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Blogging Theology

Mr Paul Williams·Hosted by Paul Williams·310 episodes

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Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.

Why listen

Blogging Theology is for listeners who want long, serious conversations about Islam, comparative religion, philosophy, scripture, politics, and Muslim public life. Paul Williams brings on scholars, writers, theologians, and activists for detailed discussions that often sit between academic seminar, religious debate, and current-affairs interview. It will especially appeal to listeners who enjoy Islamic thought, apologetics, interfaith questions, and intellectually engaged religious commentary.

Series(6)

Episodes

32 min
Oct 16, 2024
The Untold Story of the Bangladesh Revolution: A Game Changer for the Ummah! With Dr Jaan Islam

Academia: https://oxford.academia.edu/JaanIslamSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 hr 4 min
Oct 16, 2024
Platonism & the Metaphysical Solution to the Crises of Modernity with Hasan Spiker

The slides: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i0A2OtDPjlEPo6FMuI8FyCgF2vGAnegu/view?usp=sharingBlogging Theology Academy: https://www.bloggingtheologyacademy.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 14 min
Oct 16, 2024
Understanding Public Support for the Caliphate in the Islamic World with Prof Joseph Kaminski

The Other Legitimate Game in Town? Understanding Public Support for the Caliphate in the Islamic World: https://www.ajis.org/index.php/ajiss/article/view/3283/2769The Ummatics Institute: https://ummatics.org/Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Professor Joseph Kaminsky00:06:16 - The Misconceptions about the Caliphate in Western Media00:12:33 - Islamic Democracy versus Democracy of the People00:18:21 - Public Opinion on Governance and Expertise in Arab Societies00:24:49 - Survey Results on Support for Islamic Governance & Political Islam00:31:11 - Autocratic Vision in Islamic Governance00:37:25 - The Evolution of Good Governance Models00:43:48 - Morality Policing and the Caliphate Fight in Pakistan00:49:36 - The Concept of Representative Governance in the Muslim World00:55:30 - Understanding Statistical Data, Future Research Opportunities01:01:54 - Building Collaboration in Military and Economic Spheres01:07:59 - Shaping the Future Return of the CaliphateSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 28 min
Oct 16, 2024
The Truth about the Taliban with Dilly Hussain

@DillyHussain88 Deputy editor of @5PillarsUKhttps://5pillarsuk.comBlood Brothers Podcast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf_YzC569VIOcg_Ivf6V0olhzYY7ShiTs&si=nCKn4yBeqM5yFOGASupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

59 min
Oct 16, 2024
Will Kalam Take You to Hell? With Shaykh Shams Tameez

The Confident Muslim Diploma: https://www.openmadrasa.org/cmdSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Oct 1, 2024
A Beautiful New Translation of the Qur’an with Prof Bruce Lawrence and Prof Rafey Habib

The Qur'an: A Verse Translation https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quran-Translation-M-R-Habib/dp/0871404990The Qur'an: A Verse Translation Audiobook – Unabridged https://www.amazon.co.uk/The-Quran-A-Verse-Translation/dp/B0DC7FPH7W/ref=monarch_sidesheet_imageSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
Oct 1, 2024
My Story in a Jerusalem Jail with Dr Hassan Abdel Salam

Activists launch 'Abandon Kamala Harris' campaign over Gaza policy: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/abandon-kamala-harris-biden-target-support-israelhttps://cla.umn.edu/about/directory/profile/asalamhaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Aug 17, 2024
Who Was Alija Izetbegović, and Why Is He Important to Europe's Future?

Alija Izetbegović Foundation: https://www.alijaizetbegovic.org/en/homepage/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

5 min
Aug 17, 2024
Paul Goes Off-Script!

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

57 min
Aug 17, 2024
Islam in Italy with Dr Francesca Bocca-Aldaqre

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 44 min
Aug 17, 2024
Defending Apostasy Laws in Islam with Hamza Tzortzis

