Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim

Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim challenges historical interpretations of Islamic Sharia and neo-colonial understanding of human rights through internal discourse within Islamic and African societies. He explores the relationship between democracy and human rights, interprets the controversy surrounding the hijab and burqa in France, and questions the notion that human rights are Western. The discussion also addresses the distinction between civil rights and human rights, emphasizing the need for a people-centric approach and global promotion of human rights.

Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim, a professor challenging interpretations of Islamic Sharia and neo-colonial understanding of human rights, discusses important topics such as the complexities of human rights, universal truths and contextual manifestation, colonialism and imperialism, the relationship between human rights and democracy, practical difficulties in protecting human rights, and the decolonization of human rights in an entertaining podcast.