Methodology Archives - Dr. Jasser Auda

14 Apr 19

Maqasid Shari’ah For The Integration of Aqli and Naqli

A recording of a lecture at the Malaysian Institut Sains Islam – ISI, USIM, on the question of the “integration of aqli/rationalized and naqli/narrated”. This is only a discussion of the issues involved in the question itself.

27 Mar 19

The methodological problems in contemporary Islamic thought- University of Indonesia

University of Indonesia (in Arabic, with Bahasa Indonesia translation) – on the methodological problems in contemporary Islamic thought: Partialistic approaches (with examples from current approaches to Islamic economics), apologetic approaches (with examples on how modernist and post-modernist approaches are forced into the reading of the Quran and Sunnah without justification),…

19 Mar 19

A Critique of the Theory of Abrogation, translated in English

Translated by: Adil Salahi Published by: The Islamic Foundation This book is another attempt to go beyond simplistic binary thinking and endorse a maqasid/objectives-oriented approach, in order to see the beautiful picture of Islam, not just through all the shades of grey but in full color. To read the book here https://www.jasserauda.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/6-2.pdf

10 Mar 19

How to train today’s Muslim leaders?

How to train Muslim leaders of social justice using a Quranic framework? Princeton, USA

06 Mar 19

How to build an Islamic ethical system today?

How to build an Islamic ethical system today? Discussion on social justice, Princeton U

28 Feb 19

A discussion on ITV, on the role of maqasid in Islamic education

A discussion on ITV, South Africa, on the role of maqasid in Islamic education, the renewal of Islamic law, the role of Muslim scholars in the cause of social justice, and the rise and decline of Islamic civilization with the rise and decline of critical and philosophical thinking – with…

03 Feb 19

No priesthood in Islam

The Auwal Mosque is the first mosque to be built in the southern part of Africa, built by Malay slaves who decided to preserve Islam in their lives and their Imam (known as Tuang Guru) wrote a complete copy of the Quran from memory. This Khutba is about that copy…

September 3, 2017
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Professor Jasser Auda answering questions on how to ensure that the traditional Islamic curriculum has an impact on students, and the connection between olden day fatwas and the current realities of contemporary Muslims.

23 Mar 17

The global system, and the role of Muslim nations

Keynote lecture (from min. 4:00) on the global moral, environmental, health, political and economic crises caused by the violent monopoly of the Top 1% over the world’s resources, the need for a deep change in the global system, and the role of Muslim nations, at the International Conference on Islamic…

15 Mar 17

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