

Islamic Knowledge in a Secular Age, w/ Dr. Usaama al-Azami
Jul 23, 2023
Dr. Usaama al-Azami, an expert in Islamic knowledge in a secular age, joins Imam Tom to discuss shifts in our understanding of religious interpretation and authority. They explore the hypocrisy of skepticism in secularism, the power of changing attitudes, the historical relationship between ulama and rulers in Islamic empires, differing opinions among scholars on paying interest, the importance of recognizing societal shifts, and the significance of female scholarship.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Hypocrisy of Skepticism and Selectivity in Secularism
03:49 • 11min
The Power of Changing Attitudes and Flipping Hearts
15:12 • 22min
The Irony of Religious Violence
36:47 • 13min
The Historical Relationship between Ulama and Rulers in Islamic Empires
49:48 • 28min
Exploring the Permissibility of Agreeing to Pay Interest and the Authority of Scholarship
01:18:03 • 3min
Recognizing Societal Shifts and Problematic Political Alliances
01:20:58 • 9min
The Importance of Female Scholarship and Pushing Back Against Gender Limitations
01:30:16 • 10min