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In this final talk of a three-part series, Emergence executive editor and Sufi teacher Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee speaks about two essential elements needed if we are to tend to a relationship of reverence with the Earth: humility and offering. To ground ourselves in respect for the power of the Earth, and respond to Her unconditional generosity, we can begin by remembering to de-center our needs, and instead ask ourselves: What attitude towards the seasons can help me develop a relationship to place? How can I respond with love not only to the wonder, but to the pain of the Earth? When we are rooted in this space of humility and offering, we can remain open and present with Her beauty and loss. Read the transcript. Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons. Artwork by Thoth Adan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week on the show, the Portland-based group of Roman Norfleet, Harlan Silverman, and Kennedy Verrett, aka The Cosmic Tones Research Trio. “Cosmic” is a term that has, thanks to critics and writers, become a little overused. Practically every indie rock band or country-based singer/songwriter with an effects pedal employs “cosmic” touches these days. But in the case of the Trio? Well, it's actually earned. Inspired by the spiritual jazz of Alice Coltrane and Pharoah Sanders, the experimental outer space jams of the Sun Ra Arkestra, and the spacious, meditative soundscapes of Laraaji, the Trio's sound is one based in deep harmonic resonance and the idea that music can, in a very real sense, heal listeners. Your mileage may vary, of course, but listening to the deep and searching sounds of the group's new self-titled album, out October 24 via Mississippi Records, we find ourselves contemplating notions of inner sound, of a kind of music that plays deep down, at the core of all there is. In this conversation, we speak with the Tones about a variety of topics, including the influence of Sun Ra, the musings of Sufi mystic Hazrat Inayat Khan, whose book, The Mysticism of Sound and Music is a foundational text for the Trio, the group's ecumenical approach to musical spirituality. “Cosmic” may be a loaded term these days, but as the Trio explains in this interview, we are each our own little cosmos; we hope the following conversation brings you into deeper engagement with the universal within you. It certainly did so for us. We're brought to you by Aquarium Drunkard, an independent music media crew headed by Justin Gage. Over at Aquarium Drunkard, you'll gain access to 20 years of music writing, playlist, essays, mixtapes, radio special, podcasts, videos and more.
We are in need of stories that can help us navigate the complexity of our moment: both the unfolding ecological catastrophe and the love we feel for our burning world. This second talk in a series given by Emergence executive editor and Sufi teacher Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee at our Song of the Seasons retreat on Whidbey Island explores how the story of birth, growth, decay, and death told by the seasons, regardless of where one is in the world, invites us into a space of reverence that offers a container for holding love and loss amid the vast ecological changes reshaping our Earth. Read the transcript. Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons. Artwork by Thoth Adan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selected excertps of poems from Rumi - translations by F. Hadland Davis and R.A. Nicholson.Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī (30 September 1207 – 17 December 1273), was a 13th-century Persian poet, faqih, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan in Greater Iran. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions.Music: Envato Elements - Licensed music
