027 - Islam & Artistic Expression (Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer) from 786 Boulevard

027 - Islam & Artistic Expression (Sheikh Faiyaz Jaffer)

1 hour 1 minutes Posted Apr 18, 2021 at 12:00 pm.

Why is New York City the best city in the world?

What basis is there (if any) for artistic expression in Islam?

Poetry (art) in Islamic tradition

Using ones own perspective to navigate between artistic forms which are deemed improper in today’s time.

Lack of progression in art within our communities

Does the end justify the means

Where does Music stand in regards to artist expression?

Advice in helping people navigate liberal movements within the arts

Forbidding the evil, Muslims right to call out injustice in their perspective fields

Should Muslim produced art be rooted in Islam?

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Back after a long hiatus, in episode 27 Sheikh Faiyaz parks up at 786 Boulevard to discuss Islam and artistic expression. Is there precedent for artistic expression in Islam? What role does Islam play for those who delve into forms of artistic expression? And how should Muslims navigate what is an incredibly liberal industry? All that and more.

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