This week Dr. Jasser lays out how the lens of universal human rights and equality of all under God can be used to lead a reformist approach towards Muslims and their interpretations of Islam. One need not be an expert in sharia (Islamic jurisprudence) in order to hold Muslims across the world accountable to core principles of human rights and equality. Zuhdi ... Show More
Nov 2023
A Reformation for Islam? with Dr. Zuhdi Jasser
From Gaza to Iran to the West, fundamentalist Islam has repeatedly become a violent obstacle to stability, peace, and prosperity. But is Islam unfixable, or can it be reformed? Arizona House candidate and Muslim Zuhdi Jasser makes the case for a new reformed Islam that rejects me ... Show More
37m 23s
Jan 2022
Religious Freedom, Islam, and Civil Discourse
Toleration and religious freedom put an end to centuries of bloody conflict and persecution in Europe. But what gave rise to these ideas, and can they be found in other civilizations? In this Sphere Education Initiatives webinar, Mustafa Akyol will share the ideological foundatio ... Show More
54m 35s
Aug 2025
Reform or Revolution: The Future of Islam & Politics | Dr Uthman Badar
Help us expand our Muslim media project here: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membershipHow can we reconcile seeking quicker reform with long-term ideals? Islam, demonstrated by Prophet Muhammad's life, is revolutionary, yet the challenge is embodying this approach in a world rule ... Show More
1h 18m
Jan 2024
Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim, "Decolonizing Human Rights" (Cambridge UP, 2021)
In his extensive body of work, Professor Abdullahi Ahmed An-Naim challenges both historical interpretations of Islamic Sharia and neo-colonial understanding of human rights. To advance the rationale of scholarship for social change, An-Naim proposes advancing the universality of ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2017
#81 — Leaving Islam
Sam Harris speaks with Sarah Haider about her organization Ex-Muslims of North America, how the political Left is confused about Islam, "rape culture" under Islam, honesty without bigotry, stealth theocracy, immigration, the prospects of reforming Islam, and other topics. If the ... Show More
49m 47s
Oct 2025
DEENTOUR 131 - Being Black and Muslim: Separated by Race, United by Islam
In this powerful episode, we explore the intersection of race, religion, and identity—unpacking the lived experiences of Black Muslims navigating Western societies. We examine how Islam addresses racism and prejudice, both historically and spiritually, and confront the challenges ... Show More
35m 50s