Pakistan is big news. From the catastrophic floods to terror attacks, the world is watching and worried. It's easy to give into easy clichés and tabloid headlines when talking about Pakistan. We know there are challenges – big ones – but we also know there are stories of hope and resilience. Pakistan's rich spiritual heritage and culture is an inspiration for those trying to make a difference. In this exclusive conversation with one of the world's leading Muslim religious scholars, Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah explores the messages of that heritage and calls Pakistanis and Muslims the world over to action. Here is an opportunity to engage with that message and share ways in which faith can inspire change.
Have we lost this Prophetic art of peacemaking? Can we apply his example today? How do we dispel the misconceptions people have about Islam and the Prophet, especially when it come to the idea of violence?.
Are the dangerous and damaging events in Pakistan linked to Jihad or terrorism? Are people actually killing in the name of Islam? Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah addresses these so-called justifications.
How can Islamic principles help guide Pakistan's engagement with foreign powers? What are the implication on things like foreign aid on Pakistan? What are the relevant Islamic principles at work here?
Watch the entire interview in full. Available in Urdu and Arabic with English subtitles.