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Mohamed Ghilan

95 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 260 ratings

Commentary on religion, philosophy, science, society and culture, and various topics

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Ep 93. Prophetic Medicine: What It Is & What It's Not

February 01, 2022 12:30 - 1 hour - 155 MB

In an age consumed by obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cancer, many people have shifted towards what is known as "Prophetic Medicine" as an alternative to conventional medicine. But what does Prophetic Medicine mean and does it even exist? I was invited on the Ahmed Khan Podcast recently to discuss the origins of Prophetic Medicine, Hadiths that extol the virtues of hijama (cupping), and how one can incorporate these into their lifestyle. Critical Perspectives .. "The Propheti...

Ep 92. The Prayer

August 16, 2021 11:28 - 59 minutes - 109 MB

The Beloved ﷺ described prayer as the "pillar of the religion". As Muslims, we're commanded to establish the five daily prayers. For many of us, the routine of it can lead us to becoming absent-minded as we perform them. Without presence, we fail to grasp the true significance of what it means to be in connection with our Lord. In this episode the significance of prayer is elaborated based on the Hikam, or Aphorisms, of ibn 'Atā-illah and the commentary on them by Sidi ibn 'Ajībah. Join ...

Ep 91. Hamas and the Spirit of Palestinian Resistance

May 19, 2021 20:32 - 44 minutes - 81 MB

The greatest weapon in modern warfare is the media, which Malcolm X warned us can make the oppressed appear as the oppressor and the oppressor appear as the oppressed. Nothing demonstrates this so clearly as in the case of Palestine. At the time of recording this episode Israel's terrorist army was entering its 8th day of bombardments on Gaza after having in the previously backed illegal settlers expelling Palestinians from their homes in Sheikh Jarrah and attacked worshippers in al-Aqsa M...

Ep 90. On Obedience and the Month We Ignore

March 15, 2021 13:52 - 1 hour - 151 MB

As we enter the month of Sha'bān we must use this time in the way the Beloved ﷺ taught us - to prepare for the month of Ramadan. Sha'bān is a blessed month in which our deeds for the entire year are raised up to be presented to the Lord of the Worlds. Our Beloved ﷺ would fast more during this month than any other, and our scholars and predecessors encouraged approaching this month as a training period for Ramadan. In this episode the virtues of Sha'bān are discussed and a recording of a re...

Ep 89. Mistakes Were Made (but not by me)

February 24, 2021 13:17 - 1 hour - 194 MB

Alhamdulillah, we’re now moving into our fifth year at Al-Andalus Book Club and with that comes our fifth booklist. My tongue is incapable of expressing how grateful I am for this blessing; the conversations we’ve had and the ideas we’ve been able to develop over the years with each book we read.   2020 was a strange year. It was one that forced us back to fundamentals. Our relationships with God, ourselves, family and the world around us. One of the themes that dominated the past year ...

Ep 88. Death and What Matters in Life

November 28, 2020 20:48 - 46 minutes - 85.7 MB

Death is the transition from this ephemeral world to the eternal abode. It's an inevitable part of this life. Yet, many of us live as if we're going to be here forever and get stunned when this calamity befalls us. Topics addressed in this episode include the response to death, the proper perspective this world should be seen through, and the need for a constant meditation on death in order for us to be prepared for it. Join Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ ...

Ep 87. Faith for the Occasion: Are We Putting Islam in a Box?

November 15, 2020 22:04 - 1 hour - 133 MB

I was invited on November 14th, 2020 by Northwestern University's MSA to give a talk to their cohort. Given the current travel restrictions, we had to do it over Zoom. Topics addressed in this talk include Cartesian dualism contrasted with Islamic dualism, building a stronger connection with Allah, and spiritual cultivation through everyday tasks and work. Join Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Mohame...

