A Jew's Deep Dive into Islam with a Devout Muslim

In this episode of "Truths: Jewish Wisdom for Today," Rabbi Dr. Levi Brackman interviews Shoaib Hussain, a tech entrepreneur and devout Muslim from London. Both share common ground as alumni of University College London and professionals in the tech industry.
The conversation transitions to an in-depth exploration of Islam and Judaism, focusing on their similarities and differences. Shoaib explains his personal journey within Islam, defining it as the complete submission and encapsulation of oneself to God's will, leading to inner peace. He elaborates on the various schools of thought within Islam, particularly his switch from the Hanafi to the Maliki school, and how different methodologies influence Islamic jurisprudence and personal practice.
They delve into topics like extremism and literalism, discussing how groups like ISIS misinterpret Islamic teachings by disregarding traditional scholarly methods. Shoaib emphasizes that true Islamic scholarship involves rigorous methodology and that Islam does not advocate for literalism in all interpretations.
Addressing misconceptions, they discuss the concept of "Dar al-Islam" and "Dar al-Harb," clarifying that Islam does not promote perpetual conflict with non-Muslim territories and that Muslims living in the West are not seeking to impose Islamic law on these societies.
The latter part of the episode explores mysticism and spiritual practices in both religions. They discuss the importance of inner work, humility, and the constant struggle against ego to attain spiritual growth. Shoaib shares insights on how Islamic teachings encourage self-purification through acts like charity, fasting, and prayer.
Throughout the conversation, both speakers highlight the shared values between Judaism and Islam, such as the focus on compassion, community, and personal responsibility. They advocate for mutual understanding and respect between different faiths, emphasizing that despite theological differences, the core principles of improving oneself and contributing positively to society are universal.

[@yessbbb]

Your speaker is not that good. He is a sincere guy, but he lacks explaining islam. He is just a normal muslim guy. But good job on showing the world what most of "modern" muslims look like 👍

[@BechirBen-z7z]

Bring someone hwo has knowlegde,,,, not what you want,,,, we dont teaching Christians about jews,,, but jewisch Scholars are teaching Christians Islam but in corrupting ways that is the different between us,,, we say what we feel but others dont say how to deal with Others only behind scenes,,,,,, we saw what Christians and jews how the lived together

[@PathharaPathik]

5 times obligatory (Fard) prayers are obligatory for muslim to pray in congregation. But Sunah prayer is encouraged to pray at home. This muslim man is not that good.

[@shafsteryellow]

Exactly

[@ahadkhan3486]

The guest was lacking some knowledge but he has a good heart