Treasures From Tradition

Nov 10 2024 13 ep. 33 mins 10
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The nature of our times demands spiritual and moral strength. Treasures From Tradition with Imam Zaid Shakir provides a wealth of information mined from the classical sources of the religion and prophetic wisdom, presented in a manner understandable to today's listener. This podcast with Imam Zaid Shakir is a New Islamic Directions™ production. https://www.newislamicdirections.com

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