EP.42--Religion: Ijma' (Consensus) between the Legal and the Political in Islamic Discourses

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EP.42--Religion: Ijma' (Consensus) between the Legal and the Political in Islamic Discourses

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Jul 30, 2014

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What does Ijmāʿ (consensus) mean? How does it
function within traditional Islamic Law? In what way do the Sunni concept of “ijmāʿ” and the Shīʿī concept of “imām” parallel each other? What are the
political dynamics of ijmāʿ?

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Jul 30, 2014

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Historical surveys and current discussions surrounding religion, culture, and politics in Muslim settings

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EP.10--Religion: Muslims and the Qur'an/God in the Qur'an: We continue talking about the Qur'an. We take a look at how Professor Mohammed Arkoun defined the Qur'an, at the way that most Muslims have related to the Qur'an, and at what the attributes of God in the Qur'an can tell us about its message. Sources a... by The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics
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EP.8--Religion: Controversial Elements in the Sira of Muhammad: Episode 8 of the World of Islam Podcast takes a look at some seemingly controversial elements contained in the Sira literature. The elements that are briefly discussed include the so-called Satanic Verses, the marriages of Muhammad to Aisha and Zaynab, t... by The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics
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EP.22--History: Abu Bakr, Umar, and the Arab Conquests: After Muhammad's death in 632 CE, the question of the leadership of the community will prove to be a serious challenge for Muhammad's followers. Nevertheless, within a few decades, the Arab armies will be in control of Iraq, Iran, Syria, Egypt, North Afr... by The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics
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EP.19--Religion: The Qur'an from Oral Discourse to Closed Codex: Today's podcast briefly discusses the transition of the Qur'an from an oral message into a closed codex through political decisions of the community leaders after Muhammad's death. The episode also quickly highlights the difficulties that face mo... by The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics
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EP.42--Religion: Ijma' (Consensus) between the Legal and the Political in Islamic Discourses

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