Religion: Leadership, Faith, and Free Will




The World of Islam: Culture, Religion, and Politics show

Summary: This episode elaborates on three early theological debates in early Islam, namely the leadership of the religious community, the relation of sinful actions to faith, and free will vs. determinism. Among other things, we encounter the Murji'a, the Jabriyya, the Qadariyya, and the Mu`tazila.