Using experiences from decades of work in Islamic theology, Imam Daayiee Abdullah argues that the challenge of modern day Muslims is knowing how to balance "ilm" (book knowledge) and "ma'rifat" (an understanding spirit/commonsense).

Imam Daayiee Abdullah, a religious leader, a scholar in Shari’ah Sciences and Qur'anic Interpretation, he is Founder and President of MECCA Institute, an online inclusive and progressive Islamic theological school. Imam Daayiee teaches an inclusive Islamic liberation theology and interpretation of Qur’an. He resides in Washington, DC.

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