980 Email: info@zaytuna.org - General information finance@zaytuna.org - Accounting division for tax receipts unitedkingdom@zaytuna.org - UK inquiries Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Hanson Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors Shaykh Hamza was born in Washington State to a Catholic father, a university professor of Humanities, and a Greek Orthodox mother, a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley and was raised in Northern California. In 1977, he became Muslim and subsequently traveled to the Muslim world and studied for ten years in the UAE, 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 <b>...</b>
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Zaytuna Distance Learning: Islam, Marriage & the Family
www.zikrcast.com New Courses, Fall 2008! A sample clip from the course, Islam,Marriage & the Family by Imam Zaid Shakir. A course for those wishing to deepen their understanding and implementation of a fulfilling Islamic family life. Topics covered include aspects of Islamic family law as they relate to the domestic affairs, relevant aspects of the Prophetic biography, and practical advice for newlyweds that are based on a family-oriented reading of The Aphorisms (Hikam) of Ibn Ata-Allah as-Sakandari.
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"Count Me In" - Zaytuna Campaign
An important message from Imam Zaid Shakir on how you can personally help make a positive difference in the world. To read more: www.zaytuna.org
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Clip 1: Zaytuna Arabic Enrichment Lecture, Dr. Hatem Bazian
This video clip is from the Arabic Enrichment Lecture Series, which is a unique educational and motivational component of the Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive. For information about our upcoming program... www.arabicintensive.org
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"Education in Light of the Sacred" by Seyyed Hossein Nasr at Zaytuna College
Zaytuna College Visiting Scholar Lecture Series, "Education in Light of the Sacred" by Dr. Seyyed Hossein Nasr. Become a Zaytuna Monthly Donor to watch the full version of this lecture and others, www.zaytuna.org
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Zaytuna Institute. Traditional Islamic Seminary in California, USA 2/2
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(Home Page link below) Welcome to Zaytuna Institute & Academy Asalamu-alaikum Hamza Yusuf Imam Zaid Shakir Traditional Islamic Education www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy About www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Teachers www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Board of Directors www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy FAQ's www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Multimedia Audio Talks by Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir & More www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy Multimedia Video www.zaytuna.org Zaytuna Institute & Academy CONTACT US www.zaytuna.org Address: 2070 Allston Way, Suite 300; Berkeley, CA 94704 Phone: 510-548-1979 Fax: 510-549-1980 Email: info@zaytuna.org - General information finance@zaytuna.org - Accounting division for tax receipts unitedkingdom@zaytuna.org - UK inquiries Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Hanson Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors Shaykh Hamza was born in Washington State to a Catholic father, a university professor of Humanities, and a Greek Orthodox mother, a graduate from the University of California at Berkeley and was raised in Northern California. In 1977, he became Muslim and subsequently traveled to the Muslim world and studied for ten years in the UAE, 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 <b>...</b>
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Jews & Christians Revert 2 Islam at Zaytuna Institute 1/2
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Meet the many Christian and Jewish brothers and sister who came to Islam and joined our beautiful way of life through the Zaytuna Institute. This is an introduction to the life and teachings and brotherhood experienced by all who visit this institute which is run by Brother Hamza Yusuf. Part 2/2 is attached below the video.
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"Contemporary Monoculture" by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah at Zaytuna College
Zaytuna College Visiting Scholar Lecture Series, "Contemporary Monoculture: An Islamic Theological Perspective" by Dr. Umar Faruq Abd-Allah. Become a Zaytuna Monthly Donor to watch the full version of this lecture and others, www.zaytuna.org
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Why Professor Seyyed Hossein Nasr Supports Zaytuna College
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The Zaytuna College Summer Arabic Intensive - New Video!