As an introduction to the themes within our latest print volume, Seasons, we're sharing a series of talks over the next few weeks given by Emergence executive editor and Sufi teacher Emmanuel Vaughan-Lee at our Song of the Seasons retreat on Whidbey Island. This first talk explores the cyclical nature of the seasons, and how when we devote our attention to these cycles over time, their continuous variation reveals itself, unfurling like a spiral that draws us deeper into kinship with the Earth. If we find the courage to remember ourselves not as impervious to the rhythms of the seasons, but as profoundly connected to them, we can begin to open to their sacred invitation. Read the transcript. Discover our latest print edition, Volume 6: Seasons. Artwork by Thoth Adan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sufism is one of the doors to Islam for many in the West and the story of the Sufi mystic poet Jalal Ad-Din Ar-Rumi has captivated people for centuries. Rumi brought Islam to the Greek speaking world of his time and still his poetry reveals the beauty of Islam today across the world. In this episode we learn the history of Rumi with Muhammad Ali Mojaradi aka Sharghzadeh, a Persian translator, Persian language teacher, and founder of Persian Poetics. Listen and learn from the life of the beloved poet Rumi and how his words still stir hearts of Muslims and non-Muslims alike even to this day.Check out the book!“The Flame of Love” Translated by Muhammad Ali Mojaradihttps://www.sharghzadeh.com/the-flame-of-love-bookLearn Persian Poetry with Muhammad Ali Mojaradi at Persian Poeticshttps://www.persianpoetics.com/#muslimpodcast #islamicpodcast #sufism #rumi #islamicpoetry #islamichistoryPomoroi: https://pomoroi.com/ansariMention the podcast for a FREE ConsultationProvision Capital: https://www.provisioncapital.comHabbah: https://www.habbah.ioAyubi CollectiveFREE 10-Part Masterclass “How to Build Your Own Multi-Billion Dollar Business”https://www.ayubi.com/ansariAlif Network: https://Alif.build/network-tapSupport Us On Patreon @ https://www.patreon.com/ansaripodcast0:00 The Life Story of Rumi6:00 The Conference of the Birds12:55 Shams, The Mystical Teacher27:05 The Jurists Teach Law, Not Love32:37 Teachings and Death of Shams36:48 Why the Poems about Shams?45:56 Why Was Rumi so Beloved by People?59:38 Sufi Orders, Cults, or Hippie Islam?1:09:35 Rumi's Poetry and Fame1:13:37 Sharghzadeh's Personal Journey1:24:05 A Final PoemListen on All Audio Platforms: https://tr.ee/JeX-ILYSyjFollow The Ansari PodcastInstagram: https://instagram.com/ansaripodcastTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@theansaripodcastTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/ansaripodcast
Over the past few decades, archaeologists have excavated the remnants of a little-known Muslim kingdom from beneath hotels, parking lots, and even a convent in the Spanish city of Murcia. Cast into the shadows by the splendors of Granada, in its heyday Murcia was a flourishing kingdom that welcomed both Sufi mystics and Italian merchants. The main figure responsible for this was a man of many names. He was officially known on the coins he minted as Muhammad ibn Saʿd, but he was more widely known in Arabic by the mysterious moniker Ibn Mardanish. And to the Christians of Spain—who were often his allies—he was el Rey Lobo: the Wolf King. In this episode, we take a historical tour of medieval Murcia and the stylish palace of Ibn Mardanish, before tracing how in later centuries his memory was burdened with various competing messages. Nile Green talks to Abigail Krasner Balbale, author of The Wolf King: Ibn Mardanish and the Construction of Power in al-Andalus (Cornell University Press, 2022).
In this talk, Banshō weaves together spiritual poems from across traditions—Christian, Sufi, Taoist, and Zen—to show how poetry can be a living expression of dharma. Beginning with reflections on the rarity of “radical presence,” he invites us to experience poetry as more than words: as truth, practice, heart, and shared human experience. Through poems like Joyce Rupp's The Perfect Cup, David Whyte's Everything is Waiting for You, Rumi's The Guest House, and Dōgen's timeless verses, he illustrates how beauty, impermanence, and the fullness of human emotions all belong to practice. The talk closes with selections from the Tao Te Ching, pointing to the great mystery—emptiness, interconnection, and the way of reality—revealed in the ordinary and the fleeting.This talk was given on September 21st 2025 during the GVZM Sunday Program. ★ Support this podcast ★
