Is Islamic Studies Dying - With Prof Ovamir Anjum

In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Sadeq Ansari speaks with Ovamir Anjum about the state of Islamic studies in modern universities, his motivation for translating a major work of Ibn Qayyim, and practical advice for students pursuing graduate studies in Islam. Prof Anjum also reflects on tensions between Western academic scholarship and traditional scholars, critiques a recent work by Joel Hayward, and concludes with an important message on navigating sectarianism with intellectual integrity and principled unity.