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 Prophetic Medicine": Its Concept and Origin  https://alandalusacademy.com/critical-perspectives-the-prophetic-medicine-its-concept-and-origin/#.Yfko6y8RqZx Subscribe to Ahmed Khan Podcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTmRBce3j6rRtOc-57znHQ Become a Member of Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 Prophetic Medicine": Its Concept and Origin <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/critical-perspectives-the-prophetic-medicine-its-concept-and-origin/#.Yfko6y8RqZx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://alandalusacademy.com/critical-perspectives-the-prophetic-medicine-its-concept-and-origin/#.Yfko6y8RqZx</a> Subscribe to Ahmed Khan Podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTmRBce3j6rRtOc-57znHQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDTmRBce3j6rRtOc-57znHQ</a> Become a Member of Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 92. The Prayer

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 Mosque. I wrote an article about Hamas back in 2014 during the Israeli assault on Gaza at the time. Sadly, not much has changed. I’m re-sharing it because we all need to get our facts straight and not fall victim to the rhetoric and gaslighting of propagandists, some of whom are the duped ones of our own community. This episode is an audio version of the article. Join Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 Mosque. I wrote an article about Hamas back in 2014 during the Israeli assault on Gaza at the time. Sadly, not much has changed. I’m re-sharing it because we all need to get our facts straight and not fall victim to the rhetoric and gaslighting of propagandists, some of whom are the duped ones of our own community. This episode is an audio version of the article. Join Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 91. Hamas and the Spirit of Palestinian Resistance

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 recent live session at Al-Andalus Academy's Halaqa covering the Hikam of Imam ibn 'Atā-illah that discuss obedience to Allah is shared. Join Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 recent live session at Al-Andalus Academy's Halaqa covering the Hikam of Imam ibn 'Atā-illah that discuss obedience to Allah is shared. Join Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 90. On Obedience and the Month We Ignore

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 was the nature of science and what expertise (if any) is required to discuss (with authority) an opinion in relation to science. What is science? How do we attain knowledge? Can we agree on any scientific fundamentals for discussion on which we can build knowledge and understanding? Intersecting with that we’ve seen discussions on God, reason and whether we can have science and religion speak to each other on these topics rather than as mutually exclusive areas of knowledge and practice.     It seemed fortuitous that one of the reasons I launched Al-Andalus Academy in January of 2020 was to offer courses that would synthesise our knowledge of the physical and spiritual world as Islamic civilizations have done in the past, without realizing that a pandemic would hit only a couple of months later that year and starkly bring these issues into focus.     With this in mind, this year’s booklist will focus on the nature of human reason and scientific inquiry and its relationship to Islam.  In this episode I'm sharing the recording of the first webinar for our first book of the year, Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Join Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 was the nature of science and what expertise (if any) is required to discuss (with authority) an opinion in relation to science. What is science? How do we attain knowledge? Can we agree on any scientific fundamentals for discussion on which we can build knowledge and understanding? Intersecting with that we’ve seen discussions on God, reason and whether we can have science and religion speak to each other on these topics rather than as mutually exclusive areas of knowledge and practice.   It seemed fortuitous that one of the reasons I launched Al-Andalus Academy in January of 2020 was to offer courses that would synthesise our knowledge of the physical and spiritual world as Islamic civilizations have done in the past, without realizing that a pandemic would hit only a couple of months later that year and starkly bring these issues into focus.   With this in mind, this year’s booklist will focus on the nature of human reason and scientific inquiry and its relationship to Islam. In this episode I'm sharing the recording of the first webinar for our first book of the year, Mistakes Were Made (but not by me) by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson. Join Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 88. Death and What Matters in Life

