Adnan has a conversation with noted writer and religion scholar Reza Aslan on the 20th anniversary edition of his classic popular history of Islam, "No god but God: the Origins, Evolution and Future of Islam". Reza talks about his unique background and interests in religion, the reasons he wrote this work in the cauldron of Islamophobia during the "Global War on Terrorism" GWOT just a few years after 9/11 and after the Afghanistan and Iraq invasions and occupations. We talked about its reception then and the goals of examining Islam as a religion like any other and how that allowed for an appreciation of its diverse traditions, devotional streams, and cultural expressions while still having a coherent unity. Reza explained what has changed in his thinking over the 20 years and why/how misunderstanding and hostility toward Islam seems as virulent as ever. We also talked about future directions for this faith of nearly 2 billion. An engaging discussion about an important work that has been carefully updated. A must listen!

Follow Reza's work: https://www.rezaaslan.com/

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