Are you an Ex-Muslim or a Muslim who has issues or doubts you struggle with? Visit Lighthouse Mentoring: https://sapienceinstitute.org/lighthouse/Addressing Islam’s Apostasy Laws: https://sapienceinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Apostasy-Draft-0.3-July-2024.pdfChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to the Discussion on Apostasy Laws in Islam00:06:20 - Moral and Intellectual Courage00:13:40 - Providing Compassion and Understanding to Apostates00:20:30 - The Prophet's Emotionally Intelligent Response00:27:03 - Unpacking the distinction between racial legis & wisdom (hikmah)00:33:51 - Islamic Perspective on Apostasy00:40:15 - Understanding the Impact of Environment on Belief00:46:43 - The Social Cohesion Facilitated by Islamic Laws00:52:47 - The intolerance of the liberal paradigm00:58:53 - Western Supremacism and Divine Commands01:05:31 - Leaving Islam and the Equality Principle01:11:46 - Coercion and Violence in Liberal States01:18:07 - The Law and Rational Conclusions01:24:46 - The intertwining of religion and citizenship in an Islamic state01:31:14 - Upgrade of Citizenship in an Islamic State01:37:34 - Juris Prudence and the Islamic State01:44:09 - Farewell and Until Next TimeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 25 min
Aug 17, 2024
The Textual Integrity of Bukhārī: Between Modern Scepticism and Traditional Scholarship

The Textual Integrity of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī: A Study on the Primary Recensions, Textual Variants, and Transmission of the Ṣaḥīḥ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Textual-Integrity-%E1%B9%A2a%E1%B8%A5%C4%AB%E1%B8%A5-al-Bukh%C4%81r%C4%AB-Transmission/dp/B0CWYY2XBGMufti Muntasir Zaman https://yaqeeninstitute.org/team/muntasir-zamanQalam Institute https://www.qalam.institute/muntasir-zamanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 13 min
Aug 17, 2024
UFOs Are Really Jinn Appearances? With Imran Hussein

https://sapienceinstitute.org/read/https://youtube.com/@ImranHussein?si=7pOkWdOZ8A-3CFy0www.irep.worldChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Imran Hussein's Presentation on the Jin Hypothesis in Light of the UFO Phenomenon00:06:11 - Academic Interest in the Phenomenon00:12:22 - Jin: Presentation, Deception, Abductions, Possession, and Objectives00:18:24 - Smokeless Fire and the Jinn00:24:34 - Historical Encounters with Non-Human Beings00:30:50 - Jinn and Their Abilities00:36:58 - The Deceptive Nature of Encounters00:43:03 - Abductions in Islamic Tradition00:49:21 - Jinn in Islamic Tradition00:55:35 - Psychological Impact01:01:36 - The Technological Superiority of the Jin01:07:49 - Atheists and Belief in the SupernaturalSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 5 min
Aug 17, 2024
Can Muslims and Hindus be Friends? With Prof. SherAli Tareen

Academia https://fandm.academia.edu/SheraliTareen Perilous Intimacies https://cup.columbia.edu/book/perilous-intimacies/9780231210317Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

55 min
Aug 17, 2024
What Is Happening in Bangladesh? With Dilly Hussain

@DillyHussain88 Deputy editor of @5PillarsUKBangladesh: Understanding the Student Quota protests: https://5pillarsuk.com/2024/07/23/bangladesh-understanding-the-student-quota-protests/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 9 min
Aug 17, 2024
The Best Way to Read a Book with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bloggingtheologySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 27 min
Jul 22, 2024
The Quran’s Correction of Abraham’s Covenant in the Bible with Dr Louay Fatoohi

Dr Louay Fatoohi's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohi00:00 Introduction09:26 The Biblical covenant with Abram14:05 The Biblical covenant with Abraham19:37 False arguments against the Qur’an28:22 Qur’anic Subtlety: Abram or Abraham?39:23 The Abrahamic covenant verse42:08 Abraham’s divine Book50:16 The content of Abraham’s Book57:16 Credal, not legal, Book59:32 Unknown Book to Judaism and Christianity01:03:01 The rest of the Abrahamic covenant verse01:10:10 Qur’anic subtlety: special covenant vs general favour01:14:04 Meaning of “hanif”01:16:39 The father of the “umma” of Prophets01:23:20 SummarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 13 min
Jul 22, 2024
Imam ash-Shawkani, Zaydism, and Twelver Shi'ism: with Abdullah al-Rabbat

Abdullah's X handle: https://x.com/Damask_Pubs/ Abdullah’s books can be purchased here https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAbdullah+Al-Rabbat&s=relevancerank&text=Abdullah+Al-Rabbat&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Free PDF of the book: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17s_Q6O92aN5-NQbGbEPNj2YmeUOP_UwT/viewSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 10 min
Jul 22, 2024
Must Female Converts Immediately Divorce Their Non-Muslim Husbands? With Sheikha Fatima Barkatulla