In this rich and winding episode of Mind Yo' Life, recorded at Morgenstern's Bookstore Podcast Studio in Bloomington, Andrew sits down with the unforgettable Spyridon “Strats” Stratigos—a man whose life reads like a multi-act play with just the right mix of drama, comedy, philosophy, and breakfast food. Strats is a film actor (Rudy, Hoosiers), stage performer, restaurateur, community advocate, and self-proclaimed “occasional mystic.” He's been a referee on screen, a board member at Bloomingfoods, and a breakfast innovator behind some of Bloomington's most beloved dishes. He's also got deep roots in Indiana's spiritual and arts scenes—dabbling in Sufi dance, ashram life, and yogic traditions during his time at IU. Throughout the episode, Strats shares stories from movie sets, fraternity life, kitchen chaos, spiritual journeys, and the beautiful contradictions of life in Solsberry, Indiana. He and Andrew explore what it means to live many lives at once—and how art, food, faith, and storytelling can keep a community connected. And just when the philosophy gets a little too deep, Strats takes on a hilarious custom quiz crafted just for him, featuring questions about Rudy, restaurant memories, and how he might answer if ever mistaken for a mystical breakfast item Podcast Studio Sponsor Podcast Sponsor Podcast Sponsor JF WALKER INVESTMENTS 812-327-0889
What does it mean to truly know God in a world drowning in distractions, noise, and false guides? In this deeply inspiring conversation, writer and spiritual traveler Michael Sugich shares his extraordinary journey from the stages of America's theater to the timeless wisdom of Islam and Sufism.Michael Sugich is an acclaimed American writer and spiritual traveler who converted to Islam in his early twenties. He has authored several celebrated works, including Signs on the Horizons, Hearts Turn, and the nine-volume series The Exemplars for Our Time (co-authored with photographer Peter Sanders), which document stories of faith, repentance, and the lives of contemporary saints.Michael opens up about his youth in the 1960s, his spiritual awakening, and the transformative role of Sufi teachers and authentic spiritual guides. We dive into the purpose of religion, the dangers of self-guided spirituality in the “Shaykh Google” age, and how seekers today can discern truth from illusion.This episode is a treasure chest for anyone seeking authentic spirituality, the meaning of Islam, and the path of the heart.Episode Breakdown:00:00 mins – Introduction & Michael Sugich's journey across the world01:24 mins – Discovering Islam through Sufism and the power of repetition06:30 mins – A life-changing teenage spiritual experience10:00 mins – Sufism as an integral part of Islam (Islam, Iman, Ihsan)14:43 mins – The importance of travel & seeking authentic teachers20:16 mins – The role of spiritual guides and the dangers of false sheikhs30:18 mins – Why Sharia and Tasawwuf cannot be separated36:50 mins – The rise of “Shaykh Google” & pitfalls of online spirituality42:00 mins – Colonialism, modern crises, and forgetting the true purpose of religion46:15 mins – Islam as a toolkit to know God (not identity or politics)49:54 mins – The power of Dhikr and remembrance of God54:47 mins – True vs false spiritual teachers: red flags and green flags1:10:00 mins – Stories of saints, miracles, and the subtle signs of sincerity1:18:10 mins – Why authentic sheikhs live ordinary lives, not cult-like ones1:21:15 mins – Destiny, connection, and the secret of finding a true guideClosing mins – Final reflections on spirituality, humility, and knowing GodStay Connected with The Growth Mindset:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silawath_irshad/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheGrowthMindsetwithSilawathIrshadFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/silawathirshad/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silawathirshad/You can reach out to Michael Sugich below, and the list of books written is mentioned below:Books: Signs on the Horizons, Hearts Turn, The Exemplars for Our TimeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.sugich/
In this online lecture delivered via Zoom, Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera reflected on The Spiritual Teachings of Shaykh Yusuf Motala. The talk began with a brief historical overview of the Chishti Sufi tradition in India, outlining its deep roots in spiritual refinement, service, and remembrance of Allah. Dr. Mangera then introduced the influential role of Shaykh Yusuf Motala's own teacher, Shaykh Zakariyya Kandhlawi, whose guidance and scholarship shaped Shaykh Yusuf's journey on the path of Tasawwuf. The lecture highlighted Shaykh Yusuf Motala's unique approach to leadership — marked by a soft, compassionate character and a gentle “hands-off” style of management that empowered his students and institutions to flourish. Through these qualities, he embodied the essence of the Sufi path: humility, selflessness, and trust in Allah. This session offered not only historical insights but also practical lessons in spiritual living, drawing from Shaykh Yusuf Motala's life and legacy as a guide for seekers today.
