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The Concept of Wealth in Islam: Prof. Dr. Hussam Timani, Christopher Newport University, USA

In this lecture, Prof. Dr. Hussam Timani (Christopher Newport University, USA) explores the concept of wealth in Islam with a focus on Qur’anic teachings, historical context, and contemporary challenges. He also reflects on the ongoing debates about capitalism, Islamic finance, and economic justice in the modern Muslim world. This lecture was part of the Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses (KCID) series held from September 25–27, 2024, at the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and hosted by the Bavarian Research Center for Interreligious Discourses (BaFID). 🔍 In This Lecture: Pre-Islamic Arabia and the socio-economic background of the Qur’an Qur’anic teachings on wealth, justice, and the responsibility of the wealthy The role of zakāt, ṣadaqa, and fair trade in building an equitable society The prohibition of ribā and its ethical foundations Wealth, poverty, and the balance between private property and social solidarity Modern debates on Islamic finance, capitalism, and the politics of research funding About the Conference: The KCID, a predecessor of BaFID, organizes triannual English-language conferences featuring internationally renowned scholars. These conferences explore central concepts across Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, fostering rich interreligious dialogue. This session on wealth in Islam formed part of a broader comparative investigation into wealth and poverty in the Abrahamic traditions. 📚 Key Topics: Qur’an and socio-economic justice Wealth as divine gift vs. wealth as illusion Zakāt, ṣadaqa, and redistribution of resources Ribā and Islamic finance Justice vs. piety in early Islam Contemporary Muslim debates on wealth and capitalism 🎓 About the Speaker: Dr. Hussam S. Timani is Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University and Co-Director of the Middle East and North Africa Studies Program. He teaches courses on Islam, interfaith dialogue, and comparative theology. His research focuses on Islamic thought and the role of religion in fostering dialogue across traditions. Dr. Timani is the author of several books and numerous articles on classical and modern Islamic religious thought and is an active speaker on Islam and interreligious understanding. Find more about Dr. Timani here: https://cnu.edu/people/hussamtimani/ This lecture is ideal for: Students and scholars of theology, Islamic studies, and interreligious dialogue Community leaders, educators, and activists engaged in issues of justice and charity General audiences interested in the intersection of religion, economics, and ethics If you’re interested in more interreligious and interdisciplinary lectures, subscribe to our channel and leave a comment sharing your thoughts on how wealth and poverty are approached in different traditions! Find more about our lecture Series KCID here: [https://www.bafid.fau.de/forschung/fa...](https://www.bafid.fau.de/forschung/fa...) 📌 Subscribe to BaFID’s YouTube Channel for more lectures on: Interfaith Dialogue Digital Theology Religious Ethics in the Modern World Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in Conversation 🔗 Relevant Links: BaFID Website: https://www.bafid.fau.de/ Full Playlist: Religion & Wealth Lecture Series Follow Us on Instagram: @bafid_fau 📢 Keywords for Search Islam, Qur’an, Hussam Timani, Islamic Studies, wealth in Islam, zakat, sadaqa, riba, justice in Islam, poverty and inequality, Islamic finance, capitalism, socio-economic justice, theology of wealth, redistribution, early Islam, pre-Islamic Arabia, religion and economy 00:00 – Introduction 00:28 – Pre-Islamic Arabia and the socio-economic background 02:14 – Qur’anic teachings on wealth, justice, and social responsibility 05:06 – Zakāt and ṣadaqa: redistribution and circulation of wealth 07:42 – Justice vs. piety: economic duty as core religious concern 10:18 – Women’s rights, trade, and new economic opportunities 13:09 – The prohibition of ribā and its ethical rationale 17:25 – Historical context: production loans and risk-sharing 21:44 – Sufi interpretations: wealth, ego, and spiritual poverty 25:56 – Modern debates: Islamic finance, capitalism, and economic justice