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Blogging Theology

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Blogging Theology is a channel discussing comparative religion by Paul Williams, a blogger and bibliophile based in London and the South of France.

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Big News for Islam and Science with Dr Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Announcement at 31:19 https://stmarystwickenham.academia.edu/ShoaibMalikBEngPGCEMScPhDEngineeringPhDTheologyFISSRSFHEA Contact Dr Shoaib: smalik@mishkahu.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Oct 12, 202337 min

Islam's Solution to Nihilism: with Yusuf Ponders

https://sapienceinstitute.org/islam-nihilism/ Chapters: Introduction: 00:00-09:17 Part 1: Beginning to Understand Nihilism: 09:18-25:10 Part 2: The Causes & Effects of Nihilism: 25:11-2:09:41 Part 3: Overcoming Obstacles: 2:09:42-2:31:00 Part 4: Islam as an Antidote: 2:31:01-end Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &...

Oct 11, 20233 hr 33 min

Finishing The Impossible State with Imam Tom

Visit Utica Masjid: https://www.youtube.com/@UTICAMASJID Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB 00:00 📚 Imam Tom discusses the book "The Impossible State" by Wael B. Hallaq and its relevance to modern society. 02:12 🏛️ Modern nation-states aim to produce obedient and productive citizens through various institutions. 11:26 💡 The ideal modern citizen is characterized by submis...

Oct 11, 20231 hr 42 min

Sin & Salvation in Islam and Christianity: with Shaykh Fahad Tasleem

Chapters: Introduction: 00:00-07:30 Adam in the Bible & Quran: 07:31-39:05 Anthropology: 39:06-1:03:51 Adam in the Qur’an: 1:03:52-1:10:26 Addressing Christian Objections: 1:10:27-end Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 31, 20231 hr 39 min

Was Fatima (ra) Murdered? Debunking a Prevalent Shia Belief: with Abdullah Al-Rabbat

Abdullah’s Twitter handle: https://twitter.com/Ibn_Rabbat Abdullah’s books can be purchased here https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3AAbdullah+Al-Rabbat&s=relevancerank&text=Abdullah+Al-Rabbat&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1 Chapters: Introduction & Methodological Considerations: 00:00-37:10 Warranted Precaution: 37:11-57:03 What Actually Happened?: 57:04-2:20:51 Kitāb Sulaym ibn Qays and its Issues: 2:20:52-2:55:57 Conclusion: 2:55:58-end Support Blogging Theology on Patr...

Aug 31, 20232 hr 53 min

God and Time in Islamic Thought: A Dialogue with Dr Ramon Harvey & Dr Ryan Mullins

The University of Lucerne's Online Master's in Philosophy, Theology and Religions (PhilTeR): https://www.unilu.ch/en/faculties/faculty-of-theology/institutes-and-research-units/theirs/online-masters/?gclid=CjwKCAjwv8qkBhAnEiwAkY-ahuDAkAmxOe8P5pBIYSWnD5fMA5v-fOuriFIshUSY3fnvCXh9Z_0fYxoCADQQAvD_BwE#section=c144231 https://www.rtmullins.com/ Publisher page for Dr Ramon Harvey's book (including Open Access): https://edinburghuniversitypress.com/book-transcendent-god-rational-world.html https://ramon...

Aug 31, 202356 min

An Islamic Philosophical Critique of Transgenderism with Shaykh Hasan Spiker

Transgenderism and the Violation of Our Angelic Nature: https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/article/transgenderism-and-the-violation-of-our-angelic-nature Renovatio: https://renovatio.zaytuna.edu/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 16, 20232 hr 9 min

Did Jesus' first followers think he was God? With Dr. James Tabor (part 2)

The Gospel of Q document that people can download as a PDF and print out for study: https://jamestabor.com/try-reading-the-gospel-of-q-based-on-luke/ James Tabor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg2vrLOhBWk7ZQy3pnzIYgQ Blog: https://jamestabor.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 17 min