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/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 the late Algerian sociologist and philosopher Malek Bennabi between aesthetic and moral sensibilities as they manifest in the lived experience of the Western European and the Muslim is used as a framework to understand the current trends observed among Muslims in the West. Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast  https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 the late Algerian sociologist and philosopher Malek Bennabi between aesthetic and moral sensibilities as they manifest in the lived experience of the Western European and the Muslim is used as a framework to understand the current trends observed among Muslims in the West. Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 who loved humanity most, the best man to have ever lived, Muhammad ﷺ. Follow Mīzān Avenue on Crowd Cast to get updates on future online events at https://www.crowdcast.io/mizan_avenue Join Al-Andalus Academy today at https://www.alandalusacademy.com Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan  iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 who loved humanity most, the best man to have ever lived, Muhammad ﷺ. Follow Mīzān Avenue on Crowd Cast to get updates on future online events at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=VbpOfqtmWV0&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crowdcast.io%2Fmizan_avenue&amp;redir_token=JFOeyktErWIaVYZFW2shb6Hx6qR8MTU4NDk1NDM0OUAxNTg0ODY3OTQ5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.crowdcast.io/mizan_avenue</a> Join Al-Andalus Academy today at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=VbpOfqtmWV0&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.alandalusacademy.com&amp;redir_token=JFOeyktErWIaVYZFW2shb6Hx6qR8MTU4NDk1NDM0OUAxNTg0ODY3OTQ5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.alandalusacademy.com</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=VbpOfqtmWV0&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FMohamedGhilan&amp;redir_token=JFOeyktErWIaVYZFW2shb6Hx6qR8MTU4NDk1NDM0OUAxNTg0ODY3OTQ5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=VbpOfqtmWV0&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMohamedGhilan&amp;redir_token=JFOeyktErWIaVYZFW2shb6Hx6qR8MTU4NDk1NDM0OUAxNTg0ODY3OTQ5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=VbpOfqtmWV0&amp;event=video_description&amp;q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrmohamedghilan&amp;redir_token=JFOeyktErWIaVYZFW2shb6Hx6qR8MTU4NDk1NDM0OUAxNTg0ODY3OTQ5" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 the way they are? How should we as Muslims respond individually and collectively?  _____ Al-Andalus Academy https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/ Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website https://alandalusacademy.com/ Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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: <ol> <li>What are coronavirus and COVID-19?</li> <li>Where did it come from?</li> <li>How is it transmitted?</li> <li>How does it impact the body? Signs and symptoms?</li> <li>Why are governments and people reacting the way they are?</li> <li>How should we as Muslims respond individually and collectively?</li> </ol> _____ Al-Andalus Academy <a href="https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://alandalusacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://alandalusacademy.com/</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 84. Coronavirus and Mosques

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

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احسن الله اليك، الله يرحم والديك 
اني احبك في الله

جزاك الله خير

Mohamed Ghilan

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 activism in light of the Quran, changing attitudes towards homosexual practice and same-sex marriage, and a survey of the Quran's account of what happened with Lot and his people who rejected him.   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.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 activism in light of the Quran, changing attitudes towards homosexual practice and same-sex marriage, and a survey of the Quran's account of what happened with Lot and his people who rejected him. Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 thirst. This 5-part series explores the inner dimensions of fasting through covering two texts from Imam Abu Hāmid al-Ghazaālī's magnum opus "Ihya' Uloom ad'Deen" (Revivification of the Religious Sciences". The first text covered was "The Book of Breaking the Two Desires", and the second was "The Book of the Secrets of Fasting".  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.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 thirst. This 5-part series explores the inner dimensions of fasting through covering two texts from Imam Abu Hāmid al-Ghazaālī's magnum opus "Ihya' Uloom ad'Deen" (Revivification of the Religious Sciences". The first text covered was "The Book of Breaking the Two Desires", and the second was "The Book of the Secrets of Fasting".  Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 rests as per the Hadith of Jibreel peace be upon him - the Signs of the Hour.  This was not a storytelling talk. Knowledge and action in Islam are intimately linked, and knowledge of the Signs of the Hour implies an imperative to act, which means there’s a whole aspect of fiqh most of us haven’t been exposed to. I hope to be a means of elucidating this area so that it serves as an antidote in these confusing times where a person wakes up a believer and becomes a disbeliever in the evening, or ends his day as a believer and wakes up a disbeliever. May Allah protect us all from such tribulations. _____ JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 rests as per the Hadith of Jibreel peace be upon him - the Signs of the Hour. This was not a storytelling talk. Knowledge and action in Islam are intimately linked, and knowledge of the Signs of the Hour implies an imperative to act, which means there’s a whole aspect of fiqh most of us haven’t been exposed to. I hope to be a means of elucidating this area so that it serves as an antidote in these confusing times where a person wakes up a believer and becomes a disbeliever in the evening, or ends his day as a believer and wakes up a disbeliever. May Allah protect us all from such tribulations. _____ JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

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

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 commentary on this work during a weekend intensive with al-Hikam Institute in Brisbane, Australia in September 2018, the audio recordings of which will be released over episodes 72 to 77 in this podcast. JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 commentary on this work during a weekend intensive with al-Hikam Institute in Brisbane, Australia in September 2018, the audio recordings of which will be released over episodes 72 to 77 in this podcast. JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org%2Fandalus-book-club" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Fmohamed-ghilan%2Fid1093009815" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

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

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Ep 13. The Halal Bubble & the Sunnah Imperative to Go Vegan

