Summary of Seminar: Remembering Srebrenica: Islam's Response to Othering

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00:00:00 - 01:00:00

This seminar discusses the history of othering, specifically how Bosnian Muslims were otherized during the genocide in Bosnia. It also discusses the Spanish Inquisition, in which Muslims were portrayed as Saracens, Hagarians, and Hagarine Beasts.

00:00:00 The speaker covers the genocide of Bosnian Muslims, beginning with the breakup of Yugoslavia and the rise of nationalism in the 1990s. This led to an increase in violence against Muslims, as well as other groups. Islam has a response to othering, which the speaker covers in detail. Finally, the speaker discusses how the genocide of Bosnian Muslims is still relevant today.
00:05:00 This video discusses the genocide of Bosnian Muslims at the hands of Serb forces, which took place in July 1995. The presenter discusses the motivations behind the perpetrators and the political context of the time. The presenter also discusses how this creates a sense of self and otherness, which can lead to violence.
00:10:00 In this seminar, Stanley Kohen discusses how people become desensitized to tragedy and atrocity, and how this can lead to a lack of empathy. Kohen also discusses the book Kiribati Kirbet Kize, which discusses the importance of memories, places, and spaces in human lives.
00:15:00 The author discusses the fact that remembrance of tragedies such as the Srebrenica massacre is important, and how different places can serve as reminders of the atrocities committed.
00:20:00 This seminar discusses the genocide in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which was carried out by Muslims against Christians. It notes that the tragedy is often forgotten and reflects on the importance of remembering it in order to prevent such atrocities from happening again. Rape was a weapon of war used by both sides, and it has left an indescribable trauma that continues to be felt by the victims' descendants.
00:25:00 The speaker discusses the importance of remembering the genocide of Srebrenica, noting that it is an opportunity to learn about Islam's response to othering. He points out that othering is the relegating of another to a marginalized place, and that it is important to be conscious of the way that we see ourselves. He explains that this is especially important in terms of self-respect and self-awareness, and warns that if we do not pay attention to our own character, we will not be as mindful of the character of others.
00:30:00 In this seminar, the speakers discuss the concept of othering, which is the process of making a group of people into an "other" in order to justify the superiority of the in-group. Othering is a dehumanizing process that begins with the demonization of the other group and culminates in their social death. This process leads to the marginalization of the other group and their exclusion from society.
00:35:00 The speaker discusses the ways in which generalizing a group of people can lead to them being dehumanized and otherized. He mentions examples of othering, including othering based on race, and the consequences of doing so. He also talks about a case in which a white lawyer defended a black man who was later convicted of a crime he did not commit. The speaker compares the ways in which Atticus Finch and Boo Radley are marginalized in this case.
00:40:00 The video discusses the history of othering, specifically how Bosnian Muslims were otherized during the genocide in Bosnia. It also discusses the Spanish Inquisition, in which Muslims were portrayed as Saracens, Hagarians, and Hagarine Beasts.
00:45:00 The seminar discusses how the language of dehumanization was used to describe Muslims throughout the centuries. It discusses how the Spanish Inquisition and other official documents referred to Muslims as pests, plagues, and beasts.
00:50:00 This seminar discusses how Islam's response to othering has led to events such as the siege of Sarajevo and the Rwandan genocide. It also discusses how violence and othering can lead to a dehumanizing of an opponent, which can make it easier for perpetrators to commit atrocities.
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01:00:00 - 01:15:00

The seminar discusses the idea of "othering" and how it can lead to violence and genocide. The presenter discusses how the teachings of the Qur'an can be used to combat hate and discrimination. The talk ends with a discussion of a Quranic lesson on the importance of remembering the great loss of life during mass atrocities.