Lesley Hazleton: The doubt essential to faith

The video explores the life of Muhammad from the perspective of an agnostic Jew, focusing on the night of his first revelation. It delves into the themes of doubt and faith, contrasting fundamentalism with true faith. The speaker emphasizes the importance of faith in humanity and the future, and speculates on Muhammad's potential views on modern extremism, advocating for peace and justice.

What was the author's initial question regarding Muhammad's first revelation?

How did Muhammad react to the experience of receiving the revelation?

What is the significance of the term 'terrible awe' as used by the author?

How does the author view the role of doubt in the context of Muhammad's experiences?

What does the author suggest about the nature of doubt in relation to faith?

What does the author imply about the nature of fundamentalism?

What does the author mean by stating that real faith has no easy answers?

How does the author describe the relationship between faith and doubt?

What does the author suggest about the future of peace in the Middle East?

In what ways does the author believe Muhammad would respond to modern-day extremists?