Can Muslims Imitate Non-Muslims? An Islamic Examination with Professor Youshaa Patel

The Muslim Difference: Defining the Line between Believers and Unbelievers from Early Islam to the Present: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Muslim-Difference-Defining-Believers-Unbelievers/dp/0300248962/ref=sr_1_1?crid=28ANZYHBETKQ8&keywords=The+Muslim+Difference&qid=1691765586&sprefix=the+muslim+difference%2Caps%2C79&sr=8-1 Academia articles: https://lafayette.academia.edu/YoushaaPatel Discounted audiobook: https://www.audiobooks.co.uk/audiobook/muslim-difference-defining-the-line-betw...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 46 min

Bodily Resurrection in Islamic Theology and Philosophy: with Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury

Dr. Safaruk’s academia page: https://safchowdhury.academia.edu/ Dr. Safaruk runs the website https://islamicanalytictheology.org Timestamps: - Preliminaries: 00:00-29:02 - Theological & Philosophical Exploration: 29:03-1:00:19 - Metaphysical Background: 1:00:20-1:27:49 - Islamic Views: 1:27:50-1:53:06 - Conclusion: 1:53:07-end Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support ...

Aug 16, 20232 hr 7 min

The Shama’il (Sublime Qualities) of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: with Imam Sami Zaharna

This discussion contains a comprehensive examination of the author, thematic elements, significance, and analyses of Imam at-Tirmidhi’s work, The Shama’il al-Muhammadiyyah. It is also accompanied by profoundly valuable spiritual advice intended for all Muslims, among other helpful information. Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 53 min

The Leadership of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with Dr Louay Fatoohi

Dr Louay Fatoohi's new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@louay.fatoohi Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aug 16, 20231 hr 19 min

Addressing challenges to Islamic beliefs with Shaykh Ahmed El Azhary

https://www.miftahacademy.org https://www.facebook.com/ShaykhElAzhary https://www.suaal.org https://academy.seekersguidance.org/enrol/index.php?id=686 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Aug 16, 20231 hr 18 min

Theism vs. Naturalism: Which Better Explains the Hard Problem of Consciousness? With Hamza Tzortzis

Timestamps: Introduction: 00:00-15:25 What is the Hard Problem of Consciousness? 15:26-26:20 Can Physicalism Solve the Problem? 26:21-1:40:57 Can A.I. be Fully Conscious? 1:40:58-2:12:17 Will Neuroscience Solve the Problem? 2:12:18-2:23:14 Why Does Theism Best Explain the Problem? 2:23:15-2:33:47 Why Does Consciousness Lead to God Being Worthy of Worship? 2:33:48-end Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/blo...

Aug 16, 20232 hr 48 min

Saladin: The Man and the Myth with Dr Abdul Rahman Azzam

Follow Dr AR Azzam @theotherexile Saladin: The Triumph of the Sunni Revival https://www.amazon.co.uk/Saladin-Triumph-Abdul-Rahman-Azzam/dp/1903682878/ref=sr_1_18?crid=3KYV2KD5MNPHF&keywords=saladin&qid=1689331497&sprefix=saladin%2Caps%2C75&sr=8-18 The Other Exile: The Story of Fernão Lopes, St Helena and a Paradise Lost https://www.amazon.co.uk/Other-Exile-Fern%C3%A3o-Helena-Paradise/dp/1785783440/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1689331528&refinements=p_27%3AAbdul+Rahman+Azzam&s=books&amp...

Jul 16, 20231 hr 15 min

Defending the Quran: The Quran and the Apocryphal gospels - with Dr Ali Ataie

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 16, 20232 hr 59 min

Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Divine Wisdom and the Problem of Evil: with Dr. Tallal Zeni

Dr. Tallal’s works: Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah On Knowledge: https://its.org.uk/catalogue/ibn-qayyim-al-jawziyya-on-knowledge/ Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya on Divine Wisdom and the Problem of Evil: https://www.amazon.com/Qayyim-al-Jawziyya-Divine-Wisdom-Problem/dp/1911141392 Revival of Piety Through an Islamic Theodicy: https://www.amazon.com/Revival-Piety-Through-Islamic-Theodicy-ebook/dp/B085W4VCC2/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1688626463&refinements=p_27%3ATallal+Zeni&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=Talla...

