Hamza Yusuf
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.
Latest episodes
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Mar 21, 2024 • 1h 27min
Jews And The Quran
Exploring the complex relationship between the Quran and Jewish traditions, discussing historical events and laws regarding Jews and Christians in Islam, exploring Jewish ethnicity through matrilineal descent, sharing personal narratives of conversion, and ending with a heartfelt prayer for peace, justice, and mercy in the month of Ramadan.
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Mar 16, 2024 • 1h 29min
Mukhtasar #01 Sahih Al-Bukhari By Ibn Abi Jamrah
Exploring Sahih Al-Bukhari tradition, reliability of transmission in education, scholar's test of hadith knowledge, prophetic revelations on European influence, analysis of hadith qualities, ad-el and cultural norms, evolution of hadith transmission criteria, essential attributes of God, interpretation of hadiths, significance of study in different regions, levels of moushtehid in jurisprudence, importance of commentaries in interpretation.
Mar 14, 2024 • 4min
Ramadan - A Demon-Free Zone
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Feb 8, 2024 • 1h 8min
Isra' and Mi'raj The Transcendent Journey
This podcast explores various topics including the ambition of female students in Madrasa texts, the concept of Khorat al-Apsar and rap battles, the significance of the temple mount, the cultural significance of mules and hafir, preserving Fittra in society, the perception of time, communal eating in Islamic culture, and the dark side of the internet.
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Feb 3, 2024 • 29min
It's All Good From Allah
Topics discussed in this podcast include the impacts of gratitude, the unique commentary on the Qur'an by Rahab, nuances in Arabic words and the concept of gratitude, the importance of gratitude in Islam, and the relationship between gratitude and patience in Islam.
Dec 1, 2023 • 1h 60min
The Hundred Years War on Palestine with Journalist Chris Hedges
The podcast discusses the power of war and its impact on society, the moral justifications surrounding the targeting of civilians, the history and impact of aerial bombardment, advocating for Palestine and condemning extremists, analyzing the relationship between Zionist settlers and a prominent Palestinian family, the influence of the Israel lobby on foreign policy in the Middle East, the complexity of conflicts and loss of intellectual freedom, and the importance of dua and dhikr for peace.
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Oct 7, 2023 • 1h 34min
The Forgotten Science - Understanding Islamic Inheritance Law
This podcast explores the significance of Islamic inheritance laws, including the transformative impact of these laws in historical contexts. It discusses domestic problems and gender differences, the importance of Ishi Ha in Islamic tradition, wealth transfer and incorporating wasea, the role of jury in resolving disputes, planning for the future, inheritance redistribution, and upcoming sessions on secular rules, end of life issues, and advanced planning.
Sep 27, 2023 • 1h 39min
An Essay on Man with Tom Jones
Delve into the influences and beliefs of Alexander Pope, exploring his rebellious nature shaped by societal turmoil. Reflect on Quranic ideals of social class and equality of happiness, contrasting Pope and Johnson's views on poverty. Analyze Pope's metaphors on family dynamics and nature's nurturing aspects, and explore responsibility, agriculture, and the chain of being. Reflect on societal evolution, divine rights, and the interconnectedness of nature in 'An Essay on Man'. Finally, contemplate themes of order and chaos from Shakespeare to modern warfare.
Jul 22, 2023 • 43min
Eid Al-Adha Sermon - A Day Of Gratitude
Jul 11, 2023 • 40min
The Ocean Of Knowledge
Exploring the communication between Allah and His angels, human beings as stewards of Earth and civilization, diving into the depths of knowledge, Adam's unique knowledge, the significance of remembrance and knowledge in Islamic practice, reflections on societal impact, importance of individual conviction and knowledge in religion.
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