Connect with Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatima-barkatullaYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FatimaBarkatullaMuslim Central Podcast: https://muslimcentral.com/audio/fatima-barkatulla/Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatimabarkatulaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatima_barkatulla/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FatimaBarkatulla/Website: raisingbelievers.comFatima Barkatulla is an award-winning British Islamic scholar, broadcaster, and author. With a rich Islamic education, she studied Arabic in Egypt and graduated from both the Ebrahim College Seminary and AlSalam Institute with Shahadah Alimiyyah. She has authored the groundbreaking book 'Khadijah, Islam’s First Lady.' Currently pursuing postgraduate studies in English Law at King’s College London after completing her Master's degree in Islamic Law at SOAS, University of London, she is renowned for her contributions to Islamic discourse in the West.Timestamps:0:00-2:18 Discussing recent trip to America14:17 Importance of the topic16:26 Beginning of Presentation20:26 Classical Islamic Opinions and Modern Fatwas35:09 Majority opinion43:18 Ibn ul-Qayyim’s recommendation1:29:02 Findings from interviewing UK Muftis and Shari’ah Council Scholars1:06:08 Some other interesting findings1:41:39 The experiences of female converts in this situation (from surveying 39 female converts including 10 British women in this situation)1:57:42 Recommendations for Scholars and Imams 2:04:06-end Some recommendations for female converts in this situation.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

35 min
Jul 22, 2024
Paul the Apostle: A Charlatan?

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 6 min
Jul 22, 2024
Imam Tom discusses Restating Orientalism by Prof Wael Hallaq (part 3)

Intersectionality and Palestine Solidarity: Why Muslims Need to Lead the Gaza Protests | Blog https://yaqeeninstitute.org/tom-facchine/intersectionality-and-palestine-solidarity-why-muslims-need-to-lead-the-gaza-protestsIslam and the Challenge of Epistemic Sovereignty by Joseph E. B. Lumbard https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/4/406#:~:text=51%20Being%20epistemically%20conscripted%20into,outside%20to%20even%20conceptualize%20theirImam Tom discusses Restating Orientalism by Prof Wael Hallaq (part 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMe8KCZOtYI&list=PLOWwkgknYiVxXwcwNsDffm18RMpQ04R-F&index=14&t=231sSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
Jul 22, 2024
The Idea of Human Rights and Islam with Arnold Yasin Mol

Islamic Human Rights Discourse and Hermeneutics of Continuity: https://brill.com/view/journals/jie/3/1-2/article-p180_8.xmlSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 4 min
Jul 22, 2024
Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique with Dr. Nazir Khan

Article: Atheism and Radical Skepticism: Ibn Taymiyyah’s Epistemic Critique by Dr. Nazir Khan: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/atheism-and-radical-skepticism-ibn-taymiyyahs-epistemic-critiqueSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 52 min
Jul 22, 2024
Does the Qur’an Plagiarize from Previous Scriptures? with Taha Soomro

Link to the Yaqeen article: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/the-qurans-engagement-with-christian-and-jewish-literatureSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

46 min
Jul 22, 2024
Resurrecting the Caliphate: The Future of Islamic Movements with Dr Jaan Islam

For latest research and papers, including Jaan's forthcoming paper on Islamic movements:https://oxford.academia.edu/JaanIslamFollow on X: X.com/Jaanislam Ummatics link: https://ummatics.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

34 min
Jul 22, 2024
Near Death Experiences: Are We Getting the Full Picture? On The Ansari Podcast

Near-Death and Out-of-Body Experiences in the Blind: A Study of Apparent Eyeless Vision, University of Connecticut: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799333/m2/1/high_res_d/vol16-no2-101.pdfFull video at The Ansari Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBUeaJWL1jY&t=3987sSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 8 min
Jul 22, 2024
Are Muslims against British Values? A response to Nigel Farage with Abdullah Al Andalusi

