EP12 | Faith in a Changing World: Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad on Islam, Youth, and Modernity

In this episode of Kindred Stories, we are joined by Sheikh Abdul Hakim Murad, the founder of the Cambridge Muslim College, the UK’s leading institution for Islamic learning and research.

The discussion explores the modern challenges facing Islam, particularly among youth, and its interaction with Western thought. Sheikh Abdul Hakim Murad addresses the need for innovative Islamic education, the effects of globalization, and the delicate balance between universal principles and local traditions. He also examines the struggles of secularism and highlights Islam’s potential to foster community and meaning in today’s world. With a call for a compassionate and adaptable approach to faith, the conversation reflects on the legacy of the Cambridge Muslim College and the evolution of Islamic education in a rapidly changing global landscape.