Biblical Ban on Interest (Usury): Islamic Perspective – Reacting to Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Christian and Jewish Scholars

Update: 2025-07-23

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This discussion, originally uploaded on the Almir Colan YouTube channel, offers an Islamic analysis of a conversation between Christian and Jewish theologians and scholars about the biblical prohibition of interest (usury). As these scholars grapple with the concept of interest in modern economics, the episode presents an Islamic perspective on their interpretations and misunderstandings.

Almir's Website: https://www.almircolan.com

Muslim Money Matters website: https://www.muslimmoneymatters.com

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Biblical Ban on Interest (Usury): Islamic Perspective – Reacting to Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Christian and Jewish Scholars

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Biblical Ban on Interest (Usury): Islamic Perspective – Reacting to Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Christian and Jewish Scholars

Biblical Ban on Interest (Usury): Islamic Perspective – Reacting to Jordan Peterson's Discussion with Christian and Jewish Scholars