LINKS TO ALL ARTICLES AND VIDEOS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO:Article by Abdullah al Andalusi: ’Asian’ Child Grooming Gangs & Islamophobes and the Worst Child Groomers:https://wp.me/p1yZme-1qE[VIDEO] Xenophobic English nationalists bring Rabbi from USA who reveals he supports the killing of homosexuals and apostateshttps://youtu.be/sQWdISPPCdg?si=tiPZUWIygl-ifXue[VIDEO] 1st debate between Nigel Farage vs Abdullah al Andalusi (14th March 2024): Is protesting for Palestine “EXTREMISM"?https://youtu.be/GoG-LJlNG80?si=Z7RuUO4oHAELlqo_[VIDEO] 2nd debate between Nigel Farage vs Abdullah al Andalusi (26th March 2024): Do UK Jews are right to feel afraid of Palestinian activism, does Israel have a right to exist?https://youtu.be/RANXOqc3DBg?si=-adCv7NePf-NWgh…Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

43 min
Jul 22, 2024
What is the Ghazali Children’s Project? With Aisha Gray Henry

Sister Virginia Gray Henry is the Director of Fons Vitae books, a non-profit academic publishing house which focuses on translating the great classical texts of Islamic Spirituality. She co-founded the Ghazali Children's Project with Sheikh Hamza Yusuf more than a decade ago. Ghazali Children's Project: https://ghazalichildren.org/Ghazali books: https://ghazalichildren.org/books/Fons Vitae Publishing https://fonsvitae.com/------The Ghazali Children’s Project seeks to educate children spiritually & transform their characters by showing the inner spiritually transformative meaning behind the outer aspects of Islam. The Project aims to help support entire communities of Muslim parents, teachers, and children in realizing how to live by and embody the noble Prophetic character through self-observation and correction.The Fons Vitae Ghazali Children’s Series provides authentic quality Tarbiyah guidance for children of all ages at a time when their values are being formed. Imam al-Ghazali’s systematic approach for developing virtuous character is distilled and simplified and provided in an educational package which includes beautifully produced children’s books, and original texts for parents and teachers. These materials offer a creative, enjoyable and spiritual supplement or alternative to standard Islamic Studies curricula with a strong focus on the purification of the heart.The aim of the Ghazali Children’s Project is to support children:• in their ability to recognize and maintain their innate human dignity.• in realizing nobility of character through imitation of the Prophetic qualities realized by understanding, loving, and practicing the inner dimensions of all outward acts – to stop simply just “going through the motions”.• in becoming aware of their True Selves and in identifying with this pure aspect of their being rather than with the lower, false, egoic and separative nature which is centered on itself [al-nafs alammara].• in becoming self-observant and self-correcting.• in living life with humility and in service.Chapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Aisha Gray Henry00:05:06 - The Trust of God and Our Purpose00:10:07 - The Harm of Gossiping and Backbiting00:15:00 - Recognizing Authentic Spirituality and the Similarity between Jesus and Muhammad00:19:35 - The Book of Knowledge for Children00:24:04 - The Polishing of the Heart00:28:30 - The Miracles of Speech and the Heart00:33:16 - Stories within Stories00:38:25 - Sharing Knowledge with Islamic Edu

54 min
Jul 22, 2024
Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi with Dr Mahsheed Ansari

https://www.routledge.com/Modern-Debates-on-Prophecy-and-Prophethood-in-Islam-Muhammad-Iqbal-and/Ansari/p/book/9781032219721https://researchoutput.csu.edu.au/en/persons/mansaricsueduauhttps://csu-au.academia.edu/MahsheedAnsariDr. Mahsheed Ansari https://x.com/mahsheedansariSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 43 min
Jul 22, 2024
When the Muslim Armies Liberated Jerusalem with Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Sway

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Abu Sway's links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-abusway-prof-3a208329/https://twitter.com/abusway1?lang=enhttps://ghazalichair.academia.edu/MAbuSwaySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 23 min
Jul 22, 2024
God and Abstract Objects: Addressing a Philosophical Difficulty: with Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury

Dr. Safaruk’s academia page: https://safchowdhury.academia.edu/ Dr. Safaruk runs the website https://islamicanalytictheology.orgDr. Safaruk’s handout: https://www.academia.edu/108690417/Blogging_Theology_Realism_Anti_Realism_and_Islamic_Theology_handout_PArt_1_and_2_Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 3 min
Jul 22, 2024
Christian asks "Why Can't God Have a Son?" With Dr. Abdullah Ali

Answer to a Christian Challenge: Why Can Mary Have a Son Without A Consort but God Cannot? https://binhamidali.com/2024/04/07/answering-to-a-christian-challenge-why-can-mary-have-a-son-without-a-consort-but-god-cannot/Follow Dr. Abdullah Ali @BinhamidAliWhat the Pro-Palestinian Campus Protests Are Really About by Carl R. Trueman https://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2024/05/what-the-pro-palestinian-campus-protests-are-really-aboutSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
May 22, 2024
The Truth about James the Brother of Jesus ﷺ with Prof Dale C. Allison of Princeton

