Thomas Hibbs, an expert on philosophy and culture, explores the complexity of nihilism in popular culture and its impact on society. The discussion includes overcoming nihilism, erosion of individual identity, societal values, and the importance of establishing justice foundations to combat irrationality and violence.

With Thomas Hibbs

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With Roger Scruton

The vast diversity we see all around us constantly reminds us of God’s greatness. This week’s Sacred Text Messages podcast discusses the Qur’anic imperative to respect the diversity of human beings in our races, religions, and tribes. In a time where hate and division have risen to new heights, this lesson serves as a much needed reminder to practice prophetic benevolence and reason over rage and violence. أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ اللَّهَ أَنْزَلَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ مَاءً فَأَخْرَجْنَا بِهِ ثَمَرَاتٍ مُخْتَلِفًا أَلْوَانُهَا ۚ وَمِنَ الْجِبَالِ جُدَدٌ بِيضٌ وَحُمْرٌ مُخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهَا وَغَرَابِيبُ سُودٌ See you not that Allâh sends down water (rain) from the sky, and We produce therewith fruits of varying colours, and among the mountains are streaks white and red, of varying colours and (others) very black وَمِنَ ٱلنَّاسِ وَٱلدَّوَآبِّ وَٱلْأَنْعَـٰمِ مُخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَٰنُهُۥ كَذَٰلِكَ ۗ إِنَّمَا يَخْشَى ٱللَّهَ مِنْ عِبَادِهِ ٱلْعُلَمَـٰٓؤُا۟ ۗ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ غَفُورٌ And likewise of men and Ad-Dawâbb [moving (living) creatures, beasts], and cattle, are of various colours. It is only those who have knowledge among His slaves that fear Allâh. Verily, Allâh is All-Mighty, Oft-Forgiving. (Qur’an 35:27-28)

Islamic scholar Hamza Yusuf discusses maintaining sacred spaces, emphasizing the importance of designated areas for worship at home and in mosques. He explores the concept of 'khashia' in belief and reflects on hope and time in the new year. The podcast also delves into hypersensitive persons' attitudes towards meat consumption in Islam and highlights the significance of names and words in religious contexts.

Maria Dakake, Andrew March, Hamza Yusuf in Conversation