Hamza Yusuf

Hamza Yusuf, an American Islamic scholar and co-founder of Zaytuna College, shares his transformative journey and insights on faith. He discusses the importance of bridging religious divides and the impact of his near-death experience on his conversion to Islam. The conversation emphasizes repentance, the complexities of morality, and the significance of gratitude in contemporary culture. Hamza also explores the intersection of Islam with modern values and the importance of understanding diverse beliefs for fostering greater tolerance and understanding.

Hamza Yusuf, an influential Islamic scholar, shares insights on death and the soul from a Sunni perspective, highlighting concepts of resurrection and judgment. Carol Zaleski, a religion scholar, delves into Christian notions of heaven, hell, and purgatory, questioning eternal punishment and exploring universal salvation. Tao Jiang, an expert in Buddhism, explains reincarnation, karma, and the transformative nature of nirvana. Lastly, philosopher Yujin Nagasawa tackles models of immortality, debating their desirability and the complexities of identity after death.

Guest Hamza Yusuf, an expert in Islamic studies, explores the psychological miracles of forgiveness in the Holy Quran. He discusses the importance of suppressing negative emotions, forgiving others, and performing good deeds, emphasizing genuine forgiveness and generosity.

Islamic scholar Hamza Yusuf discusses the universal message of Islam, the covenant of prophets with Prophet Muhammad, and the connection between legal standards of evidence and faith, drawing intriguing parallels to religious beliefs.

In this podcast, influential Islamic scholar and thinker, Hamza Yusuf, discusses the importance of reason and synthesis in Islam. He explores the role of reason in defending and studying the faith, while emphasizing the value of philosophy and its relation to the human condition.