Judaism, Jihad, Quran—Can Islam Be Reformed? Jewish Journalist vs British Imam Sheikh Paul Armstrong

Listen to this episode from I'm Jonathan Sacerdoti on Spotify. Sheikh Paul Salahuddin Armstrong in conversation with Jonathan Sacerdoti – a searching, honest, and at times tense exploration of Islam, extremism, reform, and coexistence. From the trauma of 9/11 to questions about child marriage, apostasy, and Israel, this dialogue confronts difficult truths and conflicting worldviews. Armstrong, a reformist British imam, defends his spiritual understanding of Islam while Sacerdoti challenges him with frank concerns as a British Jew raised in the shadow of terrorism. Their exchange offers rare insight into both common ground and irreconcilable tensions.We discuss:* The misuse of Islam by extremists* Whether Muhammad was perfect* If Islam needs reform or reinterpretation* Islamic preaching in Britain* Israel, the Palestinians, and the Abraham Accords* Leaving Islam, child marriage, homosexuality* The future of British Islam