James: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (International Critical Commentary) https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-ICC-International-Critical-Commentary/dp/0567077403Matthew: A Shorter Commentary (International Critical Commentary) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Matthew-Shorter-Commentary-International-Critical/dp/0567082490/ref=asc_df_0567082490/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=344377247669&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3275296056119528389&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006886&hvtargid=pla-528219969991&psc=1&mcid=dd4821a993aa35bbbc905aecfcd20875&th=1&psc=1Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

49 min
May 22, 2024
Englishman Who Became a Muslim Journalist with Robert Carter

X (Twitter) @Bob_cart124@5Pillarsuk is a UK-based news site covering current affairs related to Islam and MuslimsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

56 min
May 22, 2024
Gaza Solidarity: Universities Rally for Palestine with Professor Mohammad Fadel

The Palestine Exception to Academic Freedom Must Go: https://www.chronicle.com/article/the-palestine-exception-to-academic-freedom-must-go?sra=trueFollow Dr Fadel on X @ShanfaraaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 14 min
May 22, 2024
How Muslims Conquered the World with Dr Jaan Islam

Here are the books Dr Jaan Islam mentioned:https://www.muslim-library.com/dl/books/English_The_History_of_the_Khalifahs.pdfhttps://kitaabun.com/shopping3/full-history-tabari-tarikh-rasul-muluk-p-71.htmlFollow him on X (Twitter) @jaanislamDr Jaan Islam completed his PhD on Islamic political thought at the University of Edinburgh, and has researched and taught at the University of Oxford and King’s College, London. He writes on Islamic history, political philosophy and decolonial theory.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

46 min
May 22, 2024
Red Heifers and The Third Temple: Unveiling the Truth with Shaykh Hamza Karamali

The Truth About the Red Heifers that Nobody’s Talking about https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLR27s2e6Vg&list=PLeVtFJ5Wg2hsMY9OANXNSTfwsKAMiAIWU Unapologetically Muslim: How to Flourish as Muslims and Deal With Islamophobia in Secular Societies https://whyislamistrue.com/islamophobiaSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

53 min
May 22, 2024
Decolonizing the Muslim Mind with Professor Joseph Lumbard

Islam and the Challenge of Epistemic Sovereignty: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/15/4/406#:~:text=51%20Being%20epistemically%20conscripted%20into,outside%20to%20even%20conceptualize%20theirDecolonizing Qurʾanic Studies: https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/2/176Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

38 min
May 22, 2024
Qur'an Translation Issues with Dr Mustafa Khattab of The Clear Quran

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1 hr 58 min
Apr 28, 2024
Chosenness of the Jews in the Qur'an with Dr Louay Fatoohi

Dr Louay Fatoohi's personal YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohi his blog https://www.louayfatoohi.com/The Hebrew Bible presents the Israelites as God’s perpetually chosen people. Historically, Christians claimed that the Church replaced the Jews as God’s chosen people, but in the last two centuries, a strong movement has developed that considers Israel to still be chosen, in addition to the Church. Christianity inherited from Judaism its misunderstanding of “chosen” as meaning “best”, which is irreconcilable with the history of both faiths. On the other hand, discussions of this concept in the Qur’an consistently conflate different terms and concepts. This video brings new insights to show the Qur’an’s clear, consistent, and compelling explanation of the chosenness of the Israelites. It reveals the misrepresentation of this concept in Judaism, which Christianity inherited. It concludes that the chosenness of Israel ended when the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was sent by Allah as the last Prophet.00:00 Introduction02:34 Challenges of studying “chosenness”07:55 The Abrahamic covenant in the Bible13:24 Chosen People without merit19:40 The Abrahamic Covenant in the Qur’an23:55 Concepts and terms in the Qur’an26:40 The Covenant with the Israelites33:13 Choosing and preferring Israel36:43 Chosen for hosting Prophets41:49 Custodians of the prophetic message47:10 Qur’anic subtilty53:20 Muslim prophets59:29 The killing of prophets01:05:50 The end of Israel’s chosenness01:18:30 Abraham’s prayer for an Ishmaelite messenger01:20:15 Misunderstanding “chosen” as “best”01:20:47 Christian misunderstanding of “chosenness”01:22:04 Replacement theology or supersessionism01:27:49 “Replacement of Scripture” theology01:33:20 Dispensationalism01:37:23 Mistaking “Chosen People” for “Best Nation”01:41:42 The “Best Nation” is all pious people01:45:59 The “Best Nation” throughout history01:49:29 Are Muslims the “Best Nation”?01:53:12 Israel’s chosenness and covenant 01:54:45 SummarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

