In Good Faith #35 - Mohammed Nizami: REMAIN In A Neoliberal Nightmare Or REALISE The Covenantal Dream
Dec 18, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, Mohammed Nizami, founder of the New School for Abrahamic Restoration and a scholar in theology and politics, critiques the destructive nature of neoliberalism. He highlights how market rationality dominates ethics and relationships, urging a return to covenantal values that prioritize community and moral accountability. Nizami advocates for an education system focused on character development over consumer skills, and he emphasizes sustainable stewardship of the environment. Practical steps for societal transformation are shared, urging listeners to engage in meaningful change.
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Market Hadith Reinterpreted
- Mohammed Nizami uses the Prophet's saying that 'worst places are marketplaces' to critique market dominance.
- He clarifies the hadith refers to institutional logic, not a literal ban on markets.
State As Steward, Not Market Protector
- Political role contrasts: neoliberal states are minimal protectors of markets, covenantal states are servants and stewards enforcing fairness and protecting the vulnerable.
- Law becomes derivative of covenantal principles rather than instrumentally whatever parliament allows.
Democracy Depends On Context And Maturity
- Democracy's value depends on electorate maturity and context; representative systems are polyarchies not full democracies.
- Mohammed Nizami stresses consultation, timing and cultural readiness as key for legitimate political change.