Uthman Badar

Dr. Uthman Badar, a lecturer at Western Sydney University, dives into the tension between reform and revolution in Islam. He discusses how to balance quick reforms with long-term ideals, using the revolutionary life of Prophet Muhammad as a guide. Historical examples from Turkey and Syria illustrate the challenges of reformism versus ideological purity. Badar calls for strategic compromise in political actions while navigating the complexities of Islamic governance in a secular world, emphasizing moral dilemmas faced by the Muslim community today.