Ep 86. Imanophobia and the Adoption of Aesthetic Sensibility by Muslims

July 15, 2020 11:22 - 50 minutes - 91.7 MB

As Muslims have become increasingly integrated into social justice movements and the entertainment industry, many prominent figures are taking actions that align with the dominant ideology in these spheres. Despite their apparent unrelatedness, a common theme runs through Muslim hijabi Instagram influencers taking off their hijabs, comedians mocking Islamic practices like the dua, and political allegiances made in the name of combating Islamophobia. In this episode, the distinction made by...

Ep 85. Isra & Mi'raj | The Miraculous Night Journey

March 22, 2020 10:47 - 1 hour - 209 MB

This is a recording of a special online event coinciding with this month's Mizan Monthly held on March 21, 2020/ Rajab 27, 1441. The night of Isra and Miraj was the incredible journey of the Prophet ﷺ from Makkah to Jerusalem, followed by the Ascension to the Heavens. Relive the story of this epic journey and the practical lessons drawn from it, presented by Dr Mohamed Ghilan. Remembrance and commemoration of this blessed occasion is sure to increase the love and admiration of the man wh...

Ep 84. Coronavirus and Mosques

March 17, 2020 11:52 - 1 hour - 122 MB

We live in perilous times and the current coronavirus has many confused and in panic. Mainstream news and social media have added more to the bewilderment and many feel the current lockdowns, cancellations of events, and suspensions of Jumua prayers are overreactions.  Topics discussed in this episode include: What are coronavirus and COVID-19? Where did it come from? How is it transmitted? How does it impact the body? Signs and symptoms? Why are governments and people reacting th...

Ep 83. Islamic Education, Scholarship, and Launching Al-Andalus Academy

February 14, 2020 12:30 - 55 minutes - 102 MB

What is the purpose of education and how does Islamic education differ from modern forms of it? What makes a scholar in Islam? Topics discussed in this episode include the differences between the aims of education from a traditional perspective vs that of a modern perspective, what makes a person of knowledge in the Quran, and the launch of Al-Andalus Academy. _______________________ Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon: www....

Ep 82. Antidote (Part 4 of 4) | Refinement of the Souls

November 25, 2019 22:10 - 1 hour - 208 MB

This is a recording of the third and final session of an intensive held at Mīzan Avenue in Sydney, Australia on October 27th, 2019 covering Ibn ‘Atā’illah’s as-Sakandarī’s Taj al-‘Arūs al-Hawī li-Tahthīb an-Nufūs or Refinement of Souls. This is a concise manual consisting of spiritual instructions, aphorisms and private discourses with the Divine. The author has included numerous references to the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as illuminating stories and similitudes, in the course of explain...

Ep 81. Antidote (Part 3 of 4) | Refinement of the Souls

November 15, 2019 00:55 - 1 hour - 125 MB

This is a recording of the second session of an intensive held at Mīzan Avenue in Sydney, Australia on October 27th, 2019 covering Ibn ‘Atā’illah’s as-Sakandarī’s Taj al-‘Arūs al-Hawī li-Tahthīb an-Nufūs or Refinement of Souls. This is a concise manual consisting of spiritual instructions, aphorisms and private discourses with the Divine. The author has included numerous references to the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as illuminating stories and similitudes, in the course of explaining relig...

Ep 80. Antidote (Part 2 of 4) | Refinement of the Souls

November 08, 2019 11:35 - 1 hour - 172 MB

This is a recording of the first session of an intensive held at Mīzan Avenue in Sydney, Australia on October 27th, 2019 covering Ibn ‘Atā’illah’s as-Sakandarī’s Taj al-‘Arūs al-Hawī li-Tahthīb an-Nufūs or Refinement of Souls. This is a concise manual consisting of spiritual instructions, aphorisms and private discourses with the Divine. The author has included numerous references to the Qur'an and Sunnah, as well as illuminating stories and similitudes, in the course of explaining religi...

Ep 79. Antidote (Part 1 of 4) | Fiqh of the Signs of the Hour

October 31, 2019 20:51 - 2 hours - 237 MB

The Beloved ﷺ told us that a time will come when confusion will reign supreme and believers will be bewildered. It seems we can't go a week without Muslims online jumping into another moshpit that adds to the chaos and further obscures matters rather than bringing any clarity or benefit to the actions of the limbs or the heart. This is a recording of a talk I gave on Saturday, October 26, 2019, in Sydney, Australia at Mīzān Avenue about the Fourth Pillar upon which the religion of Islam re...

Ep 78. Scholars, Rulers, and Your Greatest Enemy

July 17, 2019 13:27 - 1 hour - 217 MB

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf is considered by a number of official entities to be the most influential Muslim leader in the West. Given his public status, he has attracted much attention, some of which has of late been negative given the political engagements he has been involved in. Due to an increasing level of attacks targetting Shaykh Hamza's integrity and questioning his fidelity to the Muslim community, many Muslims are starting to doubt their trust in Shaykh Hamza. Topics addressed in this ep...

Ep 77. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 6 of 6

June 06, 2019 19:15 - 1 hour - 211 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 76. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 5 of 6

May 09, 2019 13:12 - 1 hour - 199 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 75. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 4 of 6 - Ruling on Music

May 01, 2019 21:03 - 1 hour - 176 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 74. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 3 of 6

April 15, 2019 00:31 - 1 hour - 211 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 73. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 2 of 6

April 01, 2019 09:23 - 1 hour - 160 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 72. Prohibitions of the Tongue (محارم اللسان) Part 1 of 6

March 25, 2019 13:17 - 1 hour - 168 MB

A heavy emphasis is placed in Islam on the dangers of the tongue. The Beloved ﷺ warned against heedlessness over speech and guaranteed Paradise to the one who is watchful over their words, which indicates the difficulty of attaining that level of consciousness. Indeed, the most difficult fast during Ramadan is not that of the stomach, but that of the tongue. Prohibitions of the Tongue is a didactic poem composed by the great Mauritanian sage Sidi Muhammad Maulood. I translated and offered ...

Ep 71. On Toxic Masculinity

March 10, 2019 22:37 - 1 hour - 151 MB

With the increasing number of Muslim women speaking out against what they perceive to be not so much a double standard because that presumes sameness between men and women, but an injustice in terms of what's expected from them compared to Muslim men, we now have men pushing back and crying foul. What is toxic masculinity? And how does it manifest in marriages and intimacy? How did the social conditioning of men lead to this? These questions form the points of discussion in this episode ...

Ep 70. Listener Interactions (Part 5): Creation Of Adam And Why Islam Is The Truth

February 17, 2019 06:47 - 1 hour - 130 MB

Can we believe Adam peace be upon him refers to the first cell and Eve peace be upon her refers to the amniotic division? Can the subjective experience of spiritual elation serve as proof for claims of truth in religion? How do we raise children to love prayer when we sometimes have to discipline them if they don't perform it? These questions and others are addressed in this 5th installment of Listener Interactions. Brisbane Muslim Conference: Social Activism and Rewriting the Narrative ...

Ep 69. I Was Blessed with Her Love

January 13, 2019 10:21 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Lady Khadijah RA was the first and while alive the only wife of the Beloved ﷺ. Their relationship was of immense significance and the love the Beloved ﷺ had for her did not diminish with her passing. Lady Aisha RA said she was never jealous of any of the wives of the Beloved ﷺ as she was of Lady Khadijah RA despite having never met her. In this episode are highlights about Lady Khadijah RA and lessons to be drawn from her marriage and relationship with the Beloved ﷺ. Become a Supporter t...

Ep 68. The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) Part 3 of 3

October 22, 2018 02:09 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) is a poem composed by the great Tunisian scholar Yusuf ibn Muhammad at-Tawozari at-Tilimsanī (d. 1119 AD/513 AH). He was known for his mastery of the various Islamic sciences but his erudition and rhetorical abilities became his defining feature to the degree that he was known as ibn an-Nahawi (Son of the Grammarian). al-Munfarijah is one of the most famous poems recited in North Africa and generally in the Islamic world. ibn an-Nahawi composed it in response t...

Ep 67. The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) Part 2 of 3

October 15, 2018 08:38 - 1 hour - 100 MB

The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) is a poem composed by the great Tunisian scholar Yusuf ibn Muhammad at-Tawozari at-Tilimsanī (d. 1119 AD/513 AH). He was known for his mastery of the various Islamic sciences but his erudition and rhetorical abilities became his defining feature to the degree that he was known as ibn an-Nahawi (Son of the Grammarian). al-Munfarijah is one of the most famous poems recited in North Africa and generally in the Islamic world. ibn an-Nahawi composed it in response t...

Ep 66. The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) Part 1 of 3

October 10, 2018 04:19 - 2 hours - 112 MB

The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) is a poem composed by the great Tunisian scholar Yusuf ibn Muhammad at-Tawozari at-Tilimsanī (d. 1119 AD/513 AH). He was known for his mastery of the various Islamic sciences but his erudition and rhetorical abilities became his defining feature to the degree that he was known as ibn an-Nahawi (Son of the Grammarian). al-Munfarijah is one of the most famous poems recited in North Africa and generally in the Islamic world. ibn an-Nahawi composed it in response t...

Ep 65. Radical Skin, Moderate Masks – Book Analysis

October 03, 2018 12:15 - 1 hour - 101 MB

I usually reserve book discussions and reviews for Andalus Book Club. However, in this episode, I chose to go through a particular book, "Radical Skin, Moderate Masks" by Yassir Morsi, because it’s a good representation of how a new generation of Muslim activists and Muslims in academia are thinking about the world and our place in it. Topics addressed in this episode include the definition of autoethnographic writing, qualitative vs quantitative research, rationality, how to think about p...

Ep 64. Rethinking Edutainment with ImanWire

September 19, 2018 01:25 - 2 hours - 180 MB

Islamic edutainment has failed in many respects to engender an Islamic ethos within the average Muslim. Are celebrity speakers, the culture of Muslim fandom, and sound bytes of curated content just a hollow shell of education, with more style than substance? In this far-reaching conversation on the ImanWire Podcast, we discussed the phenomenon of Islamic edutainment, the impact of a media-centric culture on both education and the soul, and several other topics. Become a Supporter through...

Ep 63. Muslim Activists on the Path of Lot’s Wife

August 19, 2018 00:20 - 2 hours - 215 MB

Muslim activists involved in social justice movements are navigating a scene in which they ally with groups such as those promoting LGBQIT practices to be normalized and some have become voices for same-sex marriage campaigns. In doing so, they have abandoned an essential Islamic duty to command good and forbid evil and reversed it. Topics addressed in this episode include the responsibility that comes with being a Muslim, paradigms of intellectual thought underpinning social justice activ...

(Rebroadcast Episode) Living with Purpose

August 06, 2018 00:06 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

What is the point of what you do? Whether it's educational, career, or business pursuits, life is filled with transitions that end with the ultimate transition from this stage of our existence to the next. As we pass from this world we take nothing with us, and when we meet the angels in the grave we get hit with the reality that none of our titles, accolades, and material wealth meant nothing in and of themselves. Arriving at this realization before our death can trigger an existential cris...

Ep 62. Romanticizing Islam: Arabic, Sufism, and Hadras

July 30, 2018 01:42 - 1 hour - 163 MB

The approach to the Islamic Tradition in general and to Sufism in specific that is adopted by Western Muslims drives many to partake in practices and in some cases life-altering life decisions that make one fall victim to a classic deception of Iblees packaged as a spiritual calling. The previous episode garnered a polarized reaction that called for further commentary on the topic.  Topics addressed in this episode include the need to study Arabic, what a tariqa and following a shaykh enta...

