Shaykh Ismail Kamdar: Rediscovering Our Rich Islamic History

In this episode, Shaykh Ismail Kamdar joins us to discuss Islamic history and how the world would look like under a Muslim rule. We cover topics such as the importance of understanding Islamic history, World War I's impact on Muslims, the distinction between Islamic and Muslim history, the freedoms under the Ottoman Empire and the misconceptions about Shariah Law. The discussion provides valuable reflections on the modern-day challenges Muslims face and the lessons we can learn from history.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:13 The Importance of Knowing Our History
07:25 World War I and Its Impact on the Muslim World
18:52 Social Media's Influence on Modern Sins
24:40 The Ottoman Empire: A Model of Freedom
29:09 Atheism and Uncommon Beliefs in Islamic History
32:00 Freedom of Movement and Governance under Sharia
36:29 Taxation in Islamic History
41:35 Modern Oppression and Illusion of Freedom
45:43 Reviving Sharia and Historical Lessons

About Shaykh Ismail Kamdar:
Shaykh Ismail Kamdar is a graduate of a traditional Alim program (Talimuddin, 2006) and also holds a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies (IOU, 2014). He has studied Islam in both traditional and modern settings and has been a student of Islamic Studies for over two decades.
He served as faculty manager at the International Open University for ten years, from 2010 to 2020. He also founded Izzah Academy in 2022. His books are currently available in three different languages, and sold across five continents. He has written over 25 books including Getting The Barakah, Productivity Principles of Umar II, Themes of the Quran, and 25 Keys to a Happy Life. He currently works as a researcher and project manager at Yaqeen Institute.

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Resources Mentioned:

• The Impossible State by Wael Hallaq
• The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey

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