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Video Chapters:
00:00 | Coming Up
01:47 | Introduction of Guests
03:15 | Applied Aqeedah (Islamic Creed) for Everyday Muslims
06:35 | Core Aspects of Theology from the Quran
09:36 | Importance of Basic Tenets in Daily Life
11:09 | Intellectual Non-Scholars and Exposure to Knowledge
12:28 | Theological Responses to Modern Challenges
12:57 | Re-evaluating Religious Discourse
16:10 | The Need for a New Discourse
16:52 | Application of Classical Theology to Modern Issues
21:05 | The Importance of Rebutting Doubts
21:53 | Methodology for Addressing Modern Challenges
23:00 | Differences and Similarities in Theological Approaches
24:41 | Underlying Presumptions of Movements
26:04 | Contemporary Issues as Unifying Forces
27:01 | Fundamental Principles for Refuting Challenges
27:20 | Underlying Paradigms and Their Importance
29:44 | Importance of Judgments of the Mind
31:37 | Role of Spiritual Experience in Knowledge
33:02 | Sources of Knowledge
35:02 | Foundational Knowledge for Protection
35:27 | Spiritual Experience as a Form of Knowledge
36:40 | The Role of Love in Safeguarding Faith
38:01 | Addressing Different Audiences
39:13 | The Strength of Islamic Faith
40:10 | Addressing Intellectual Challenges
41:37 | The Danger of Sectarianism
44:09 | Relevance of Classical Debates
44:55 | The Manner of Debates
47:55 | Political Unity Against External Challenges
49:15 | Positive Shifts in Inter-Sect Relations
50:05 | Avoiding Divisive Topics in Public Discourse
52:10 | Methodology in Addressing Differences
54:05 | Defining Boundaries of Unity
54:57 | Reconciliation with Salafis Through Traditional Texts
58:03 | Differences with Shia Theology
59:18 | Unity: Identitarian vs. Theological
1:00:15 | Circles of Cooperation
1:04:04 | Defining Boundaries of Belief
1:05:47 | Policy of Toleration vs. Acceptance
1:07:12 | Defining What is Known in Religion
1:08:24 | The Importance of Following the Prophet
1:09:36 | Theological Differences and Prayer Leadership
1:10:22 | Criteria for Rejecting Tenets of Faith
1:11:34 | Understanding Tenets of Faith
1:12:58 | The Unifying Nature of the Creed
1:14:31 | Practical Implications of Theological Differences
1:16:14 | Circles of Cooperation in Practical Life
1:18:02 | Balancing Religious Principles with Social Interactions
1:20:43 | The Role of Islamic Schools and Mass Classes
1:22:00 | Challenges in Islamic Education
1:22:23 | Adjusting Religious Discourse for Audience Size
1:23:30 | Teaching Tolerance and Intelligence
1:24:38 | Circles of Engagement Model
1:26:05 | Practical Implications of Theological Differences in Daily Life
1:27:36 | Emphasizing Broad Traditions in Islamic Teaching
1:29:58 | Differences in Islamic Scenes: America vs. Britain
1:31:01 | Clarifying the Nature of Islamic Seminaries
1:32:49 | Closing Remarks


About:
Dr. Shadee Elmasry was born and raised in New Jersey. He began studying the traditional sciences rigorously at age eighteen. He studied in Yemen, Mecca and Madina, London and Cairo under several veteran ulama. He studied Arabic Maliki fiqh, usul, aqida and suluk. Among his teachers are Mahmoud Shabieb, Rami Nsour, Salek bin Sidna, Muhammad al-Jindi, Muhammad Alawi al-Maliki, Habib Umar bin Hafiz, and Hafiz Ghulam Yasin.

In addition to traditional learning, Dr. Elmasry has received a masters and PhD in religious studies, completing his master's thesis at The George Washington University and his PhD at The University of London, SOAS on Da’wa in the Works of Imam Abd Allah bin Alawi al-Haddad.

Dr. Elmasry went on to teach at several universities including Yale, The University of London SOAS, Trinity College, Hartford Seminary and Manhattanville College. Currently, he has found his way back home as Scholar in Residence and Director of Education at the New Brunswick Islamic Center in New Jersey. He is also the founder and head of Safina Society—an institution dedicated to disseminating Ahl al-Sunna & Jama knowledge live and online.

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