Ep 61. Tariqa or Cult? When Spirituality is Pathology

July 23, 2018 05:51 - 1 hour - 132 MB

The religious drive and desire for spiritual attainment can be exploited if one doesn't know how to distinguish between the pursuit of Truth and the pursuit of experiencing a high. In this episode, the issue of pledging allegiance to a shaykh and a tariqa is discussed within the context of psychology and Islamic learning. Articles discussed in this episode: 1996 Davis – Joining a “Cult”: Religious Choice or Psychological Aberration? http://andalusonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/199...

(Bonus Episode) Friday Khutba: Shadows, Moonsighting, and How to Know God

June 29, 2018 06:11 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Ritual acts of worship in Islam are intimately linked with natural phenomena, and with the current reliance upon technology, many have created an artificial division that has resulted in the deprivation of the spiritual dimension of these rituals. This bonus episode features a Friday khutba delivered on the first Friday after Ramadan 1439/2018 was concluded with the usual debates about how to determine what day Eid fell on. This is not about whether calculations or moonsighting is valid. Rat...

Ep 60. Listener Interactions (Part 4): Hijab, Intention, and Tribulations

June 26, 2018 05:47 - 1 hour - 133 MB

Is covering the hair for women really obligatory as part of the Hijab? How can one make their intention for the sake of God for everything without making it exhausting to continuously do so? Is working to improve one's situation a sign of lacking acceptance of God's tests to us? These questions and others from the listeners were included in this wide-varying episode. Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website http://www.andalusonline.org JOIN Anda...

Ep 59. The Inner Dimensions of Fasting (Part 5 of 5)

June 04, 2018 05:36 - 1 hour - 121 MB

Fasting is a practice that according to the Quran has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon those who have come before. At the external superficial level, it's described as the abstaining from eating, drinking, and having intimate sexual relations from the break of dawn until sunset. However, there is much more to this practice that one must be mindful off lest they risk being included in the Hadith stating that many who fast get nothing from it other than hunger and th...

Ep 58. The Inner Dimensions of Fasting (Part 4 of 5)

May 28, 2018 03:59 - 1 hour - 128 MB

Fasting is a practice that according to the Quran has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon those who have come before. At the external superficial level, it's described as the abstaining from eating, drinking, and having intimate sexual relations from the break of dawn until sunset. However, there is much more to this practice that one must be mindful off lest they risk being included in the Hadith stating that many who fast get nothing from it other than hunger and th...

Ep 57. The Inner Dimensions of Fasting (Part 3 of 5)

May 21, 2018 08:15 - 1 hour - 135 MB

Fasting is a practice that according to the Quran has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon those who have come before. At the external superficial level, it's described as the abstaining from eating, drinking, and having intimate sexual relations from the break of dawn until sunset. However, there is much more to this practice that one must be mindful off lest they risk being included in the Hadith stating that many who fast get nothing from it other than hunger and th...

Ep 56. The Inner Dimensions of Fasting (Part 2 of 5)

May 13, 2018 23:38 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Fasting is a practice that according to the Quran has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon those who have come before. At the external superficial level, it's described as the abstaining from eating, drinking, and having intimate sexual relations from the break of dawn until sunset. However, there is much more to this practice that one must be mindful off lest they risk being included in the Hadith stating that many who fast get nothing from it other than hunger and th...

Ep 55. The Inner Dimensions of Fasting (Part 1 of 5)

May 07, 2018 13:31 - 1 hour - 113 MB

Fasting is a practice that according to the Quran has been prescribed upon Muslims as it has been prescribed upon those who have come before. At the external superficial level, it's described as the abstaining from eating, drinking, and having intimate sexual relations from the break of dawn until sunset. However, there is much more to this practice that one must be mindful off lest they risk being included in the Hadith stating that many who fast get nothing from it other than hunger and th...

Ep 54. Blind Faith in Intellectual Circles

April 22, 2018 13:22 - 34 minutes - 47.5 MB

What passes off as "rational" today is nothing more than a cognitive exercise in the pursuit of rationalizing the fulfillment of whims and desires. Given the dominance of various -isms present in a variety of social movements, it is important to question their merit and to what degree can we be justified in participating in them. The article mentioned in this episode: Blind Faith in Intellectual Circles  https://almadinainstitute.org/blog/blind-faith-in-intellectual-circles/ Become ...

