Conversations with History - Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im

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Islam and the Secular State
Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes legal philosopher Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im, Candler Professor of Law at Emory University, for a discussion of the challenges facing Muslims as they seek to reconcile tradition and modernity. Professor An-Na'im reflects on his intellectual journey: the influence of his parents and of his teacher Mahmoud Mohamed Taba. He also enumerates lessons of his own career as a scholar, advocate and activist. Professor An-Na'im discusses the importance of Islamic reform which successfully negotiates universal notions of human rights, constitutionalism, and citizenship while respecting tradition and culture. His analysis focuses on the distinction between state and society: the need for separation of Islam from the state while recognizing the ways in which Islam can inform society and politics. He also points to the problematic aspects of Islamic beliefs that emerged in particular historical contexts and must adapt to modernity and the universal values that recognize the dignity of all women and men.
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@ahmedaldirderi9112 12 жыл бұрын

that is my uncle!!!!

@ahmedaldirderi9112 12 жыл бұрын

thank you i am his nefuo and he had sufred allot his musles got riped abit ppl said allot of bad things to him even my mother cried and im happy that someone acutally is inspered thank you

@MelchBurg 14 жыл бұрын

not actually smarter, it merely offers different perspectives. Anyway, great interview, as always.

@danrice1141 4 жыл бұрын

what is more important to this world, IQ or wisdom? Wow Mr. Abdullahi is a breath of fresh air to a westerners ears. a much needed perspective that if carefully listened to will teach a truth that so many of us haven't heard but desperately need. Thank you Mr. Harry for making this available to my hungry soul.