Season 16
Sayyid Qutb and the New Interpretation of Jihad
In this episode, explore the influential role of Sayyid Qutb in reshaping Islamic political thought. Discover how his reinterpretation of jihad, influenced by Salafism and the Wahhabi Movement, advocated for militant action and challenged traditional Islamic law. Learn about Qutb's division of the w...
A Jihadist in Colorado: Sayyid Qutb's American Experience
Explore the intriguing story of Sayyid Qutb, a Sunni Muslim scholar whose time in 1949 Colorado shaped his views on American culture. Discover how Qutb's experiences in the conservative town of Greeley, with its prohibition and moral values, led him to perceive America as decadent. Delve into his ob...
The Origins of the Muslim Brotherhood
In this episode, delve into the origins of the Muslim Brotherhood with insights from Dr. Michael Youssef's "An Unholy Allowance." Discover how Hassan al-Banna founded the organization in 1928 in response to European colonialism and the diminishing influence of Islam in Egypt. Learn about the Brother...
When Cultures Collide: The Rise of the Third Jihad
In this episode, we explore Chapter 7 of Dr. Michael Youssef's "An Unholy Alliance," delving into the origins and impact of Islamist terrorism as the Third Jihad. Learn about pivotal events from the 1972 Munich massacre to recent conflicts, and uncover the influence of Hassan al-Banna, whose respons...
An Unholy Alliance: Two Radically Different Prescriptions for Living
In this episode, explore the profound differences between Islam and Christianity as presented by Dr. Michael Youssef. Discover how Islam has refashioned bits of Old and New Testament teachings into something unrecognizable and how this impacts the portrayal of God, humanity, and salvation. Learn abo...
An Unholy Alliance: Differing Views of Jesus
Dive into Dr. Michael Youssef's exploration of the contrasting views of Jesus in Christianity and Islam. This episode unpacks the Christian belief in Jesus as God's Son and contrasts it with Islamic teachings that reject His divinity. Discover the historical and theological roots of these difference...
An Unholy Alliance: Contrasting Views of Mercy
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef explores the differing views of mercy in Islam and Christianity. Learn how the Quran begins each chapter with a reference to Allah's mercy, yet also teaches that certain actions can separate one from it. Discover the contrast with the Bible’s assurances of forgiv...
Contrasting Views of Sin: Islam, Christianity, and the Human Condition
In this exploration of An Unholy Alliance, Dr. Michael Youssef compares Islamic and biblical conceptions of sin, highlighting differences in origin, accountability, and the need (or absence) of a savior. We delve into how the Quran frames sin as primarily a failure to obey God with a system of good ...
Contrasting Truth: Islam, Christianity, and the Revelation of God
In this episode of An Unholy Alliance, Dr. Michael Youssef compares the biblical portrayal of God—personal, knowable, and revealed through His names—with the Islamic view of Allah as presented in Muhammad’s revelations. Explore how each tradition understands divine names, prophecy, and the transmiss...
An Unholy Alliance: Comparing Allah to Jehovah
In this episode, Dr. Michael Youssef examines the attributes of Allah as described in the Quran, known as "the most Beautiful Names." Discover how many of these attributes are similar to those of the God of the Bible, yet with a key difference: the emphasis on power and submission. Explore the origi...