Qur’an, Reason & Modernity (English Original)

This episode explores the emergence of Islamic modernist thought in
South Asia, focusing on the relationship between Qur’anic
interpretation, revelation, reason and modernity. It examines how
reformist thinkers responded to the intellectual and social
challenges of the modern age, with particular attention to the
pioneering role of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. By situating these
developments in a broader comparative perspective, the episode
highlights ongoing debates on religious reform and interpretation.
Prof. Dr. Shahbaz Manj, Founding Chairperson of the Department of
Islamic Studies at the University of Education, Lahore, Pakistan,
and currently serving as a Visiting Professor at the University of
Göttingen, Germany. DIE DEUTSCHE ÜBERSETZUNG dieses Gesprächs
findet man in der nächsten Folge. (Link dazu in den Show Notes)