In this special episode of WISE Women with Daisy Khan, Dr. Daisy Khan tackles the controversial celebration of Prophet Muhammad's birthday (Mawlid al-Nabi) while declaring him the most influential person in human history. She challenges listeners to confront uncomfortable truths about Islamic history that modern society refuses to acknowledge, despite historians like Michael Hart ranking Prophet Muhammad number one in "The 100: A Ranking of the Most Influential Persons in History."
Dr. Khan addresses the revolutionary social justice reforms Prophet Muhammad introduced in 7th century Arabia - women's inheritance rights, property ownership, racial equality, and environmental stewardship that preceded Western civil rights movements by 1,400 years. She questions why society celebrates other historical figures while ignoring the Prophet whose final sermon articulated equality principles America didn't legally recognize until the 1960s.
This episode explores the heated Islamic theological debate surrounding Mawlid celebrations. Dr. Khan refuses to take sides between traditional Sunni scholars who support the observance and Salafi/Wahhabi movements who consider it bid'ah (religious innovation), challenging both camps to examine whether their positions truly honor Prophet Muhammad's legacy.
Dr. Khan presents historical facts about the Medina Charter - history's first written constitution guaranteeing religious pluralism - alongside his teachings on animal rights and environmental consciousness. She connects ancient wisdom to current social justice movements while examining why interfaith dialogue and religious tolerance remain as necessary today as 1,400 years ago.
Whether you're interested in Islamic biography, Middle Eastern history, religious studies, or willing to challenge assumptions about history's most misunderstood figures, this episode will spark debate about Prophet Muhammad's contributions to human civilization, women's rights, and interfaith harmony.
Where Muslim voices rise, bridges are built, and history's unsung heroines reclaim their light.
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