Hussein Rashid on Secularism and Cultural/Religious Literacy

Candid Insights with Sahil Badruddin

Sahil interviews Hussein Rashid -- current professor at Columbia University’s Department of Religion and founder of islamicate (a consultancy focusing on religious literacy and cultural competency) -- to discuss his insights on the Interplay Between Secularism and Cultural/Religious Literacy, the Impact of Muslim Traditions on American Culture, the Changing Nature of Racism and Representation, and Strategies for Addressing Islamophobia and Racism in Contemporary Society. Rashid emphasizes the Importance of Religious Literacy, the Role of Popular Culture in Shaping Perceptions, and the Need for a Universal Code of Ethics to Foster Understanding and Respect Among Diverse Communities. Interview: candidinsights.co/hussein-rashid-interview. This interview was conducted for TheIsmaili.

Timestamps:

• Courses Taught and Memorable Subjects — Time Index: 0:50

• Increasing Courses on the Diversity Within Islam — Time Index: 2:47

• Muslim Influence on Western Music and Culture — Time Index: 6:18

• Breaking Stereotypes Through Art and Popular Culture — Time Index: 7:35

• Solutions to Changing Perceptions — Time Index: 12:10

• Creating a Universal Code of Ethics — Time Index: 15:14

• The Rise of Non-Religious Affiliation — Time Index: 20:21

• The Influence of Atheism and Secularism — Time Index: 24:04

• The Dangers of Materialism — Time Index: 29:24

• Religious and Cultural Literacy — Time Index: 33:06