#29 - WHY Muslim identity is IRRELEVANT & HOW Muslim strategy is REDUNDANT
One of my central convictions and most contrarian ideas is that the ways in which we use the terms "Islam" and "Muslim" - not to mention their various transliterated derivatives such as "Islamic" and "non-Muslim" - are inauthentic, inaccurate, misleading and divisive. The identity and strategy of what is supposed to be a deeply faithful and universally impactful community has instead become irrelevant, redundant and insular, in large part because of the misunderstanding and misuse of these foundational terms.I realise that these are significant claims with massive potential consequences for the way believers understand, organise and represent themselves. But, based on my learning and experiences over the last decade in particular, I have come to see them as almost indisputable. I only say 'almost' because I always try to keep an open mind, no matter the level of my conviction. So I welcome critical responses, as long as they're shared... in good faith. With thanks to my highly capable guest host Ali Siddiqui, this episode is a thorough exploration of the above ideas. There is always a lot more to say, which will perhaps follow in due course, if God wills. But if you can't wait...- for a detailed exploration of all 72 nominal and verbal references to the root "aslama / yuslimu" found in revelation, see here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/products/club-revelation/categories/2152673277- for a related article, see here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/blog/the-problem-with-islam-and-muslims- read The Meaning and End of Religion: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Meaning-Religion-Wilfred-Cantwell-Smith/dp/0800624750(0:00) Trailer(1:07) Review of In Good Faith so far(7:02) Isn't it too late for change?(16:03) Transcending "us and them"(24:10) The tyranny of doctrine(30:17) Tackling our shared challenges(42:32) Universal values & universal concern(51:12) Being deeply in our context(1:17:20) Reconciling revelation with reality(1:34:30) Practical ideas for a better future(1:45:11) The importance of courage
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#28 - Jehangir Malik: How We Can OVERCOME Division And Make Britain GREAT Again!
Jehangir Malik OBE is Interim Director of the Asylum Reform Initiative, the alliance behind the Together With Refugees campaign coalition. He has over 30 years of leadership experience in local and national civil society institutions, notably having run both Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief UK, two of the country's most well-established, faith-based humanitarian organisations. I very much enjoyed Jehangir's well-informed and no-nonsense assessment of topical issues - immigration, political division and the kind of introspection needed by Muslims - as well as his practical advice and solutions for these difficult times. Follow Jehangir: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jehangir-malik-obe-015a292a/Also: https://togetherwithrefugees.org.ukCheck out the Himmah project from (51:49): https://himmah.org(0:00) Trailer(1:21) Civil society response to populism(7:35) Immigration and integration(14:51) Sensible immigration policy(21:37) Taking the heat out of dialogue(27:59) Growing anti-Muslim narrative(33:29) Is there a Muslim attitude problem?(51:49) Case study: Himmah in Nottingham(55:55) Muslim national-level dysfunction(1:02:55) Start being of service to all (1:07:15) A reflection on Quran 41:34-36(1:11:19) Concluding thoughts
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#27 - Mohammed Nizami: Here’s What Jews, Christians & Muslims Have Forgotten
Could the solution to the woes of modernity lie in an ancient story that Jews, Christians and Muslims have largely forgotten, and of which others may be completely unaware? That’s the view of my guest Mohammed Nizami, founder of the New School for Abrahamic Restoration. The aim of the New School is to revive a way of life rooted in God’s law, aligned with the created order, and capable of renewing both soul and society. Mohammed has completed a range of undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Al-Azhar, LSE, UCL and Warwick. He has expertise and experience in the fields of theology, covenantal law, politics, education and business administration. Find out more: https://www.abrahamicrestoration.schoolFollow on Telegram: https://t.me/shmnizami(0:00) Trailer(1:30) Setting the scene(3:45) Who is God?(15:04) Restoring order on earth(24:25) Abrahamic tradition & legacy(45:15) Message to Jews & Christians(1:06:16) The universal proposition(1:18:52) A coherent approach today(1:36:17) What the future holds
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#26 - Fahad Tasleem: Natural BEAUTY Is Our Greatest Defence Against The THREAT Of Tech
Technological developments are reshaping our environments - and therefore our minds and souls - at an alarming rate. In this chat, Fahad Tasleem wonderfully makes the case for why a return to natural beauty is vital to preserve our connection with the divine. This conversation was originally intended to be a private one for Fahad Tasleem and I to get to know each other for the very first time. He kindly allowed it to be recorded, and afterwards we both agreed it was interesting enough to be released into the public domain as an In Good Faith episode!Fahad is a research fellow and instructor at The Sapience Institute, where his research focuses on Islamic Theo-Philosophy & Spirituality. He is the author of the book, "No Doubt: Finding Certainty in an Age of Uncertainty". He is also at the tail end of his PhD in Islamic Thought. Fahad's channel: @FahadTasleemOfficial Follow Fahad: https://www.instagram.com/fahadtasleem/Find out more: https://www.fahadtasleem.com(0:00) Being proactive and universal(8:20) Othering and dehumanisation(14:49) Engaging with empathy(27:46) How colour influences us(34:04) How natural beauty affects us(41:45) Different types of perception(50:41) Connecting sound and meaning(58:16) How natural beauty points to God(1:03:19) Appreciating beauty is the default(1:11:50) Salvation and legal categories(1:16:51) How technology erodes our souls (1:32:51) Reflecting on Quran 35 : 27-28(1:38:24) Concluding remarks
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#25a - A Perspective On The Problem Of EVIL - Bonus Clip
One of the biggest challenges to people's faith and their ability to make sense of God and life is the extent of harm and suffering they experience and observe. To help tackle this perennial problem, I spoke with Dr Tubanur Yesilhark, whose PhD was on this very topic. This segment was part of my full-length conversation with Dr Tubanur but excluded from the edit. To see the rest of the conversation, see here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1MmFOxpX37doa5BxLjzpfW?si=QYbbR3uHQ_y7wIQPkAUAGA(0:00) Framing the problem(2:10) What is evil?(7:45) Important premises (11:40) Pain wakes us up(15:42) Abuse and forgiveness(20:11) Praying for wisdom
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