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095 - What About Progressive Islam? with Ani Zonneveld

Mar 15, 2024

Ani Zonneveld, founder of Muslims for Progressive Values, discusses challenging traditional teachings in Islam, promoting compassion, transitioning from diplomacy to music, navigating cultural barriers, and championing progressive values in the Muslim community.

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Ani Zonneveld challenges traditional Islamic restrictions on music and female voices, promoting spirituality and feminism.

Ani's inclusive worldview, shaped by her upbringing as an ambassador's daughter, led to founding Muslims for Progressive Values.

Advocating for LGBTQ rights and freedom of expression, Ani counters radical interpretations of Islam with peaceful coexistence and enlightenment.

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Challenging Traditional Views in Islam

Contrary to traditional interpretations of Islam, Annie Zona-Vald challenges the narrative by advocating for progressive values within the faith. Rejecting restrictions that label music as forbidden and female singing voices as sexual, she embraces spirituality and feminism through her work, ultimately founding Muslims for Progressive Values to counteract discrimination and false narratives.

Introduction

2min

Progressive Islam and Christianity: Challenging Traditional Teachings

26min

Exploring Progressive Islam and Compassion

4min

A Transition from Diplomacy to Music and the Impact of Identity

5min

Navigating Cultural Barriers and Seeking Spiritual Fulfillment

3min

Championing Progressive Values in Islam

25min

Interfaith Dialogues and Collaborations

9min

Interfaith Dialogue and Appreciation for Progressive Islam

3min

We talk with Ani Zonneveld about Progressive Islam and the life she lives as a Progressive Muslim. Ani is a writer, singer/songwriter, and founder & President of Muslims for Progressive Values, an international human rights organization that advocates for social justice and equality for all, a strong supporter of freedom of expression and of conscience, women’s rights and as an ally, LGBTQ rights.

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