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
Yemen: The Arab Spring Revolution
2011 was a pivotal year for Yemen, and indeed the entire Middle East. After years of wars against the insurgent Houthis in the North, and with years of protests against President Ali Abdullah Selah’s attempts at radical constitutional changes, the Arab Spring which engulfed so ma ... Show More
1h 12m
Oct 2023
Gaza: The Roots of Western Hypocrisy with Imam Tom Facchine
When we consider the stance of the West over Israel’s actions these past weeks, many point out the blatant hypocrisy in applying their standards. We are constantly told that human rights are inviolable, that freedom of speech is sacrosanct, and that people have the right to self- ... 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
Dec 2016
#55 — Islamism vs Secularism
Sam Harris speaks with Shadi Hamid about the power of religious belief, the failure of the Left, Islamist democracy, free speech, profiling, white nationalism, Obama’s foreign policy and other topics. If the Making Sense podcast logo in your player is BLACK, you can SUBSCRIBE to ... Show More
1h 14m