
Blogging Theology
Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.
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Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 44min
Defending Apostasy Laws in Islam with Hamza Tzortzis
Hamza Tzortzis, a prominent figure in Islamic theology, dives deep into the complexities surrounding apostasy laws. He discusses the need for moral and intellectual courage when addressing this sensitive topic. Tzortzis emphasizes compassion and understanding for apostates, advocating for a nuanced perspective that considers socio-political realities. He explores the impact of environment on belief and critiques liberal intolerance towards diverse ideologies, urging for more empathetic dialogue within the Islamic community.

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Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 25min
The Textual Integrity of Bukhārī: Between Modern Scepticism and Traditional Scholarship
The Textual Integrity of Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī: A Study on the Primary Recensions, Textual Variants, and Transmission of the Ṣaḥīḥ https://www.amazon.co.uk/Textual-Integrity-%E1%B9%A2a%E1%B8%A5%C4%AB%E1%B8%A5-al-Bukh%C4%81r%C4%AB-Transmission/dp/B0CWYY2XBGMufti Muntasir Zaman https://yaqeeninstitute.org/team/muntasir-zamanQalam Institute https://www.qalam.institute/muntasir-zamanSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 14min
UFOs Are Really Jinn Appearances? With Imran Hussein
https://sapienceinstitute.org/read/https://youtube.com/@ImranHussein?si=7pOkWdOZ8A-3CFy0www.irep.worldChapters:00:00:00 - Introduction to Imran Hussein's Presentation on the Jin Hypothesis in Light of the UFO Phenomenon00:06:11 - Academic Interest in the Phenomenon00:12:22 - Jin: Presentation, Deception, Abductions, Possession, and Objectives00:18:24 - Smokeless Fire and the Jinn00:24:34 - Historical Encounters with Non-Human Beings00:30:50 - Jinn and Their Abilities00:36:58 - The Deceptive Nature of Encounters00:43:03 - Abductions in Islamic Tradition00:49:21 - Jinn in Islamic Tradition00:55:35 - Psychological Impact01:01:36 - The Technological Superiority of the Jin01:07:49 - Atheists and Belief in the SupernaturalSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
Can Muslims and Hindus be Friends? With Prof. SherAli Tareen
Academia https://fandm.academia.edu/SheraliTareen Perilous Intimacies https://cup.columbia.edu/book/perilous-intimacies/9780231210317Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 17, 2024 • 55min
What Is Happening in Bangladesh? With Dilly Hussain
@DillyHussain88 Deputy editor of @5PillarsUKBangladesh: Understanding the Student Quota protests: https://5pillarsuk.com/2024/07/23/bangladesh-understanding-the-student-quota-protests/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 17, 2024 • 2h 9min
The Best Way to Read a Book with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik
Support Blogging Theology on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyBuy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bloggingtheologySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 28min
The Quran’s Correction of Abraham’s Covenant in the Bible with Dr Louay Fatoohi
Dr Louay Fatoohi's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohi00:00 Introduction09:26 The Biblical covenant with Abram14:05 The Biblical covenant with Abraham19:37 False arguments against the Qur’an28:22 Qur’anic Subtlety: Abram or Abraham?39:23 The Abrahamic covenant verse42:08 Abraham’s divine Book50:16 The content of Abraham’s Book57:16 Credal, not legal, Book59:32 Unknown Book to Judaism and Christianity01:03:01 The rest of the Abrahamic covenant verse01:10:10 Qur’anic subtlety: special covenant vs general favour01:14:04 Meaning of “hanif”01:16:39 The father of the “umma” of Prophets01:23:20 SummarySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 14min
Imam ash-Shawkani, Zaydism, and Twelver Shi'ism: with Abdullah al-Rabbat
Abdullah al-Rabbat discusses the life and works of Imam ash-Shawkani, touching on his transition from Zaydism to Sunnism and his influential contributions. They explore differences between Zaydis and Twelver Shi'ism, theological concepts, and historical origins. The podcast also delves into the significance of studying Jafar as-Sadiq and plans for publishing early Islamic texts in English.

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Jul 22, 2024 • 2h 11min
Must Female Converts Immediately Divorce Their Non-Muslim Husbands? With Sheikha Fatima Barkatulla
Sheikha Fatima Barkatulla, an award-winning British Islamic scholar, dives into the complexities faced by female converts to Islam regarding their non-Muslim marriages. She discusses varying scholarly opinions on whether these marriages should end upon conversion and shares insights from interviews with UK muftis. The conversation also touches on the personal experiences of female converts, emphasizing community support and the evolving nature of fatwas. With humor, she navigates cultural differences between British and American Muslim communities, enriching the dialogue.

Jul 22, 2024 • 36min
Paul the Apostle: A Charlatan?
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