E2.2_What has Islamic Law Offered Civilization? and More_Shaykh Aamir Bashir

 Are methodologies man-made? Can you create your own? Are we too focused on the form of Islam and do we lose sight of its spirit? How involved is Islamic Law in a person's personal life? Has Islamic Law offered civilization anything new or beneficial? Role of custom in Islamic Law. Is there a scholarly class in Islam? How many of the primary sources can be accessed by the lay person and how many require the guidance of a scholar? Do scholars abuse their power? What's the difference between studying Islam in West and studying it in the East? What is Tradition and what is its role in achieving Truth?  

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