Rehabilitating 'Alī b. Abī Ṭālib from Muslim Sources - Prof. Nebil Husayn

‘Alī b. Abī Ṭālib (r) is the younger cousin and son in law of the Prophet Muhammad (p), who was raised in the household of the Prophet since he was a child and is believed to be one of the earliest converts to Islam at its beginning. For Sunnī Muslims ‘Alī is the last out of four Rightly Guided Caliphs who are seen as standard bearers within the framework of Sunni orthodoxy; to Shī’ī Muslims he is seen as their first Imām; and with Muslims who identify as Ibādī he is held in high esteem despite his alleged shortcomings from their perspective. With these modern takes on the personality and character of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib it's hard to believe that once upon time he was an extremely controversial figure in early Islam. But in this book Opposing the Imām, which will be the topic of discussion in this episode of Real Talk with Terron Poole, the author Nebil Husayn brilliantly demonstrates through his investigation of diverse Muslim writings from the 8th to the 13th century how the person of ‘Ali ibn Abī Tālib was once ghettoized by a considerable amount of Muslims but whos image eventually became rehibilated to how the vast majority of Muslims see him today. So please welcome Dr. Nebil Husayn, and Thank you sir for agreeing to meet with me to discuss the contents of your book which I found to be extremely eye opening, to say the least.
For more of Prof. Husayn's work, please visit the links below:
Opposing the Imam: The Legacy of the Nawasib in Islamic Literature
www.amazon.co.uk/Opposing-Ima...
Academia Page
miami.academia.edu/NebilHusayn
Mipsterz
www.muslimfuturism.com/

[@MSS_20]

Nebil Husayn is a genius. His book "Opposing the Imam" is just amazing, had an amazing time reading it. Once again thank you brother terron for dropping this gem

[@Saracen786]

Really enjoyed this discussion thank you 👍🏾

[@skepsislamica]

Thanks! Means a lot given the minor technical difficulties.

[@Saracen786]

@@skepsislamica bro it was brilliant and great questions. Keep up the great work.

[@syed61475]

After all the research, it’s amazing how cruel the Ummah was with the Holy Progeny. Made me sick to my stomach. I am going to turn towards Shia Islam.

[@zedispahany7317]

Just be careful u don’t start thinking that the progeny of the Prophet has super natural power and performed miracles or know the future as is the belief of the shias. Although their jurisprudence is more liberal than the Sunni school of thought.

[@Seklasek09]

Well done bro

[@zulfhashimmi2040]

Great episode brother kudos to you !

[@foodlover8777]

Introduction of Islam ☪️❤ Great info Professor 👍👌

[@stevenv6463]

Love what you do brother, keep it up

[@Zulfiqar32]

I am curious, has the interviewer read “Succession” by Wilfred Madelung? It’s heavily referenced by the author Nebal Huyasn.

[@skepsislamica]

I haven't. It's funny you mentioned it though. Because I came across a documentary inspired by his book. I'm more familiar with the work of Madelung in Ibadi Studies.

[@Zulfiqar32]

@@skepsislamica Got it. I ask because I came across your twitter and it seems you put a lot of emphasis on dispassionate approach to Islamic history, which I also align with. Madelungs book is essentially historical confirmation of the Alid/Shia historical narrative, which I personally empathize with. It’s quite a hefty book, with countless references and academic and not polemical. Would be good to get your thoughts on it.

[@Zulfiqar32]

@@skepsislamica what was the documentary?

[@Anony_mous5001]

I'm from Ahle Sunnah and I think its time to accept Sunni'ism arose out of hatred for the Ahle Bayt.

[@jj-yi1ne]

you are learning one paradigm. dont be dumb this is not proof of anything because you will go into shiism and not like it

[@lajungesombre]

Dude c'mon, serious, what's with the ringing? Super unprofessional.

[@skepsislamica]

Shit happens. Over twenty interview’s with Academics and this happened once-give me a break.