Modern culture can be characterized as one that elevates feeling over fact and equivocates between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome. Islamic cosmology and the Quran teach that the male and the female are equal, yet different opposing parts of a whole. Their relationship is that of complementarity as opposed to sameness. Despite the indefatigable efforts to attribute all differences between men and women to social roles imposed by culture and upbringing, studies in the fields of anatomy, neuroscience, psychology, and social psychology have established that nature plays an important role in producing differences that make men and women as collective group significantly different from each other in some key areas. Though a spectrum may exist in some of their traits, men and women are each distinct from one another and these differences give rise to differences in disease, behaviour, and what they consider as priorities in life. Topics addressed in this episode include the cosmological role and status of women in Revelation and Prophethood, impact of sex hormones on brain development, emergence of sex differences between boys and girls, differences in personality traits between men and women, and how these underlie the gender pay gap. Website http://www.andalusonline.org JOIN Andalus Book Club http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

Modern culture can be characterized as one that elevates feeling over fact and equivocates between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome. Islamic cosmology and the Quran teach that the male and the female are equal, yet different opposing parts of a whole. Their relationship is that of complementarity as opposed to sameness. Despite the indefatigable efforts to attribute all differences between men and women to social roles imposed by culture and upbringing, studies in the fields of anatomy, neuroscience, psychology, and social psychology have established that nature plays an important role in producing differences that make men and women as collective group significantly different from each other in some key areas. Though a spectrum may exist in some of their traits, men and women are each distinct from one another and these differences give rise to differences in disease, behaviour, and what they consider as priorities in life. Topics addressed in this episode include the cosmological role and status of women in Revelation and Prophethood, impact of sex hormones on brain development, emergence of sex differences between boys and girls, differences in personality traits between men and women, and how these underlie the gender pay gap. Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 40. The Male is NOT Like the Female

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 dedicated to Muslim men. JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 dedicated to Muslim men. JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org%2Fandalus-book-club" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Fmohamed-ghilan%2Fid1093009815" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 71. On Toxic Masculinity

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 episode include a timeline of the change in Muslim public opinion of Shaykh Hamza, the role of the news and social media in shaping the Muslim psyche and social psychology, and the forwarning Hadiths with instructions for how to conduct oneself in times like this. Articles Discussed in this Episode The Chattering Classes by Shaykh Nuh Keller Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman Moscovici, S., &amp; Zavalloni, M. (1969). The group as a polarizer of attitudes. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 12(2), 125-135 Bandura, A., Grusec, J. E., &amp; Menlove, F. L. (1967). Vicarious Extinction of Avoidance Behavior. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 5(1), 16-23 JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 episode include a timeline of the change in Muslim public opinion of Shaykh Hamza, the role of the news and social media in shaping the Muslim psyche and social psychology, and the forwarning Hadiths with instructions for how to conduct oneself in times like this. Articles Discussed in this Episode <a href="https://untotheone.com/articles/the-chattering-classes/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Chattering Classes by Shaykh Nuh Keller</a> <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Amusing-Ourselves-Death-Discourse-Business/dp/014303653X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1Y53FMXGX7P5P&amp;keywords=amusing+ourselves+to+death&amp;qid=1563390862&amp;s=gateway&amp;sprefix=islam+and+the+destiiny+of+man%2Caps%2C420&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Amusing Ourselves to Death by Neil Postman</a> <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1969-12889-001" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moscovici, S., &amp; Zavalloni, M. (1969). The group as a polarizer of attitudes. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 12(2), 125-135</a> <a href="https://psycnet.apa.org/record/1967-04374-001" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bandura, A., Grusec, J. E., &amp; Menlove, F. L. (1967). Vicarious Extinction of Avoidance Behavior. Journal Of Personality And Social Psychology, 5(1), 16-23</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 78. Scholars, Rulers, and Your Greatest Enemy

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Ep 17. Why Do Men Have An Easier Life As Muslims than Women?

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 explaining religious themes such as repentance, the effects of sin, the nature of the struggle against the lower self, envy, reliance on divine planning and many others.  The work concentrates on the practical steps and the essential states of being for a novice to realize, and as such, serves as a beneficial guide for both beginners and more advanced students. _____ JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 explaining religious themes such as repentance, the effects of sin, the nature of the struggle against the lower self, envy, reliance on divine planning and many others. The work concentrates on the practical steps and the essential states of being for a novice to realize, and as such, serves as a beneficial guide for both beginners and more advanced students. _____ JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="http://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

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

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Ep 27. Is Your Behaviour Determined By Your Situation?

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Ep 11. A Muslim Agnostic?

Ep 23. Thinking of Converting to Islam?