Salima Adelstein is a Master Healer, a Sufi Spiritual Guide, and the co-founder of The University of Sufism, a non-profit, religious organization whose vision is to open the heart of humanity to the Reality of Divine Love, Gnostic understanding and complete healing.In this conversation we discuss:Understanding SufismThe central practices of the SufiThe power of remembrancePurification of the heartHow asking "what do I love?" is a step towards the SourceCo-founding the University of SufismBecoming a spiritual healerSufism teaching AI...and more!Learn more about Salima and her work at https://sufiuniversity.org/ and https://sufi.net/5c/.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our recently-launched member platform gives you access to a ton of free & exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netMusic by Chris Merenda
He was born to Muslim parents in Konitsa of Albania — the ancient region of Epirus. His father was a prominent ruler among the Muslims and a member of the Sufi order, sometimes called dervishes, a mystical Islamic sect. John himself became a prominent Sufi and settled in Joannina. Though not a Christian, he attended to his conscience and lived a sober and prayerful life. Over time, he became increasingly attracted to the Christian faith and, in time, asked for holy Baptism. No Christian in his region dared to baptize him, knowing the reprisals that would follow. So John migrated to Ithaka, was baptized, and settled there in a village called Xiromeron, where he married and lived as a simple countryman. In 1813, John's father somehow learned where he was, and that he had become a Christian. He sent two Sufis to bring him back and restore him to the Muslim faith. Because of this, the Ottoman authorities on Ithaka learned who he was and brought him before a judge. To each of the judge's questions John would only reply 'I am a Christian and I am called John.' Realizing that no amount of persuasion or coercion would move him, the authorities determined to behead him. At his execution, since they would not loose his hands so that he could make the sign of the Cross, John cried out 'Lord, Remember me when Thou comest into Thy Kingdom!' With these words he submitted himself to a Martyr's end. The Turks intended to leave his body for the dogs, but pious Christians retrieved it and secretly gave it honorable burial.
Have you ever felt like you're giving so much of yourself that you've lost touch with who you really are?We're diving into a soul-nourishing conversation with Dr. Saloumeh DeGood — licensed clinical psychologist and President of the Sufi Psychology Association.Saloumeh bridges ancient Sufi wisdom with modern psychology to help us understand and reconnect with our true essence. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or spiritually disconnected, this episode might just be the balm your soul's been seeking.We explore:What Sufism actually is (hint: it's more than Rumi + whirling dervishes!)How Sufi Psychology differs from traditional Western therapyThe deeper meaning of self-knowledge and how it leads to transformationA powerful, heart-centered Sufi meditation techniqueWhy burnout isn't just emotional — it's spiritual disconnectionHow to return to your true self beneath all the layers of thought, emotion, and identityPlus, you'll hear how Saloumeh's work helped frontline caregivers during the height of COVID, and how her spiritual approach is healing minds and hearts around the world.This episode is your invitation to pause, breathe, and remember the deeper you.MORE FROM DR. SALOUMEH DEGOODLearn more about the Sufi Psychology Association: https://sufipsychology.orgFollow on Instagram @sufipsychology Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.
This week's podcast guest Filip Holm has a master's degree in Comparative religion and has studied the topic extensively for many years. He brings that experience to Let's Talk Religion to provide a reliable source of information about religion, history & philosophy. Let's Talk Religion is one of the most popular educational Youtube channels and podcasts in the world. Exploring topics ranging from the major religions of the world to small, relatively unknown schools of thought, philosophers and mystics, Filip brings academic rigour and methodology to a topic that is often very oversimplified and misrepresented through entertaining and well produced content.In this episode we cover the following topics:Sufi history and traditionSufi practicesSufi poetry – RumiVisit Filip:https://www.instagram.com/itsfilipholm/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9dRb4fbJQIbQ3KHJZF_z0ghttps://itsfilipholm.com/My Law of Positivism Healing Oracle Card Deck:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/healingoracle.htmlMy book The Law of Positivism – Live a life of higher vibrations, love and gratitude:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/book.html My readings and healing sessions:https://www.lawofpositivism.com/offerings.htmlVisit Law of Positivism:https://www.instagram.com/lawofpositivism/Website: https://www.lawofpositivism.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawofpositivism/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/lawofpositivism