3 hr 7 min
Apr 28, 2024
Top 10 Zionist arguments refuted by Abdullah Al Andalusi

To register for the Abdullah al Andalusi's upcoming in-depth course on Palestine, please visit: https://advocateforpalestine.com/The video mentioned by Abdullah of a Jewish Israeli journalist living in Gaza can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5xjMa128ngSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2 hr 8 min
Apr 28, 2024
The Sacred Night: Exploring Laylatul Qadr with Yasin Mol

Academic website: https://arnoldmol.academia.edu/University profile: https://www.iuasr.nl/p/arnold-yasin-mol/59/https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/arnold-mol#tab-2Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

51 min
Apr 28, 2024
Why Zionism is Anti-Semitic with Ahmed Paul Keeler

https://youtu.be/3fdDZlU5UsI?si=hCqg4noCmcdlnCAGSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

47 min
Apr 28, 2024
Why Western Governments Support Israel with Joram van Klaveren

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2 hr 7 min
Apr 28, 2024
How to Build Islamic Civilisation with Dr Sohail Hanif

This lecture is an exploration of Islamic sacred law. We will see that, beyond the minutae of legal details in classical works of Islamic law, there is a larger story. These legal works provide a blue-print to a civilisational map. This civilisational map is the metaphysical Madina. Madina means city. Lexically it means the place of din, or religious moral code. The Madina of the Prophet was the first Dar al-Islam – Abode of Islamic civilisation. The institutions described in classical fiqh works are the institutions that made up the Prophetic Madina. The talk will present the key features of this civilisational map, consider its fundamental principles and values, and finally discuss what this all means for Muslims today. The conclusion is simple: Muslims, wherever they are, have only one duty: build Madina to the best of your ability.https://www.cambridgemuslimcollege.ac.uk/https://nzf.org.uk/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

32 min
Apr 28, 2024
The Story Behind the Night of Power with Shaykh Hamza Karamali

Join Hamza Karamali on his Ramadan Forever Challenge to make this Ramadan last forever, with a change that stays with you when Ramadan leaves. A short lesson each day with a simple to implement 3-point action plan that takes only a minute to do, and a success tracker sheet to keep yourself accountable and measure your progress. All FREE. Find out more at https://ramadanforever.com/You can also get his FREE Quranic Case for God Video Series. Discover the Quranic rational Argument that will silence any atheist at https://quraniccaseforgod.com/ In 4 short videos you will learn how the argument works, see it being used in the Quran, learn how to apply it to the most common atheist objection and then watch a real world christian-atheist debate, and see how it should have been applied. Go to https://quraniccaseforgod.com/ to learn more.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 30 min
Mar 23, 2024
Imam Tom discusses Restating Orientalism by Prof Wael Hallaq (part 2)

Part 1: https://youtu.be/v_MJCOiXZWw?si=s6FHxJGnX34hnOliSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 1 min
Mar 23, 2024
Nigel Farage vs Abdullah al Andalusi: Is protesting for Palestine "EXTREMISM"?

Nigel Farage debates Abdullah al Andalusi on whether UK anti-genocide Palestine protests are "extremist", and whether the UK government is right to police expressions of sympathy with Palestinians as "extremism" under the new extremism policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoG-LJlNG80&t=5sSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1 hr 59 min
Mar 23, 2024
Choosing the Best English Translation of the Qur'an with Dr Sohaib Saeed

Find Dr. Sohaib's bio and publications at http://www.ibnashur.com/sohaibsaeedSupport The Divine Book Club this Ramadan at http://www.launchgood.com/DBCSubscribe on YouTube:  @IbnAshur  and  @quranreflect Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

56 min
Mar 23, 2024
How to Overcome Addictions through Islam with Dr. Zohair Abdul-Rahman

https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/paper/how-to-overcome-addiction-through-faith-ibn-al-qayyims-rehabilitation-programhttps://purifyyourgaze.com/https://spiritualperception.org/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy