Inside the Mind of a Muslim Academic: His Top Book Picks | Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik

📘 He reads two books a day — and in this conversation, he shares the ones that shaped his mind. Join me for a deep, two-hour discussion with Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik, a scholar who bridges Islam, science, and philosophy like few others. From theology to evolution, from Al-Ghazali to quantum physics, this episode is a goldmine for Muslim thinkers and seekers of knowledge. Dr. Malik begins with his top five life-changing books, then we move into a rapid-fire session spanning theology, philosophy of science, evolution, and more. ⸻ 📚 Topics we explore: • Islam and Science • Evolution and Human Exceptionalism • Philosophy of Science • Proofs of Prophethood & Miracles • Modernism, Liberalism & Secularism • Theological Tolerance & Creed • Islamic History & Intellectual Traditions This episode isn’t just about books — it’s about how Muslims can think deeper, read better, and rebuild the intellectual tradition. ⸻ 📖 Featured Books Mentioned (Highlights): • Islam’s Quantum Question – Nidhal Guessoum • The Islamic Secular – Sherman Jackson • The Problem of Black Suffering – Sherman Jackson • On the Boundaries of Theological Tolerance in Islam – Al-Ghazali (trans. Sherman Jackson) • Al-Iqtisad fi al-I‘tiqad – Al-Ghazali • God’s Undertaker – John Lennox • Where the Conflict Really Lies – Alvin Plantinga • The Physics of Theism – Jeffrey Koperski • From Physics to Metaphysics – Mehdi Golshani • Islam and Evolution – Shoaib A. Malik ⸻ 🎙️ About Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik: Dr. Malik is a chemical engineer, philosopher, and theologian teaching at the University of Edinburgh. With doctorates in both engineering and theology, his work bridges faith, reason, and modern science through rigorous scholarship. 🔗 Learn more about Dr. Shoaib Ahmed Malik: • Academic Profile – University of Edinburgh: https://edwebprofiles.ed.ac.uk/profil... • Research Page – Academia.edu: https://edinburgh.academia.edu/Shoaib... ⸻ ⏱️ Jump to your favorite topic: 0:00 Intro 2:35 5th Best 6:04 4th Best 12:09 3rd Best 15:55 2nd Best 20:58 Best Book 27:40 Rapid Fire 31:25 Islamic History 32:35 Science & Religion 35:51 Philosophy of Science 39:13 Proofs of Prophethood 42:14 Miracles 47:19 Islamic Conference 50:16 Islam & Science 57:17 Religion & Evolution 1:02:15 Intelligent Design 1:05:02 Islam & Evolution 1:06:09 Human Exceptionalism 1:11:30 Adamic Exceptionalism 1:23:38 Epistemology 1:25:50 Fitrah 1:26:36 Philosophy of Mind 1:28:45 God’s Existence 1:34:30 Course on Proving God 1:38:36 Modernism & Postmodernism 1:41:39 Philosophy of History 1:44:58 Logic 1:46:35 Soul Purification 1:48:22 Seerah 1:49:33 Islam & Technology 1:50:14 Western Philosophy 1:51:18 Islam & Science Micrograph 2:01:30 Reach out ⸻ 💬 Which of these books have you read or plan to read? Share your thoughts below!