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From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
The institution of Islamic Law is frequently misunderstood and misrepresented in media outlets and political discussions. This episode will compare Islamic law to other… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
Debates over mass attacks committed by Muslims have become a feature of American political discussions. This episode provides information about definitions of the word… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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… -
From Teaching and Learning Technologies on February 21st, 2018
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…