Edraak Podcast: Between Texts and Freedom
April Episode: “Who Owns the Self? Islam, Obedience, and Liberty”
“Between Texts and Freedom: Where Islamic Thought Meets the Modern Idea of Liberty” is a podcast series that seeks to re-engage contemporary audiences with Islamic philosophy and to reposition its rich intellectual tradition in addressing today’s concerns. It aims to explore the concept of freedom in Islamic thought in comparison with modern political understandings of liberty.
The April episode “Who Owns the Self? Islam, Obedience, and Liberty” features the host Souad Adnane. Souad is an economic development specialist with over 15 years of experience across the MENA region, Sub-Saharan Africa, and South Asia, providing advisory support to governments and international organizations.
The guest, Mustafa Akyol, is a senior fellow at the Cato Institute’s Center for Global Liberty and Prosperity, where he focuses on the intersection of public policy, Islam, and modernity.
Listen to the podcast here.