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.
Basic Lessons from Islamic Apologetics
FAQs with Islamic Apologetics – Part 1
Using apologetics discourse, Dr. Hatem al-Haj addresses some of the frequently asked questions within Islam.
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.
General Guidelines of Islamic Apologetics – Part 1
Dr. Hatem al-Haj discusses some of the guidelines for engaging in apologetics.
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.
Concerns and Pitfalls of Islamic Apologetics
Dr. Hatem al-Haj describes some of the concerns and pitfalls to engaging in apologetics.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