Send us a textThis episode provides a re-reading of a talk i gave on Tuesday 14th January 2025 at the County Hotel, Lytham St Annes:The Nature of God: Relational vs. impersonalSpiritual Enlightenment vs. Salvation by GraceJesus Christ's Role: Son of God vs. mystical prophetScriptural Authority vs. Esoteric KnowledgeMy exploration not only identifies philosophical tensions but also highlights how the gospel of Jesus Christ provides what I believe is a comprehensive, grace-based solution for the human soul.For the complete script and notes, visit my Patreon Page.The Balance of GrayFaith That Challenges. Conversations that Matter. Laughs included. Subscribe Now!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showTo listen to my monthly church history podcast, subscribe at; https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.com For an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com
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"Ishrat-e-qatra hai dariya mein fana ho jana, dard ka had se guzarna hai dava ho jana."Mirza Ghalib's timeless couplet hides a powerful truth: that true healing often comes from the deepest suffering. In this episode, we explore how Ghalib's poetry connects with:Sufi spirituality and the idea of dissolving the selfTherapy & mental health in today's worldExistential crisis & philosophy from Viktor Frankl to modern psychologyWhy this 19th-century verse still resonates with anyone struggling with pain and healing todayIf you've ever felt broken, searching for meaning, or curious about how poetry meets therapy, this episode is for you.#Ghalib #UrduPoetry #MentalHealth #Therapy #ExistentialCrisis #Healing #Sufism #Spirituality #Kavinaama #Podcast
Julia Considine Pierce is a children's book author, educator, and advocate for the health and wellness of women and girls. For over twenty years, she has empowered women and girls through individual support and workshops, helping them honor their bodies and inspire their spirits while fostering their spiritual growth and health. Julia has shared her expertise in the public school system, where she taught puberty and sexual health education in addition to teaching health at the local community college. Julia earned a Master of Public Health degree from UNC-Chapel Hill Gillings School of Global Public Health. Her graduate research was a collaboration with the N.C. Department of Public Instruction to determine how the Healthful Living Essential Standards are taught, who teaches them, what resources are used, and what additional support is needed. This qualitative research examined all the health standards, focusing on reproductive health and safety. Her research earned an Impact Award from the UNC Graduate School, which acknowledges research that benefits the people of North Carolina. Additionally, Julia earned a Master of Divinity degree from the University of Sufism. Her MDiv research included interviewing female Sufi teachers from across the globe about the interplay of female reproductive health and spirituality. Her work and research inspired the concept for a book series aimed at supporting girls and women across their lifespans. The first in the series, My Body is Sacred, Tales of Health and Wellness for Little Girls, was published in May 2025. In this episode, Julia and I talk about reproductive health for young people. We discuss tools for building body confidence and self-respect from an early age and how her book fills a critical gap in girls' health education. Connect with Julia: juliasumaya.com Social Media https://www.instagram.com/mybodyissacredbook?igsh=YjdvNjY0b2tsMjM4&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/16jCiLiW99/?mibextid=wwXIfr You can purchase My Body Is Sacred: Tales of Health and Wellness for Little Girls here: https://otterpine.com/my-body-is-sacred/ Let's Talk About It! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Relationships! Let's Talk About It - the show to help you forge deeper, more meaningful connections and relationships with those around you. If you enjoyed this week's episode, please head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to the show, and leave us a rating and review. You can check out the original songs I have sung in my podcast at Pripo's Podcast Songs. Don't forget to visit our website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Share your favorite episodes on social media to help others build better, more meaningful relationships. And if our content has helped you forge deeper connections and more meaningful relationships, be sure to help support the show by visiting our Support the Podcast page! Theme music “These Streets” provided by Adi the Monk Sound Production by Matt Carlson
