In this OnePath Podcast we are joined with Dr. Shaykh Hatem al-Haj, a leading Islamic scholar and practicing Pediatric hospitalist, to discuss the intersection of Islamic law, medicine, and contemporary challenges facing Muslims in the West.
We also discuss the future of Islamic governance, the role of Western Muslims in shaping their identity, and the challenges of navigating Fiqh in diverse communities. Don’t miss this thought-provoking episode!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:57 - Greatest Benefit as a Pediatric Hospitalist & Scholar
04:27 - Wisdom from Medicine & Islam
06:27 - What’s Haram That People Think Is Halal?
09:06 - Did Shaykh consider alternate Career Paths
11:04 - Is an Islamic Government Possible?
17:03 - Romanticising the Khilafah?
24:19 - Democracy in an Islamic Framework?
29:10 - Following a Shurah
30:46 - Rights of Minorities Today
35:05 - The Concept of Al-Jizya
38:25 - Navigating Islamic Governance
39:49 - Is a United Muslim Force Possible?
45:30 - Developing a Muslim Identity in the West
51:08 - How Can Muslims Preserve Their Identity?
57:35 - Experience as a Jurist in America
1:02:53 - Ending Infighting & Muslim Disunity
1:14:19 - Prescription for Muslims in the West🔔 Subscribe to our YouTube to stay up to date with our latest productions.
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