In the long durée of Islamic history, we often lose sight that every generation, even the best generation, that of the companions, had deep challenges to overcome. Our enemies have continuously worked to undermine our unity, and it is often the hard lessons of these challenges that help us overcome our petty disputes and territorial differences. This episode we focus on the notion of unity and its real implications. If we agree the lack of Muslim unity is holding us back – how do we overcome this challenge? And are we destined to slide into further decline? And is their hope in this crisis?

Dr Omar Suleiman is the founder and president of the Yaqeen institute.

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
2:21 – Why have we failed?
6:30 – Gaza and our Personal Failing
16:10 Victory of Allah
23:32 Islamic Golden Age Possible?
30:50 Rome or China?
38:00 Are we doing enough?
46:43 Boycotts and Islam
57:33 American Muslims
1:03:30 US Foreign Policy
1:05:17 Abandon Biden
1:07:06 Pessimism