Ep 53. Feminism and Leaving Social Media

April 15, 2018 12:19 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MB

The recent controversy surrounding Imam Zaid Shakir's khutba on feminism speaks to the rise of an increasingly aggressive feminist movement in the Muslim community. In this informal episode, I offer some thoughts on this matter and address my recent change in social media engagement. Articles mentioned in this episode: Feminism and Use of the Secular to Save Tradition http://andalusonline.org/2018/03/30/feminism-and-use-of-the-secular-to-save-tradition/ Masculine, Feminine, and a Cycl...

Ep 52. Masculine, Feminine, and a Cycle of Oppression

February 18, 2018 10:35 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

What does it mean to be a Muslim feminist? How does feminism align with Islamic theology? And what does toxic masculinity come? As these questions continue to be discussed by various figures, including Muslims, the cosmological and theological perspectives are often omitted from the conversation. In this episode is a reading of and commentary on an article I recently published in ImanWire where I tackle these issues using Islamic theology and cosmology as the springboard to evaluate how th...

Ep 51. Free Speech or Free Bigotry?

February 04, 2018 09:29 - 52 minutes - 72.8 MB

Free speech is an often-invoked principle to justify vitriolic and hateful rhetoric against racial and religious groups. However, the philosophical argument for free speech does not necessarily support the form in which the principle of free speech is being invoked in these cases. Furthermore, current research suggests that the issue here is not about the principle of free speech as much as it about the ability to express biased attitudes without having to face consequences. Topics address...

Ep 50. Listener Interactions (Part 3): Marriage, Yoga, and Hell

January 29, 2018 05:21 - 2 hours - 186 MB

In this wide-ranging "Listener Interactions" episode, I cover a wide range of subjects, including questions about education, career choices, marriage, Muslims doing yoga, and reconciling God's attributes as the Merciful and the Just with eternal damnation in Hell for disbelievers. Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website http://www.andalusonline.org JOIN Andalus Book Club http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Facebook Page http://www....

Ep 49. Jerusalem is Worth Nothing...and Everything!

December 11, 2017 04:10 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

What is Jerusalem worth? What kind of attachment does being a Muslim entail to the Holy Land? The recent announcement from U.S. President Donald Trump that recognizes Jerusalem as the official capital of Israel has created massive outcries and lamentations over the grim prospects for peace. However, from a spiritual and Quranic standpoint, much good has come out from this announcement. We just need to have the right perspective to see it. Topics discussed in this episode include the stat...

Ep 48. Scholars and Tyrants

December 04, 2017 04:14 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MB

Very few subjects are as polarizing for Muslims as the relationship between scholars and dictators. Many scholars are often discredited as "hypocrites" and "scholars of the sultan" when they praise rulers. However, the human element and context are lacking in this discussion. Topics addressed in this episode include the expectations average Muslims have of scholars in their interactions with rulers and the reality of relationships, including the consequences of disobedience as exemplified ...

Ep 47. Living with Purpose

November 27, 2017 02:31 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

What is the point of what you do? Whether it's educational, career, or business pursuits, life is filled with transitions that end with the ultimate transition from this stage of our existence to the next. As we pass from this world we take nothing with us, and when we meet the angels in the grave we get hit with the reality that none of our titles, accolades, and material wealth meant nothing in and of themselves. Arriving at this realization before our death can trigger an existential cris...

Ep 46. The Road to Spiritual is Physical

November 19, 2017 10:23 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

The body is a sacred trust from God and similar to other material possessions we have under our care in this world we will be asked about how we took care of it. How we physically look is a manifestation of how we treat our bodies, and how we treat our bodies manifests in our mindset and how we conduct our lives. All this has a direct impact on our spiritual development. Topics addressed in this episode include the relationship between the impact of stress on the brain and physical exertio...

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