Send us a textWhat happens when spiritual traditions find you despite yourself? In this inspiring conversation, Catherine Corona, DSS —award-winning filmmaker, singer, composer, and author—shares how sixty years of meditation and encounters with Sufi masters, Lakota elders, and faith leaders transformed her path.Catherine reveals how she used spiritual practice to heal her body when doctors said it was impossible. After surviving cancer three times, she describes the visualization technique that healed her crushed ureter without surgery: “You take your soul, which is perfect, and you put it in your body in the places that have disease. Nothing that is not perfect can be in the presence of the soul.”Her Soul and Spirit program distills decades of wisdom into five daily practices—invocations, teachings, affirmations, chanting, and meditation—that take just 5–7 minutes. With humor and heart, she explains how to live with “multidimensional awareness” while embracing ordinary life.Through practical wisdom and profound stories, Catherine invites listeners to see that “you are not a physical person reaching for a spiritual life—you're a spiritual entity having a physical experience.” This episode is a roadmap for anyone seeking healing, soul connection, and everyday joy. Support the show
This episode is dedicated to American psychiatrist and author Robert Jay Lifton, who recently passed after decades of research into the psychology of totalism. “Doctrine over person” is one of Lifton's eight criteria of thought reform; it's widely considered to be a defining characteristic of the cultic headspace. But how exactly does it function? Meet T Brown. In 1997, T entered a Sufi group as a free-thinking, openly gay man. But he eventually discarded his personal eccentricities, married a woman, and became a public defender of the group's apolitical, anti-vax ideology. In this episode, T shares how his life became “occupied” by the guru's teachings. When the pandemic gave him the space he needed, T finally separated from the group after 23 years, and the journey of cult recovery began. Five years later, T is completing his doctoral dissertation and is debuting the performance of "A Cult Piece" at the Melbourne Fringe Festival. He tells us how the cult mindset impacted his choices, his family, and his sense of self. And he shares what it was like coming out of the cult (and to his wife) to re-enter the real world, free and disoriented. This episode is a deep dive into the paradox that often defines the journey of cult recovery. The end is just the beginning. Embodiment informs critical thinking. Art imitates life. And audacious self-acceptance slowly and steadily dispels a once all-consuming ideology.Learn more about T Brown by visiting his QuitYourCult YouTube channel.Support the showThe stories and opinions shared in this episode are based on personal experience and are not intended to malign any individual, group, or organization.Join The Deeper Pulse at Patreon for weekly bonus episodes + other exclusive bonus content. Follow The Deeper Pulse on IG @thedeeperpulse + @candiceschutter for more regular updates.
T Matthew Brown was raised in a secular, supportive household that valued intellect. He was out as gay from when he was 12. So how did he end up in a Sufi cult, with his named change, and married to a woman. It's not a wild story. Its indoctrination and inculturation by degrees. But its such an interesting story. Tee is bringing his performance art piece to Melbourne from the 30th of September to the 5th Octover, 5:30pm every night at Spielhaus in Melbourne. Get your tickets here melbournefringe.com.au/whats-on/events/cult-piece and follow him on Instagram at @quityourcult
Can anxiety truly be healed naturally—and fast? In this powerful episode of Healthy Waves, we explore what it takes to reclaim peace of mind, energy, and soul alignment in just 45 days. Host Avik Chakraborty is joined by Dr. Shirley Piccarreto, a naturopathic doctor and bestselling author, and Greg Lee, founder of the Lyme Research & Healing Center, who combine their holistic, clinical, and spiritual insights into one healing blueprint. From hidden causes like mold, parasites, and gut issues to game-changing therapies like molecular hydrogen and emotional microcurrents, this episode uncovers what most doctors miss. Discover how daily rituals, breathwork, yoga, and divine healing practices can calm your nervous system, balance your hormones, and quiet the chaos within. If anxiety has left you feeling out of control, this conversation is your starting point to reclaim your power, naturally. About the Guests:Dr. Shirley Piccarreto is a Doctor of Naturopathy, bestselling author of Healthy, Lean, and Sexy at Any Age, and creator of the Wise Woman's Way. She helps women over 50 naturally restore hormonal balance, vitality, and mental peace using ancient practices and herbal remedies. Greg Lee is an acupuncturist, herbalist, and founder of the Lyme Research & Healing Center in Maryland. Formerly a NASA engineer, he