Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic Thought with Dr. Asma Afsaruddin

In this episode of the Chasing Leviathan podcast, PJ and Dr. Asma Afsaruddin discuss the Islamic concepts of jihad and martyrdom, exploring their complexity and the ways in which Western interpretations of these terms is often divorced from their historical, religious, and social contexts. By working through our assumptions of such terms, we can see the common humanity of those of differing religious, secular, and spiritual traditions.

For a deep dive into Dr. Asma Afsaruddin's work, check out her books: 
Striving in the Path of God: Jihad and Martyrdom in Islamic Thought 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0199730938/
Jihad: What Everyone Needs to Know: What Everyone Needs to Know 👉 https://www.amazon.com/dp/0190647329/

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Who thinks that they can subdue Leviathan? Strength resides in its neck; dismay goes before it. When it rises up, the mighty are terrified. Nothing on earth is its equal. It is without fear. It looks down on all who are haughty; it is king over all who are proud. 

These words inspired PJ Wehry to create Chasing Leviathan. Chasing Leviathan was born out of two ideals: that truth is worth pursuing but will never be subjugated, and the discipline of listening is one of the most important habits anyone can develop. 

Every episode is a dialogue, a journey into the depths of a meaningful question explored through the lens of personal experience or professional expertise.