In these politically charged and sensitive times, some people (both from within the faith of Islam and without) wonder if it’s possible to be a faithful Muslim and simultaneously be a loyal citizen of America. Given the disastrous record of American political involvement in the Middle East, some extremists preach that it is an oxymoron to be faithful to both.
In this very blunt and brave talk, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi sheds light on the reality of loyalty in Islam, and in the American tradition. Ultimate loyalty for ANY person of faith must be to his or her faith. On the other hand, ultimate loyalty to any nation-state eventually degenerates into fascism. Hence, Muslims need to be true to their faith, and Americans need to be true to their founding principles, if a viable and healthy middle-ground is to be worked out.
Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi’s powerful speech entitled ‘Being American Muslim Between Loyalty and Dissent’.
A talk not to be missed!
Recorded on 1st September 2013
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