Yasir Qadhi Head to Head - Debating Politics and Polytheism
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Aug 31, 2025 Haytham Tamim, a prominent scholar of Islam in the West, joins the discussion to explore the complex interplay of faith, politics, and community challenges. The conversation highlights the need for unity and respect among diverse theological perspectives. They tackle the detrimental effects of sectarianism and emphasize collective action for reform. The speakers also delve into the moral dilemmas in Muslim political engagement and the responsibilities of youth, advocating for mentorship and empowerment to navigate today's challenges.
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Three-Decade Scholarly Friendship
- Haytham Tamim recounts a 30-year friendship with Yasir Qadhi that survived disagreements and mutual nasiha.
- He highlights that disagreement didn't diminish love, respect, or sincere counsel.
Rethinking Sectarian Priorities
- Sectarianism has proven far more damaging than beneficial to the ummah and must take a back seat.
- Preserving visible piety and iman should outrank abstract definitional disputes.
Four Pillars For Reform
- Build reform on four pillars: iman, knowledge, unity, and influence.
- Treat useful secular knowledge as part of 'Islamic' knowledge to serve the ummah better.