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All 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…
Difficult Scripture: Gender in the Qur'an |…
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Americans 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…
Friends and Lovers of God | Ariela Marcus-Sells…
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The institution of Islamic Law is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented in media outlets and political discussions. This episode will compare Islamic law to other…
Islamic Law | Ariela Marcus-Sells (Perspectives…
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Many 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…
Muhammad and the Qur'an | Ariela…
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Journalists 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…Terrorism and the media | Ariela Marcus-Sells…
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Debates over mass attacks committed by Muslims have become a feature of American political discussions. This episode provides information about definitions of the word…
Violence here and abroad | Ariela Marcus-Sells…
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What 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…
How do we talk about Islam? | Ariela Marcus-Sells…
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The 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…
Advice to young journalists | Community Voices…
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