[Life:103] : Knowledge & Reason in Islam 102 (the community 24): The intellectual between East & West [10]

This thought-provoking video, part of an ongoing series on the role of intellectuals, examines how leading Muslim thinkers have reimagined the purpose of knowledge and activism in the face of colonialism, modernity, and cultural transformation. It explores Malcolm X on identity and resistance through lived experience, Fazlur Rahman on ethical Quranic reinterpretation and modern education reform, Muhammad Arkoun on breaking dogma with pluralistic, critical thought, Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd on modern hermeneutics and challenging clerical monopoly, and Tariq Ramadan on integrating Islamic tradition, avoiding cultural ghettos with civic engagement in the West. These voices illuminate a dynamic struggle to bridge heritage with contemporary realities. Together, these thinkers reveal the intellectual struggle to revive a fallen civilization while balancing tradition and modern challenges. Whether you're a student of Islamic studies, history, or modern thought, this episode is essential for understanding how Islamic intellectuals have grappled with the crisis of civilization and the path forward.

This is part of the "Life: The Islamic Answer" series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered September 2024

by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany

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