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The Thinking Muslim

American Muslims, Social Liberalism & the Culture Wars with Mobeen Vaid

Nov 6, 2022
Guest Mobeen Vaid addresses the liberalization of social attitudes within the Muslim community. The podcast explores American Muslims' perspectives on Islam, challenges of aligning political views, controversy surrounding religious education, culture wars within the Muslim community, the role of school boards in addressing cultural issues, political decision making within the Muslim community, and challenges faced by Muslims in the West.
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  • American Muslims are grappling with concerns about the liberalization of social attitudes within the Muslim community, which is seen as out of sync with the broader global Muslim Ummah and Islam.
  • The intense mixing and interactions with diverse groups in Western societies have led to an acceptance of progressive ideas among American Muslims, but this tolerance sometimes clashes with traditional Islamic social attitudes and theological perspectives.

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Concerns about the intellectual and social health of American Muslims

American Muslims are grappling with concerns about the intellectual and social health of their community. These worries stem from the liberalization of social attitudes within the Muslim community, which is seen as out of sync with the broader global Muslim Ummah and Islam. Differences in demographics and political orientations further complicate views on the state of American Muslims. While some elderly members of the community may remain distant from cultural changes, younger activists express concerns about the influence of right-wing sensibilities and left-wing political activist currents among Muslims. The intense politicization of society, coupled with the export and universalization of Western culture, especially in the United States, creates challenges for American Muslims in navigating their faith and preserving their identity in the face of these trends.

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