I was recently interviewed by Dr. Shehnaz Haqqani, Assistant Professor of Religion at Mercer University, for the New Books Network platform. In this extensive and engaging interview, we discussed my book, Negotiating Homosexuality in Islam (Brill, 2024), exploring the complex intersection of homosexuality in modern Shiʿi legal and hermeneutical discourses.
Throughout the conversation, we delved into the urgency and timeliness of this research within the context of modern Islamic legal debates. I also provided in-depth insights into my methodology and the nature of the arguments presented in the book, particularly focusing on the challenges and potential pathways to a more inclusive understanding of sexuality in Islamic thought.
This interview offers a detailed look into the research behind Negotiating Homosexuality in Islam, and is of particular interest to those engaged in Islamic legal studies, gender studies, and contemporary debates on sexuality.
The full interview is available on the following platforms: