Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
All lectures

Criticism in Islam May 17, 2008

Clip length
3 min 40 sec
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Dissent as sacred leads to development
“I met a scholar in America who said dissent is sacred.”
35 sec
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Intellectual sparking from clashing minds
“When two minds clash, intellectual sparking happens.”
1 min 50 sec
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Call criticism critical study not abuse
“Call it critical study, not abuse.”
3 min 1 sec
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No evidence for capital punishment for blasphemy
“No Quranic verse or hadith says kill those who insult the Prophet.”
3 min 42 sec
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Open criticism essential for intellectual growth
“Open discussion, open criticism is essential.”
25 sec
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Criticism as a blessing
“I consider it a blessing when someone criticizes me.”
28 sec
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Open discussion leads to development
“Open discussion leads to development.”
2 min 45 sec
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Companions' open disagreement on Quran
“One companion said 'kadhabta' to another over Quran recitation.”
6 min 29 sec
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Sabr and wise response to provocation
“We should not make any issue sentimental.”
2 min 29 sec
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Sabr in face of provocation
“When a provocative situation comes, be patient.”
52 sec
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Sabr as well-considered response
“Sabr means giving well-considered response.”
33 sec
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Criticism essential for development
“Without dissent, without criticism, no development.”