<p>In this episode we dive deeper into rationality. What is reason founded on? To what extent can we use our reason in relation to the dictates of revelation? We talk about the existential crisis that Muslims sometimes suffer when antiquated legal rulings do not meet their current needs. We finish by answering a listener question about knowing whether Islam is the right path for them.</p>

In this episode we dive deeper into rationality. What is reason founded on? To what extent can we use our reason in relation to the dictates of revelation? We talk about the existential crisis that Muslims sometimes suffer when antiquated legal rulings do not meet their current needs. We finish by answering a listener question about knowing whether Islam is the right path for them.

Episode 07: Rationality

A podcast about understanding religion better. What role does it play in modernity? What value does it bring and conversely what problems does it create?  Using the Islamic tradition as our framework, we search for universal truths that go beyond religious affiliation.  Veronica Polo, an avid sense-maker, talks to Dr. Farhad Shafti, who holds a PhD in Islamic Studies with a focus on Interpretation of the Qur’an.

Religion & Spirituality

A podcast about understanding religion better. What role does it play in modernity? What value does it bring and conversely what problems does it create? Using the Islamic tradition as our framework, we search for universal truths that go beyond religious affiliation. Veronica Polo, an avid sense-maker, talks to Dr. Farhad Shafti, who holds a PhD in Islamic Studies with a focus on Interpretation of the Qur’an.

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