Basic Lessons from Islamic Apologetics

FAQs with Islamic Apologetics – Part 2

Using apologetics discourse, Dr. Hatem al-Haj continues to address some of the frequently asked questions within Islam. Watch the first part on FAQs with Islamic Apologetics here.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

FAQs with Islamic Apologetics – Part 1

Using apologetics discourse, Dr. Hatem al-Haj addresses some of the frequently asked questions within Islam.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics – Part 2

Dr. Hatem al-Haj continues to discuss some of the guidelines for engaging in apologetics. Listen to the first part of General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics here.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics – Part 1

Dr. Hatem al-Haj discusses some of the guidelines for engaging in apologetics.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Limitations of Islamic Apologetics

In the previous sessions, we discuss the importance of studying and developing Islamic apologetics. In this session, Dr. Hatem al-Haj describes some of the limitations of apologetics.

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Concerns and Pitfalls of Islamic Apologetics

Dr. Hatem al-Haj describes some of the concerns and pitfalls to engaging in apologetics.

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Introduction to Islamic Apologetics

What is the study of apologetics? What is Islamic apologetics and why is it an important discourse to invest in? Islamic apologetics is about defending the doctrines of the faith in rational terms. When people hear the...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Which team of apologists will best connect with people?

The dominant culture in the West is culturally liberal or to the left. Dr. Hatem al-Haj explains when composing a team to address Islamic apologetics, it is important to choose those who are within the circle of Islamic...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

How do we navigate between liberalism and conservatism?

One of the concerns about apologetics is that it may cause a shift towards liberal or “left-leaning” views. Dr. Hatem Al-Haj explains the guiding parameter should be the spectrum of valid opinions within...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Can you cross an ocean without getting wet?

Sh. Dr. Hatem Al-Haj describes the importance of creating a safety valve that protects your own conception of the message of Islam while presenting it to others. This clip is from Sh. Dr. Hatem al-Haj’s seminar on...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Are generic answers to doubts enough?

Sometimes a generic answer to a religious doubt just doesn’t cut it. Islamic apologetics needs to take into consideration who the audience is and what the dominant discourse is, in order to provide the most persuasive...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Why do we call it Islamic apologetics?

Sh. Dr. Hatem al-Haj describes the reason behind using the term “apologetics”. Islamic apologetics is about defending the doctrines of the faith in rational terms. When people hear the term “Islamic...

Dr. Hatem al-Haj

Basic Lessons from Islamic Apologetics

FAQs with Islamic Apologetics – Part 2

FAQs with Islamic Apologetics – Part 1

General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics – Part 2

General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics – Part 1

Limitations of Islamic Apologetics

Concerns and Pitfalls of Islamic Apologetics

Introduction to Islamic Apologetics

Which team of apologists will best connect with people?

How do we navigate between liberalism and conservatism?

Can you cross an ocean without getting wet?

Are generic answers to doubts enough?

Why do we call it Islamic apologetics?

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