Faith vs. Tradition in Islam
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By: Mustafa Akyol Source: Ted Apr 6, 2017 No Comments
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At TEDxWarwick, journalist Mustafa Akyol talks about the way that some local cultural practices have become linked, in the popular mind, to the articles of faith of Islam. Has the world's general idea of the Islamic faith focused too much on tradition, and not enough on core beliefs? Uploaded on May 26, 2011.
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Topics: Islamic Culture And Civilization, Islamic Democracy, Islamic Revival Values: Freedom
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