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The Deconstructionists

Ep. 167 - Dr. Mohammad Khalil ”Understanding Islam” pt. 1

The Deconstructionists

John Williamson

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.4823 Ratings

🗓️ 19 October 2023

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Guest Info/Bio:This week’s guest is Dr. Mohammad Khalil! Dr. Khalil is professor of religious studies, director of the Muslim Studies Program, and Adjunct Professor in the College of Law at Michigan State University. HIs speciality is Islamic thought, and much of his research revolves around Muslim conceptions of and interactions with non-Muslims.Guest (select) publications: Islam and the Fate of Others: The Salvation Question; Jihad, Radicalism, and the New Atheism. Guest Website/Social Media: Twitter: @khalilmsu Special Theme Music by: Forrest ClayInstagram: @forrestclaymusic Twitter: @clay_kYouTube: www.youtube.com/claykmusic Songs featured on this episode were from the Recover EPYou can find Clay’s music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is found!This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh - America’s #1 meal kit! My daughter and I swear by it and have our favorite recipes that we make together every week! Go to www.hellofresh.com/deconstruct50 for 50% off PLUS free shipping! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social mediaJoin our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists Website by Ryan BattlesAll photos by Jared HevronLogos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen PfluigT-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! Go to www.hellofresh.com/50deconstruct and use code 50deconstruct for 50% off PLUS free shipping!Starting your own podcast? Try Riverside! https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=john-williamsonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Welcome to the wind is gone from ourselves and no one's left. Welcome to the deconstructionist

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There you'll find links to our social media, blog, web store, Patreon, and our entire back catalog of episodes that you can stream for free from the website.

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This week's guest is Dr. Muhammad Khalil.

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Dr. Khalil is Professor of Religious Studies, Director of the Muslim Studies Program, and adjunct professor in the College of Law at Michigan State University.

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His specialty is Islamic thought, and much of his research revolves around Muslim conceptions of and interactions with non-Muslims.

1:12.4

He's also the author of several books, including Islam and the fate of others, the salvation question, and jihad, radicalism,

1:18.4

and the new atheism. And an all-round, awesome guy. He was really fun to talk to, a fascinating

1:24.4

backstory of how he went from dental school to becoming a religion professor.

1:29.3

And hopefully this is just overall, just a very educational episode and way that just points

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at how we could all be better to one another. And just in general, like dispelling a lot of

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the misconceptions between religions.

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So without further ado, I give you Dr. Muhammad Khalil.

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All right, welcome to the podcast i'm very excited of my guest on today welcome dr mohammed calil thank you so much for having me i appreciate it absolutely now we we should probably

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take a second uh to make sure that we differentiate between you and some other other individuals

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with the same name. You work, well, I mean, I guess we can kind of tie this in your intro. Tell people

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a little bit about your work and what you do for a living. Sure, sure. So my full name is

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