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December 1, 2023 59 mins

Rizwan Mawani -- educator, writer, and researcher and he has advised policymakers and think tanks on issues of religious literacy, tolerance, and diversity -- to discuss his insights on the Pluralism and Ritual Practices Across Muslim Communities, the Concept of Ritual Diversity and Its Evolution, the Significance of Architectural and Spatial Diversity in Muslim Worship Spaces, and the Impact of Geographic Displacement on Ritual Practices. Mawani explores the Historical and Contemporary Developments of Ismaili Ritual Spaces and Practices, highlighting how diverse cultural and geographical influences have shaped the rich tapestry of Muslim religious life. Interview: ⁠https://candidinsights.co/rizwan-mawani-interview


Timestamps:


  • Embracing Diversity in Islam Through Cultural and Religious Spaces — Time Index: 1:06

  • Resisting Homogenizing Forces and Valuing Pluralism in Diversity — Time Index: 5:25

  • The Dynamic Nature of Lived Faith and Interpretation in Tradition — Time Index: 09:20

  • Architectural Diversity and Its Role in Spiritual and Cultural Expression — Time Index: 12:05

  • The Evolving Diversity of Ritual Practices in the Muslim World — Time Index: 16:06

  • Adapting Rituals and Practices in New Cultural and Geographic Environments — Time Index: 19:58

  • The Evolution and Historical Diversity of Ismaili Ritual Spaces — Time Index: 25:01

  • Variations in Rituals and Evolving Practices within the Ismaili Community — Time Index: 27:29

  • Vision for the Future — Time Index: 31:36

  • Balancing Modernity with Tradition: Reflections on Muslim Communities' Challenges — Time Index: 38:06

  • Exploring Global Diversity in Islam: Reflections from a 20-Country Research Journey — Time Index: 47:21

  • Continuing the Search for Understanding: Unexplored Diversity in Islamic Communities — Time Index: 51:32

  • A Vision for the Future: Embracing Diversity and Freedom of Faith — Time Index: 54:54

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