Mustafa Akyol is a senior fellow on Islam and modernity at
The Cato Institute. He is the author of several books, such as Islam Without Extremes and Reopening Muslim Minds.
His latest book is called The Islamic Moses: https://www.amazon.com/Islamic-Moses-...
Follow him on X: @AkyolinEnglish
00:00 Introduction to Mustafa Akyol's Work
01:42 The Role of Islamic Modernism
04:53 Theological Perspectives: Asharism vs. Mutazilism
07:41 Reform in Islamic Thought
10:51 The Euthyphro Dilemma and Moral Philosophy
13:44 Apostasy and Human Rights in Islam
16:37 The Impact of Hadith on Islamic Law
19:43 The Tension Between Islam and the West
22:33 Personal Experiences and Challenges
25:29 The Future of Islam and Modernity
50:38 The Role of Personal Choice in Religion
52:58 The Spectrum of Islamic Beliefs
56:57 The Constitution of Medina and Pluralism
01:04:20 Nationalism and Its Impact on Jewish-Muslim Relations
01:19:03 Responses to Violence and the Quest for Peace
01:45:41 The Islamic Moses: Bridging Faiths
