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Here’s a special treat for IslamCrunch readers: an exclusive look at a new project of the Zaytuna Distance Learning Program - the DeenLoad series. Curing Extremism The DeenLoad series offers single lectures for download. The first series is titled Curing Extremism with Imam Zaid Shakir, Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad and Shaykh Hamza Yusuf. In this timely download, Imam Zaid, Shaykh Abdal Hakim and Shaykh Hamza diagnose and offer curative solutions to one of the most pressing problems we face as a globalized human society…. religious extremism. Is Islam intrinsically extreme? Who’s to blame? What is the role that the individual, the community and the society at large can play in combatting and preventing religious extremism? Find the answers to these essential questions and more in this critical series. Click the link to purchase the download: http://zikrcast.com/Distance_Learning/deenload.php We highly recommend the video download. It is high quality video in 640 x 480 mp4 format. Another special treat: for every person who adds a comment to this post with sincere feedback on why you enjoy or dislike IslamCrunch, will receive a discount code for $1.00 off the sale price. If you leave a video comment, you will receive a $2.00 discount code. LECTURE OUTLINES Part 1 by Imam Zaid Shakir

Particular dynamics of Muslim life in Britain What shapes who we are Parallels between the ghettos in the US & Britain Distorted understanding of “the other” The reality of low self esteem amongst the youth Fighting with the wrong weapons Superficial reactions to social ills Changing our perception of western societies Taking advantage of the opportunities that Western society offers Being a community of balanced Forging a new vision of change for our youth Doing more to help more

Part 2 by Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad

The bewilderment of this age The guiding Ship of Faith Unity amidst diversity The response of the believers and the response of the hypocrites to trials A multitude of choices and conflicting voices Following the scholars or ones whims The tranquil stability of the believers Projecting inner ugliness onto Islam Aiding the enemies of Islam with our wrong actions Spreading the message of Rahmah

Part 3 by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Defining terms & limits Living in a culture of extremes Causing our own suffering To whom is our allegiance Interacting with the law of the land Understanding civil disobedience Studying the Prophetic model of social reform Advice for Muslims living in the West Perceptions of Muslims in the West The question of assimilation and integration The potential benefits that Muslims bring to society A call to wisdom The example of the Bee The best defense