Beste Shii podcasts (2024)

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10. Conclusion and Further Considerations 20:51

2y ago20:51

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In this tenth and final episode, we will wrap up the discussion on human evolution and discuss further considerations to the subject. A few topics that will be touched on are questions with regards to consciousness which cannot be studied through empirical science as well as how the language of evolution can evoke a sense of godlessness. Finally, w…

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9. Qur’anic Interpretations on Q.4:1 contd. 15:14

2y ago15:14

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This episode continues to discusses the scriptural evidence for the idea that Adam (a) is the forefather of all of humanity today. Various Twelver-Shii scholars opine that the literal meaning of this verse, or its dhuhur, indicates that all of humanity today are the offspring solely of Adam and Eve with no third-parties involved. However, there are…

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8. Are we all descendants of Adam? 21:01

2y ago21:01

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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence for the idea that Adam (a) is the forefather of all of humanity today. The answer to this question from a scriptural perspective is multi-fold. The ahadith are pretty clear that he is, however the Qur’an does not include much in a literal way, except for in the first verse of Surat an-Nisa. Various Twe…

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7. Is it possible Adam had parents? 11:42

2y ago11:42

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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence or lack thereof for Adam having biological parents. In other words, is it possible that Prophet Adam (a), though the first full human being with all of humanity’s metaphysical qualities, had biological parents or could have descended from an evolutionary tree? The main evidence against this lies in the…

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6. Was Adam the first human being or Homo sapiens on earth? 15:23

2y ago15:23

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This episode discusses the scriptural evidence for whether or not Adam (a) was the first human being. This question is crucial because it helps us to understand the existence of previous hominids. Unlike other traditions, the Twelver-Shi’I hadith corpus includes traditions that explicitly mention the existence of non-Adamic human-like creatures, ca…

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5. What is the timeline for Adam? 14:13

2y ago14:13

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This episode discusses the alleged timeline of Prophet Adam (a) and various pieces of evidence including evidence in the fossil record, the Qur’an, and hadith. There are two plausible timelines for where to place Adam in history and the first is that is he existed more than 200,000 years ago and was the first of the Homo sapiens species. The second…

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4. A Brief History of Evolution in the Twelver-Shi’i Tradition 9:58

2y ago9:58

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This episode includes a brief introduction to evolution itself and the difference between “fact and theory” and the distinction between empirical data and its explanations. We will also demonstrate how various Twelver-Shii scholars have grappled and discussed the issue since approximately one hundred years ago with surprising openness. We will intr…

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3. What are the theological and hermeneutical discussions relevant? 20:13

2y ago20:13

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In this episode, we will explore both theological and hermeneutical considerations that are relevant to the topic. We will also explore the common misconception that belief in evolution is somehow at odds with belief in God and the logical fallacies that play into this. What are the theological considerations that are relevant to this discussion on…

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2. Why is the topic of human evolution important and relevant for Muslims? 11:45

2y ago11:45

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In this episode , we will start the audiobook and begin to discuss approaches to science in religion and within the context of Qur’anic tafsir. As science has progressed, has this changed our relationship with religion? How have scholars dealt with new scientific ideas over time? References: Qur’anic verses referenced include: Q.4:82, Q.18:1, Q.29:…

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1. An Introduction to “Becoming Bani Adam” with Ustadha Fatemah Meghji 13:29

2y ago13:29

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In episode 1, Ustadha Fatemah Meghji introduces the podcast series which is an audiobook version narrated by Br. Justin Mashouf and titled “Becoming Bani Adam: Exploring Twelver-Shii Discussions on Human Ancestry”. This episode discusses the journey behind the podcast and a brief introduction to its approach and the questions that will be explored …