Individualism and the Erosion of Muslim religious identity

Recorded Live June 2019.
This lecture, the first of two, examines the question of Identity and why it matters to Muslims in the Modern World. The role of Individualism and the heresy of Muslim self-identification, as well as Muslim Minority status and Identity Politics are just some of the topics touched upon in this unique approach to Modern discourse on Islam in the West.
The challenges Muslims face are innumerable. From the onslaught of New Atheism, attacking the core givens of Belief in God, to the undermining of traditional forms of living, holding on to faith is now a real and pressing challenge.
What is the nature of these challenges and should we take them seriously? If so, what should Muslim communities and individuals do to mitigate their effects?
In this series of lectures delivered live at Condover Hall Shropshire (UK) in June 2019, Sh Ruzwan examines Identity as a battle-ground for discourse around Islam and Muslims, and the manner by which it frames Islam and Muslims in the Postmodern age.
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
03:15 What is identity and why it matters
14:22 Meta-narratives on Identity (Postmodernism & Materialism)
23:25 ‘Kulturkampf’ - Cultural War contra-Islam
31:23 Muslim Minority status and Identity Politics
38:05 Individualism and the heresy of Muslim self-identification