Leo Tolstoy

Leo Tolstoy, was a Russian author, essayist and philosopher born Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy on 28 August 1828 into a long line of Russian nobility. He is well-known for his epic novel War and Peace (1865-69), Hadji Murad (1896-1904), and many others. He was a deeply thoughtful individual who concerned himself with the divine, the meaning of life, and the moral ideal. What is well-known is Tolstoy's contribution to society in the field of literature and philosopher, but what is uknown is his deep respect and understanding of Islam and Muhammad (saw).

The following is a book compiled about Tolstoy's appreciation of and for Islam:

Tolstoy About Muhammad (Pbuh)

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al-Sawm صوم‎

The following is a lecture by Imam Bilal Malik on what is al-Sawm in terms of it's purpose, need, and what it entails in preparation for the upcoming month of Ramadan:

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Be a Muslim!

The following is a recording of short talks by Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, and Imam Siraj Wahhaj:

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Building Islamic Institutions

The following is a discussion with Shaykh Hamza Yusuf, Imam Zaid Shakir, and Prof. Hatem Bazian regarding Islamic Institution building, specifically the new upcoming Zaytuna College:

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Identity- Shaykh Hamza

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is a renowned scholar both in North America and in the Islamic World. Having learned from from many scholars of the highest calibre, Shaykh Hamza has 'ijazas to teach the Islamic Sciences, notably from Shaykh 'Abdallah bin Bayyah. He's lectured in some of the most prestigious Institutions and circles throughout the world, including the University of al-Karaouine in Fes.

The following is a lecture he delivered at the annual Islamic Society of North America conference 2009:

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Jum'ah Khutbah- Imam Magid

Imam Mohamed Hagmagid was born in Sudan, the son of a leading Islamic Scholar, who was an Azhar graduate and the Mufti of Sudan. Imam Magid studied at the hand of his father and other notable scholars, gaining ijaza in several disciplines, including Ghazali's 'Ihya Uloom al-Deen. His duties, as the Imam and Executive Director of the ADAMS Center, include giving Juma Khutbas and teaching classes in many aspects of the Islamic Sciences.

The following is a Khutbah he delivered at the Islamic Society of North America 2009 annual convention before more than 30, 000 Muslims:

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