The Thinking Muslim Ramadan: The Radical Reset for a Capitalist World – with Imam Tom Facchine
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Mar 3, 2025 
Imam Tom Facchine, research director at Yaqeen Institute, dives into how Ramadan acts as a radical reset against capitalist values. He discusses the month’s spiritual essence, urging self-reflection, community focus, and justice while critiquing materialism. Facchine highlights zakat’s role in addressing socio-economic inequalities and emphasizes the balance between individualism and collectivism. The podcast explores how Islam promotes responsible wealth use and critiques capitalist philosophies, advocating for a return to community-oriented practices.
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Theological Challenge of Scarcity
- Do you believe in a universe of scarcity?
- Or do you believe in a universe where Allah can bless some moments and some money more than others?
Thriving Through Labor
- Imam Tom Facchine shared his experience working on farms, enduring long hours and physical labor.
- Despite this, he thrived, highlighting that Allah sustains and provides.
Measuring Societal Success
- Societal success is often measured by material wealth, creating a dependence on livelihoods.
- This makes anything threatening that livelihood seem suspicious, promoting a scarcity mindset.