Radio ReOrient 13.2: “Understanding the Islamic Secular,” with Sherman Jackson, hosted by S.Sayyid and Hizer Mir, part 2

In this discussion, Sherman Jackson, a prominent scholar of Islamic thought from USC, delves into the concept of the Islamic secular. He critiques traditional perceptions of Sharia, emphasizing its boundedness and the necessity of human deliberation in governance. Jackson also highlights the importance of respecting diverse interpretations within Islam and the impact of colonialism on Islamic political imagination. His insights challenge modernist equations of Islam and law, advocating for a reclaiming of tradition to enrich contemporary discourse.