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Professor Yasin Dutton is a renowned scholar of Islamic studies whose personal journey into Islam has shaped both his life and career. After embracing Islam as a young man, he went on to combine spiritual commitment with academic rigor, producing scholarship that bridges tradition and modern scholarship. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and University of Cape Town, where he has inspired students in Qur’anic studies, Islamic law, and classical texts. Professor Dutton is also widely respected for his contributions to English translations of foundational Islamic works. His publications and translations include texts such as “The Origins of Islamic Law”, studies on early Qur’anic manuscripts, and his editorial and translation work that continues to make classical sources accessible to English-speaking audiences.In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Professor Dutton reflects on his background, his conversion to Islam, and the profound impact Islam has had on his personal and professional journey. His story offers listeners both insight and inspiration into the transformative power of faith and knowledge.#TalkingWithTeachers #IslamicStudies #YasinDutton #ConversionToIslam #IslamicScholar #MuslimJourney #FaithAndKnowledge #SacredKnowledge #IslamicLaw #QuranStudies #IslamicHistory #PodcastInterview
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Professor Yasin Dutton is a renowned scholar of Islamic studies whose personal journey into Islam has shaped both his life and career. After embracing Islam as a young man, he went on to combine spiritual commitment with academic rigor, producing scholarship that bridges tradition and modern scholarship. He has taught at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Edinburgh and University of Cape Town, where he has inspired students in Qur’anic studies, Islamic law, and classical texts. Professor Dutton is also widely respected for his contributions to English translations of foundational Islamic works. His publications and translations include texts such as “The Origins of Islamic Law”, studies on early Qur’anic manuscripts, and his editorial and translation work that continues to make classical sources accessible to English-speaking audiences.In this episode of Talking With Teachers, Professor Dutton reflects on his background, his conversion to Islam, and the profound impact Islam has had on his personal and professional journey. His story offers listeners both insight and inspiration into the transformative power of faith and knowledge.#TalkingWithTeachers #IslamicStudies #YasinDutton #ConversionToIslam #IslamicScholar #MuslimJourney #FaithAndKnowledge #SacredKnowledge #IslamicLaw #QuranStudies #IslamicHistory #PodcastInterview

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