Zaid Shakir - Allah is The Light of The Heavens and Earth

About this lecture

In this profound lecture, Imam Zaid Shakir explores the meaning of Allah's name *An-Nur* (The Light), explaining how Allah alone brings existence from the darkness of nothingness and guides believers from the darkness of disbelief into the light of faith. Drawing on Quranic verses, the example of the Prophet ﷺ, and reflections on the modern crisis of atheism and nihilism, Imam Zaid calls Muslims to purify their hearts, resist the forces pulling people away from their Creator, build strong communities, and embrace both seriousness and joy as they fulfill their purpose in life.