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hereafter, perennialism and whether Islam is the only path to God.
This video contains the key passages of a more detailed discussion of these issues, for the full session click on the following link:
https://youtu.be/qRBb1TpPBb4?t=2296
Full question text: I was wondering if it would be possible for the professor to give us his thoughts on the debate on perennialism. I know from the professor's material that salvation is a matter between the person and Allah, and that diversity is stated to be part of the divine plan, but I also often read orthodox Muslim positions that lean more on the 'exclusivist' side, citing other Qur'anic passages that appear like harsher condemnations of 'unbelievers'. Are these positions irreconcilable or does the answer lie in an understanding of Islam as a 'moral and divinely engaged method' of life, in which belief and unbelief are to be interpreted as 'moral categories' rather than simple tribal affiliations?
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Excerpt from a Q&A session: Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl explains how absolute justice is the guiding principle in God's judgment, and how that helps answer questions on the fate of non-Muslims in thehereafter, perennialism and whether Islam is the only path to God.
This video contains the key passages of a more detailed discussion of these issues, for the full session click on the following link:
https://youtu.be/qRBb1TpPBb4?t=2296
Full question text: I was wondering if it would be possible for the professor to give us his thoughts on the debate on perennialism. I know from the professor's material that salvation is a matter between the person and Allah, and that diversity is stated to be part of the divine plan, but I also often read orthodox Muslim positions that lean more on the 'exclusivist' side, citing other Qur'anic passages that appear like harsher condemnations of 'unbelievers'. Are these positions irreconcilable or does the answer lie in an understanding of Islam as a 'moral and divinely engaged method' of life, in which belief and unbelief are to be interpreted as 'moral categories' rather than simple tribal affiliations?
To support, please visit:
www.usuli.org/project-illumine
https://www.launchgood.com/campaign/project_illumine_the_light_of_the_quran
For more, visit www.usuli.org
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Under the guidance of Islamic scholar and jurist, Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl, we are a team of dedicated academics, professionals and volunteers that are passionate about the beauty of the Islamic tradition.
The Islamic tradition once inspired Muslims to be at the forefront of human discovery and knowledge. Today, Muslims have been left behind in virtually all global conversations and play no role in the moral leadership of our times. By returning to the foundational virtues of the Islamic tradition, we seek to rekindle the spirit of exploration, renew the commitment to knowledge, and represent a moral message that inspires the world.
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