The Zaytuna College Summer Arabic Intensive is a rigorous, eight-week summer language program in Berkeley, California. Zaytuna has designed a community of learning: an educational experience like no other, during which students and teachers live—and learn—together. Please take a moment to watch our program video and explore our website, www.arabicintensive.org
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Zaytuna Intensive 09 SlideShow
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A little something I pulled together last minute for the Zaytuna Arabic Intensive Program 2009 graduation ceremony. Music : Ahl Al Bayt by Nader Khan
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Zaytuna Arabic Intensive Visiting Scholar Series - Dr. Hina Azam
This video clip is from the Visiting Scholar Series, which is a unique educational and motivational component of the Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive. For information about our upcoming program... www.arabicintensive.org
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Zaytuna Minara - VA Clip 2
A highlight clip featuring Imam Zaid Shakir from the Zaytuna Minara Program, Agenda to Change Our Condition in Virginia.
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Jews & Christians Revert 2 Islam at Zaytuna Institute 2/2
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Meet the many Christian and Jewish brothers and sister who came to Islam and joined our beautiful way of life through the Zaytuna Institute. This is an introduction to the life and teachings and brotherhood experienced by all who visit this institute which is run by Brother Hamza Yusuf.
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Clip 2: Zaytuna Arabic Enrichment Lecture, Dr. Sulayman Nyang
This video clip is from the Arabic Enrichment Lecture Series, which is a unique educational and motivational component of the Zaytuna Summer Arabic Intensive. For information about our upcoming program... www.arabicintensive.org
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Interior courtyard and main Minaret. Al-Zaytuna Mosque (Arabic: جامع الزيتÙ?نة‎, literally meaning the Mosque of Olive) is a major mosque in Tunis. The mosque is the oldest in the Capital of Tunisia and covers an area of 5,000 square metres (1.2 acres) with nine entrances
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Zaytuna Mosque as in the rest of Tunisia, a very large majority of the population of Tunis (around 98%) is Sunni Muslim.
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Colonnade abutting the prayer hall. Al-Zaytuna mosque followed the design and architecture of previous mosques, mainly the Mosque of Uqba, and was an inspiration for later mosques such as the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
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Courtyard and sundial, Al-Zaytuna mosque followed the design and architecture of previous mosques, mainly the Mosque of Uqba, and was an inspiration for later mosques such as the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
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Photochrom print of the main entrance in 1890. Al-Zaytuna mosque followed the design and architecture of previous mosques, mainly the Mosque of Uqba, and was an inspiration for later mosques such as the Great Mosque of Cordoba.
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The Great Mosque of Al-Zaytuna. Around the beginning of the 8th century the region was conquered by Arab Muslims, who founded the city of Kairouan which became the first city of Islam in North Africa. Tunisia flourished under Arab rule.
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"General view from Paris Hotel, Tunis, Tunisia" photochrom print Date
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Zaytuna College
| Name | Zaytuna College |
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| Caption | Zaytuna College Muslim Liberal Arts College. |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Location | Berkeley, California, United States |
| Program | Bachelors in Arabic Language or Islamic Law and Theology |
| Website | Zaytuna College |
Mission
Zaytuna College aims to educate and prepare morally committed professional, intellectual, and spiritual leaders, who are grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and conversant with the cultural currents and critical ideas shaping modern society.
History
In 1996, the Institute was founded by Hamza Yusuf and Hesham Alalusi and incorporated in California as a non-profit, educational institute. In 1998, a site for an academy was purchased in Hayward, California. The site has been fully renovated and now serves as Zaytuna Academy. Zaytuna Institute has held several Conferences bringing leading scholars from various parts of the globe. Several intensive programs have been completed, as well as ongoing courses in the Bay Area.
Methodology
Zaytuna draws upon knowledge from the rudimentary sources of Islam, Qur'an and Sunnah, with a holistic focus on the three dimensions of the religion, Islam, Iman and Ihsan. Zaytuna's mission is to provide the highest quality educational programs, materials, and training in Islam.
College
Zaytuna College is currently seeking accreditation from accrediting bodies in the United States, as well as recognition from major educational institutions in the Muslim world, such as Egypt’s al-Azhar University.
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Category:Islamic universities and colleges Category:Private schools in California Category:Islamic schools in the United States Category:Seminaries and theological colleges in California Category:Berkeley, California Category:Universities and colleges in Alameda County, California
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