

Blogging Theology
Mr Paul Williams
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 10, 2022 • 1h 60min
War and Religion: The Western and Islamic Traditions with Prof Joel Hayward
Visit Prof. Joel Hayward's website: https://www.joelhayward.org/You Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2022 • 60min
Translating The Majestic Quran with Dr Musharraf Hussain
The Majestic Quran https://www.majesticquran.co.uk/You Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 60min
War and Religion: The Western and Islamic Traditions with Prof Joel Hayward
Visit Prof. Joel Hayward's website: https://www.joelhayward.org/You Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 31, 2022 • 1h 35min
Imam Tom asks What is the Secular?
Subscribe to Imam Tom on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/UTICAMASJIDYou Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 4min
What is Islamic philosophy? With Professor Peter Adamson
In the History of Philosophy podcasts Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps." The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition:https://historyofphilosophy.net/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 2h 6min
Why did Muslim civilisation fall behind the West? Mustafa Akyol & Dr. Abdullah Ali discuss
Mustafa Akyol Reopening Muslim Minds: A Return to Reason, Freedom, and Tolerance, Reviewed by Abdullah bin Hamid Ali https://www.pdcnet.org/8525737F00583519/file/F26DD90DDA7802C8852588440046F0C7/$FILE/islamicphil_2021_0012_0000_0087_0113.pdfMustafa Akyol's Response to Abdullah Ali's Critique of "Reopening Muslim Minds" https://www.academia.edu/79308906/Mustafa_Akyols_Response_to_Abdullah_Alis_Critique_of_Reopening_Muslim_Minds_Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 43min
Reconciling the Divine Decree and Free Will in Islam with Justin Parrott
Reconciling the Divine Decree and Free Will in Islam: https://nyuscholars.nyu.edu/ws/portalfiles/portal/42476001/Reconciling_divine_decree_and_free_will.pdfYou Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 48min
Chinese Islam with Professor Naoki Yamamoto
Follow Dr Naoki Yamamoto on Twitter @NaokiQYamamotoIslam in China by James D Frankel https://www.amazon.co.uk/Islam-China-James-D-Frankel/dp/1784539813/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1CC92TO34KAK5&keywords=Islam+in+China+James+Frankel+%28Author%29&qid=1657045709&sprefix=islam%2520in%2520china%2520james%2520frankel%2520+author+%2Caps%2C60&sr=8-2Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction0:18 - Background of Dr. Naoki0:47 - Topics to be covered2:45 - The Forgotten Islamic History of East Asia5:52 - Islam in China6:45 - Studying Chinese Islam as a Japanese9:07 - Islam in Japan11:26 - Revert Story of Dr. Naoki16:55 - Reasons for accepting Islam18:14 - The Journey of being a Muslim20:44 - Islamic History of China23:36 - Muslims in China25:35 - Muslim regions in China27:20 - 4 Schools, 4 Tariqa30:37 - Qīngzhēnsi Masjids in China33:12 - History of Chinese Islam35:32 - Ming Dynasty and the Muslims37:12 - Hongwu Emperor's Eulogy for Muhammad ﷺ39:50 - Was Hongwu Emperor of China a Muslim?43:39 - Intellectual Tradition of Chinese Islam46:34 - Emergence of Chinese Islamic Literature48:22 - Use of the word "Kitab" in Islamic Civilisations49:49 - The Han-Kitab52:19 - Recommended Books on the Han-Kitab53:11 - The Chinese Islamic Scholarship: Explaining Islam in Chinese Vocabulary55:49 - The Legacy of the Chinese Islamic Scholar: Liu Zhi 57:54 - Islamic Philosophy: Hellenistic & Confucianistic Tradition1:00:34 - Islam and Confucianism1:06:54 - Kung Fu and Islam1:10:47 - Actual Context of the Japanese Tea Ceremony1:13:13 - Chinese Muslims as a Minority1:14:06 - Loneliness as a Minority1:15:41 - Jin Tianzhu: Eliminating Doubts against Islam1:20:49 - Muslims being closer to the teachings of Confucius & Jesus1:23:02 - Jin Tianzhu's criticism of Buddhist Monks1:24:28 - Jin Tianzhu being a Proud Chinese Muslim1:25:15 - Lessons from the Chinese Muslims1:30:05 - Role of Muslims in Modern Europe1:32:26 - Using Local Vocabulary & Cultural Traditions to propagate Islam1:34:50 - "Islam in China" by James Frankel1:36:06 - Academic Aspirations of Dr. Naoki1:39:33 - The Issue of Nation-State Mindset1:41:56 - Reconstructing the Islamic Kitab Civilisation1:43:19 - Brother Paul praises Dr. Naoki1:44:10 - Need for Recognition of the Kitab Tradition of China1:44:57 - East vs West Islamic Civilisations1:47:04 - Closing RemarksYou Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 17min
Rebellion in Islam with Professor Ovamir Anjum
See also https://ummaticscolloquium.org/You Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 15, 2022 • 1h 29min
Imam Tom Talks About Secularism
UTICA MASJID https://www.youtube.com/c/UTICAMASJIDYou Can Support My Work on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BloggingtheologyMy Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GBSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy