Shakiel Humayun – God, Between Mercy and Anger

About this lecture

In this Veritas Forum interfaith panel discussion, Shakiel Humayun joins Rabbi Leonard Levin and Professor Miroslav Volf to explore how Judaism, Islam, and Christianity each reconcile the seemingly paradoxical attributes of a God who is both infinitely merciful and capable of righteous wrath. Humayun presents the Islamic framework in depth, explaining how God's mercy is a constant attribute that always precedes His anger, how the *fitrah* and prophetic revelation guide humanity, and how believers are called to live in balance between hope and fear. The conversation also touches on theodicy, the nature of divine love, practical implications for human life, and how one comes to know God personally.