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Jul 2017
53m 43s

7/29/17 Human Rights and Muslim Reform.

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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
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