Is the West civilised? This is why "right' and "wrong" keep changing (ft. Sh Dr Haitham al-Haddad)
Summary
This episode explores the superiority of Islamic ethics (akhlaq) over secular Western moral frameworks like utilitarianism and deontological ethics. The guest, a scholar who recently completed his PhD, argues that Islam provides a comprehensive, divinely sourced code of conduct that governs relationships with Allah, humanity, and the environment, unlike secular theories that are subjective and interest-driven. The discussion highlights how Western societies increasingly prioritize power and individual rights over moral principles, leading to social decay, whereas Islamic values offer a stab…
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