Road to Damascus: Past, Present, and Future of Syria's ʿUlamāʾ

A compelling conversation with Sh Ruzwan Mohammed, hosted by Entrepreneur and Sharia graduate Talah Ghannam, whose family is originally from Damascus, as they explore Syria’s religious and political landscape. This episode seeks to unpack the evolving role of Religion and Sunni ʿulamāʾ through Syria’s recent turbulent history, current struggles, and uncertain future.
Key Insights:
What’s Happening Now? A closer look at Syria post-conflict, the lingering devastation, and the fragmented political and religious terrain.
Role of scholars. How ʿulamāʾ navigated their roles under the Asad regimes, their legacy, and what light this sheds on the Islamic framework for resisting unjust rulers.
Legacy of Compliance: How the regime’s policies left an indelible mark on the religious landscape.
The Question of Revolt: Is there an Islamic framework for resisting unjust rulers, and where does the Syrian experience fit into this timeless debate?
Role of Civil society. Can civil society rebuild the shattered religious fabric? Does Muslim discourse offer maturity or perpetuate cycles of conflict?
Maturity in Religious Discourse: Does the rhetoric of the Muslim world lean towards meaningful leadership or endless cycles of conflict?
Why It Matters:
Syria’s crisis reflects broader challenges of faith, governance, and resilience in the Muslim world. Gain rare insights into the road ahead for its scholars, society, and the Islamic narrative.