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4 plays 0All ancient texts pose problems for contemporary readers, and the Qur’an is no different. Several sections of the Qur’an present difficulties for Muslim and…
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1 plays 0Americans tend to ask many questions about Islamic Law and very few about Islamic philosophy, poetry, art, or music. This episode introduces an Islamic tradition called…
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2 plays 0The institution of Islamic Law is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented in media outlets and political discussions. This episode will compare Islamic law to other…
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1 plays 0Many non-Muslims approach the Qur’an expecting a work similar to the Hebrew Bible or the New Testament only to find that the Qur’an is structured very…
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Terrorism and the media | Ariela Marcus-Sells…
3 plays 0Journalists and new outlets play a large role in presenting information about Islam and Muslims to American audiences. This episode examines the role of media outlets in… -
2 plays 0Debates over mass attacks committed by Muslims have become a feature of American political discussions. This episode provides information about definitions of the word…
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1 plays 0What does Islam think? What does Islam say? Why are there so many contradicting answers to these questions, which seem so simple? This introductory episode discusses why…
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1 plays 0The perspectives of scholars of Islamic Studies often differ from those of non-scholars who identify as Muslims. This episode asks Muslim members of our own community…