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History SpeaksAuthor: Dr. Roshan Iqbal
The past, present, and future are intimately bound to one another. In short, history matters. History Speaks situates the Islamic intellectual tradition within its socio-political context and connects it to pertinent issues today. Join Dr. Roshan Iqbal as she speaks with Islamic studies scholars about their work on gender, Iaw, and theology in the Islamic tradition. In each episode we move across different time periods and regions to discuss how aspects of Islamic history speak to concerns today. History Speaks is a part of the The Maydan Podcast made possible by a generous grant from Henry Luce Foundation. Visit us at https://themaydan.com/podcast Language: en Genres: History, Islam, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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History Speaks EP 15 | Animals in the Qur’an | Roshan Iqbal with Sarra Tlili
Episode 15
Thursday, 20 November, 2025
In this episode of History Speaks, Dr. Roshan Iqbal speaks with Dr. Sarra Tlili, author of Animals in the Qur’an, a groundbreaking work—translated into Arabic—that has reshaped scholarship on Islam, ethics, and the environment. Together, they explore her thesis that the Qur’an is theocentric and not an anthropocentric text and what this means for how we understand creation and ourselves. This episode is dedicated, with Dr. Tlili’s permission, to the life and legacy of Jane Goodall.







