The team behind New Islamic Directions have launched the new design of the site and a blog. Essentially, NID is the official website for Imam Zaid Shakir, scholar-in-residence and lecturer at Zaytuna Institute. Under the guidance of Imam Zaid, NID intends to bring a “balanced presentation of Islam and it basic teachings.” The site has audio clips and articles by Imam Zaid plus events he is attending or recommending. The site mentions that they plan on having a monthly videocast which will be accessible for a nominal fee. Additionally, books, CDs and MP3 CDs by Imam Zaid can be purchased from the site.

Navigation is definitely easier with the new design. Now the site ‘feels’ like an Imam Zaid site. It’s good to see Imam Zaid have his own blog, let’s hope it is updated regularly for our spiritual refreshment. We wish our teacher all the best in his endeavors and we ask Allah to allow us to continue assisting him.

(Disclaimer: most of the IslamCrunch team are students of Imam Zaid Shakir. Our creative director has designed 2 book covers and several CD covers. Our editor has podcasted and helped to produce a few audio productions. We are blessed.)

Update (June 16, 2007) : New post on the NID Blog: A Beautiful Religion

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