Fayek Iskander - The Arab Spring and its Consequences

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I’m genuinely excited to share this powerful talk by Reverend Fayek Iskander, an Egyptian-born Presbyterian minister now serving in Australia, as he unpacks what he calls the ‘Islamism spring’ rather than the usual ‘Arab Spring’. With deep knowledge of Arabic, Scripture and Islamic studies, Fayek brings a personal, candid perspective on how devout Islamist movements — notably the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi currents — have filled the power vacuum across parts of the Middle East. He argues that the uprisings didn’t bring stable democracy but instead empowered religious fundamentals who often lean on Quranic verses and Hadith to justify political aims. Using examples like public figures in Egypt and controversial religious speeches, Fayek highlights key consequences for governance, civil liberties and interfaith relations. As an Australian who loves both his adopted country and his homeland, he speaks with warmth, concern and clarity about what these changes mean for Muslims, Christians and broader society. If you want an informed, faith-based, inside perspective on post‑2011 shifts in the region and the real-world implications, this talk is a must-watch.

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Hi everyone — I’m glad you’ve found this clip of Reverend Fayek Iskander speaking about what he prefers to call the ‘Islamism spring’ instead of the usual ‘Arab Spring’. Fayek is an Egyptian-born Presbyterian minister who served in Egypt for 14 years before moving to Australia in 1992. He brings a rare combination of pastoral experience, Arabic fluency and academic background in islamic studies. In this talk he lays out the consequences of the uprisings across the Middle East, arguing that religiously devout groups such as the Muslim Brotherhood and Salafi movements have taken centre stage in many countries and that, far from ushering in stable democracy, the region has in many places become more hostile to democratic norms.

Fayek covers how certain Quranic verses and Hadith are used in political discourse, mentions well-known figures and episodes from post‑2011 Egypt, and speaks frankly about what this means for Christians, Muslims and pluralistic societies. He also shares his personal attachment to both Egypt and Australia, explaining why these developments matter to diasporas and to Australians interested in global affairs.

If you’re interested in Middle East politics, religious movements, interfaith issues or how migration shapes our understanding of international events, this talk will give you a thoughtful, faith-informed viewpoint. Please like, share and comment with your thoughts — Fayek welcomes respectful conversation. Subscribe for more talks and interviews about faith, society and geopolitics.

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