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Episode 63: Islam & Politics
In this episode I address the role of Islam in high-politics and low-politics (defined by me in the beginning of the episode). Faith, understood and practiced truthfully should engender a patriotic spirit. Why and how are some of the questions I try bring up and answer.
Episode Notes
Quran Mentioned
“and from His signs is the difference in your language” (2:22)
Hadith Mentioned
Hadith of Prophet speaking to Mecca, (Tirmidhi, Nisā’ī, and Ibn Majah)
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