Jul 16, 20231 hr 28 min

Was Charles Darwin An Atheist? With Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 01, 202354 min

Introduction to Ibn Rushd (Averroes) with Prof Peter Adamson

Visit: https://historyofphilosophy.net/ Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 01, 20231 hr 9 min

Why Feminism Opposes Islam. With Dr. Tanzeen Doha

American Journal of Islam and Society link to article (open access): https://www.ajis.org/index.php/ajiss/article/view/95 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jul 01, 20231 hr 2 min

Did Adam and Eve Exist? What Science Really Says - with Dr Joshua Swamidass

Peaceful Science https://peacefulscience.org/#articles Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jul 01, 20231 hr 11 min

A Fascinating Introduction to Economics in Islam with Jamal Harwood

Visit Economy Dissected https://www.facebook.com/EconomyDissected Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 10, 20231 hr 20 min

The Maliki Madhab: An Introduction and Clarifying Misconceptions: With Dr. Shaykh Hassan Al-Kettani

Chapters: - Background of Shaykh Hassan: 00:00-12:00 - Who was Imam Malik? 12:01-19:23 - Prominent Classical Maliki Scholars: 19:24-33:33 - The People’s Practice of Malikism Today: 33:34-41:44 - Major Maliki Scholars Today: 41:45-43:47 - Unique Characteristics of the Maliki Madhab: 43:48-48:20 - Modernists’ Misuse of the Maliki Madhab: 48:31-59:27 - Words of Advice: 59:28-end Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Jun 10, 20231 hr 11 min

Why Are So Many British People Converting to Islam? With Imam Ashraf Dabous

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 10, 20231 hr 16 min

Was the Apostle Paul the Real Founder of Christianity? With Dr James Tabor

Dr. James D. Tabor's On-line Course on the Gospel of Mark: https://sales.mvp-courses.com/firstgospel/?affiliate=mythvision Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jun 10, 20231 hr 25 min

Islam and Homosexuality: A Lecture by Paul Williams back in 2017

Blast from the past. A talk I gave back in 2017. As a Muslim I outline my understanding of Islam, homosexuality, hudud punishments, and contemporary Western challenges to Islamic teaching. Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: h...

Jun 10, 202349 min

Two English Muslims Discuss the Origins of Islamic Law with Professor Yasin Dutton

Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...

Jun 10, 202357 min

The Signs of the Last Day with Shaykh Asrar Rashid

Read Navigating the End of Time https://www.amazon.co.uk/Navigating-End-Time-Asrar-Rashid/dp/1739629205/ref=sr_1_1?crid=CDHODE7DJ65M&keywords=navigating+the+end+of+time+asrar+rashid&qid=1685045476&sprefix=asrar%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1 Support Blogging Theology on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Bloggingtheology My Paypal Link: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bloggingtheology?locale.x=en_GB Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/blogging-theology/donations Advertising Inquirie...

May 26, 202354 min

Answering Philosophical Objections to Prayer: with Dr. Safaruk Chowdhury

Chapters: Introduction: 00:00-07:00 Importance of Du‘ā’: 07:01-13:22 The Problem of Prayer: 13:23-20:06 The Objections: 20:07-28:10 1) The Impassibility Problem: 28:11-36:57 2) The Omniscience Problem: 36:58-44:43 3) The Divine Decree Problem: 44:44-51:28 4) The Omnibenevolence Problem: 51:29-1:00:46 5) The Problem of Bad Comportment: 1:00:47-1:07:06 6) The Problem of Spiritual Impediment: 1:07:07-1:10:10 Conclusion + Final Remarks: 1:10:11 Link to presentation slides: https://www.academia.edu/r...

May 26, 20231 hr 25 min
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