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 crisis. This is not a matter of addressing our specific purpose, but a matter of answering the larger question of life's purpose. Topics addressed in this episode include the conception of Islam as a state of being as opposed to a religion, what makes humans different from animals, and the Quranic conception of how knowledge of God is attained. 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.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 crisis. This is not a matter of addressing our specific purpose, but a matter of answering the larger question of life's purpose. Topics addressed in this episode include the conception of Islam as a state of being as opposed to a religion, what makes humans different from animals, and the Quranic conception of how knowledge of God is attained. Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 47. Living with Purpose

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 Cycle of Oppression  http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/masculine-feminine-and-a-cycle-of-oppression/ 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.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

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 <a href="http://andalusonline.org/2018/03/30/feminism-and-use-of-the-secular-to-save-tradition/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://andalusonline.org/2018/03/30/feminism-and-use-of-the-secular-to-save-tradition/</a> Masculine, Feminine, and a Cycle of Oppression <a href="http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/masculine-feminine-and-a-cycle-of-oppression/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/masculine-feminine-and-a-cycle-of-oppression/</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 53. Feminism and Leaving Social Media

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported to have said, "Every newborn is born upon the Fitra, then their parents will turn them into a Jew, a Christian, or a Magian." Topics addressed in this episode include the questions: What is the Fitra, and how does it relate to instinct and to human nature? Is morality innate or acquired? What constitutes a universal human trait? And are we born with the capacity to reason or do we acquire this from our parents and through education? Website http://www.andalusonline.org JOIN Andalus Book Club http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Become a Supporter through Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Facebook Page http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is reported to have said, "Every newborn is born upon the Fitra, then their parents will turn them into a Jew, a Christian, or a Magian." Topics addressed in this episode include the questions: What is the Fitra, and how does it relate to instinct and to human nature? Is morality innate or acquired? What constitutes a universal human trait? And are we born with the capacity to reason or do we acquire this from our parents and through education? Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 37. Human Nature and the Fitra

Ep 18. The Gap between Islam and Modernity

The Halal Bubble and the Sunnah Imperative to Go Vegan http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/vegan-sunnah/ Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter Handle: @mohamedghilan Website: www.mohamedghilan.com iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815 Music: The Burdah by Imam Al Busayri performed by Ahbab Al Mustafa

The Halal Bubble and the Sunnah Imperative to Go Vegan <a href="http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/vegan-sunnah/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://almadinainstitute.org/blog/vegan-sunnah/</a> Facebook Page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter Handle: @mohamedghilan Website: <a href="http://www.mohamedghilan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.mohamedghilan.com</a> iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a> Music: The Burdah by Imam Al Busayri performed by Ahbab Al Mustafa

Ep 14. Would the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ be Vegan Today?

On September 15th, 2017 I was invited by the Muslim Student Association at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia to participate in a discussion panel the Peter Slezak, a philosopher of science. The general theme was the question "If God Exists, Where is He?" We spoke for close to 3 hours on a number of topics under this wide umbrella, which included what is God, what is science, the nature of belief, the nature of morality, rationalism vs. empiricism, the problem of evil, and ethics.  This episode is the audio recording of the evening. The video of the event can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhNdIIJ5o0w 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.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815

On September 15th, 2017 I was invited by the Muslim Student Association at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia to participate in a discussion panel the Peter Slezak, a philosopher of science. The general theme was the question "If God Exists, Where is He?" We spoke for close to 3 hours on a number of topics under this wide umbrella, which included what is God, what is science, the nature of belief, the nature of morality, rationalism vs. empiricism, the problem of evil, and ethics.  This episode is the audio recording of the evening. The video of the event can be viewed at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhNdIIJ5o0w" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhNdIIJ5o0w</a> Become a Supporter through Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/mohamed-ghilan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 44. If God Exists, Where is He?

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 through Patreon: www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan Website www.andalusonline.org JOIN Andalus Book Club www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club Facebook Page www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter twitter.com/MohamedGhilan iTunes Podcast itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815

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 through Patreon: <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.patreon.com/MohamedGhilan</a> Website <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org</a> JOIN Andalus Book Club <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.andalusonline.org%2Fandalus-book-club" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.andalusonline.org/andalus-book-club</a> Facebook Page <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fdrmohamedghilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan</a> Twitter <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2FMohamedGhilan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">twitter.com/MohamedGhilan</a> iTunes Podcast <a href="https://exit.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitunes.apple.com%2Fca%2Fpodcast%2Fmohamed-ghilan%2Fid1093009815" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/moham…lan/id1093009815</a>

Ep 69. I Was Blessed with Her Love

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