Conflicting Views on Early Islamic History

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Given all the unresolved historical debates resulting from conflicting reports in early Islamic history, how can we discern between mythology and what is reliable? What role does mythology play in

providing historical context? In this episode, Dr. Khaled Abou El Fadl discusses how to approach the Sirah and early Islamic history in a methodical manner that upholds historical scrutiny.

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0:00 – Intro.
0:35 – Sources for the Sirah.
4:40 – Politically motivated reports.
8:15 – Child marriages in history.
12:00 – Substantive vs. formalistic approach to hadith.
14:00 – God left no doubt about what we need to know despite unresolved historical debates.
15:50 – The Prophet’s lineage.
26:30 – Mythology of Abrahamic lineage of Mecca.
30:15 – Jewish tribes patronized Arabs for their paganism.
31:54 – Jewish mythology surrounding an awaited Messiah.
38:00 – Khadija’s suspicion that Muhammad might be the awaited Prophet.

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Who is Khaled Abou El Fadl? Building upon the foundations of the rich and nuanced Islamic jurisprudential tradition, we apply God's timeless moral imperatives to our current world to advance human knowledge, challenge the status quo, and set a new standard for beauty, reasonableness and goodness in the world. 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.
What is Islamic History? The history of Islam is believed, by most historians, to have originated with Muhammad's mission in Mecca and Medina at the start of the 7th century AD. Although Muslims regard this time as a return to the original faith passed down by the Abrahamic prophets, such as Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses David, Solomon, and Jesus, with the submission (Islam) to the will of God.

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