now uses advanced diagnostic scanning, molecular hydrogen therapy, and Sufi healing to help people recover from chronic illness and anxiety. Key Takeaways : Anxiety often has physical roots, including hidden infections, gut-brain inflammation, mold toxicity, and hormone imbalances—not just emotional stress. Dr. Shirley shares how supporting adrenal glands and calming the nervous system through herbs, breathwork, and yoga can reverse anxiety naturally. Greg highlights the impact of environmental mold and neurotoxins on panic attacks and insomnia, often missed by conventional medicine. Molecular hydrogen therapy and frequency-specific microcurrents are effective for calming the brain, especially for patients with Lyme or mold exposure. Both experts emphasize the power of daily rituals, grounding, gratitude, and breath to rewire the nervous system and restore control. Anxiety doesn't have to take years to heal. With the right support, you can see noticeable change in just 30–45 days. Emotional handholding, clarity on root causes, and empowering clients to participate in their healing are key components of success. Connect with the Guests:Dr. Shirley PiccarretoWebsite: drshirleysays.live/wiseFollow her for daily natural wellness tips on Facebook Greg LeeWebsite: www.lymeresearchcenter.comFree Guide: lymeresearchcenter.com/HEALTHYPhone (US): (301) 228-3764Community: Heal for Real Online Training Hub Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik CHECK PODCAST SHOWS & BE A GUEST: All 19 Podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind OUR SERVICES: Business Podcast Management – Learn More Individual Podcast Support – Explore Here Share Your Story – Submit Now STAY CONNECTED:• Medium – @contentbyavik• YouTube – @healthymindbyavik• Instagram – @healthyminds.pod• Facebook – Healthy Mind Podcast• LinkedIn Page – Healthy Mind By Avik• LinkedIn – Avik Chakraborty• Twitter – @podhealthclub• Pinterest – @Avikpodhealth SHARE YOUR REVIEW: Google Review – Leave a Review Video Testimonial – Submit Yours #podmatch #healthymind #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #MindfulnessMatters #NaturalHealing #AnxietyRelief #HormoneHealth #YogaTherapy #GutBrainConnection #AlternativeMedicine #HealingNaturally #ChronicIllnessSupport #SufiHealing #WomensHealth #LymeDiseaseRecovery #SelfCare #MeditationPractice #EssentialOils #MolecularHydrogen #healthpodcast #mentalhealthpodcast #trending #youtube #fyp #explore #tiktok #anxietyhealing #overcomeanxiety #mindbodysoul
Murat Tekbilek is a Turkish percussionist celebrated for his dynamic artistry and deep roots in Middle Eastern music. Growing up in a family of renowned musicians, he has performed since childhood and spent over a decade as the lead percussionist in his father Omar Faruk Tekbilek's ensembles. Specializing in darbuka, def, and bendir, Murat has appeared on stages worldwide, from intimate belly dance shows and weddings to international concerts and festivals. His career bridges Arabic and Turkish musical traditions, blending classical rhythms, Sufi influences, and contemporary collaborations, while carrying forward the vibrant legacy of his family's music into a new generation.In this episode you will learn about:- Early inspiration from Murat's father and uncle, who played in the legendary band The Sultans.- How being a Middle Eastern musician in the U.S. meant playing for diverse cultural communities.- Why eye contact and nonverbal communication are the secret to magical dancer–musician connection.- Differences between Arabic and Turkish music cultures in how percussion is treated.- Learning complex odd-meter rhythms in Turkish classical music and how they reshaped Murat's playing.Show Notes to this episode:Find Murat Tekbilek on Instagram, FB, and Youtube.Visit StackableDrills.com to sign up or try one of their free drill practices.Details and training materials for the BDE castings are available at www.JoinBDE.comFollow Iana on Instagram, FB, and Youtube . Check out her online classes and intensives at the Iana Dance Club.Find information on how you can support Ukraine and Ukrainian belly dancers HERE.Podcast: www.ianadance.com/podcast
Yirmibir Bitcoin Podcast'inin "Bitcoin ve İslam" serisinin bu bölümünde, küresel Riba sorununa karşı Müslümanların altın standardını yeniden canlandırma girişimlerini ve neden başarısız olduklarını ele alıyoruz.Bu bölümde, önde gelen İskoç Müslüman alim Şeyh Abdulkadir es-Sufi tarafından kurulan Murabitun hareketi inceleniyor. Es-Sufi, modern finans sisteminin temelinde Riba'nın yattığını ve Osmanlı İmparatorluğu'nun bile faizli borçlar nedeniyle çöktüğünü savundu. Hareket, halifeliği yeniden kurmak ve altın dinar ile gümüş dirhemi kullanarak faizsiz bir sistem oluşturmak için Zekat'ın altın ve gümüşle ödenmesini temel aldı. Malezya'nın Kelantan eyaletinde ve E-Dinar elektronik sisteminde kısmi başarılar elde edilse de, Şeyh Abdulkadir es-Sufi'nin 2014'te bu hareketten kamuoyu önünde feragat etmesi bir dönüm noktası oldu. Es-Sufi, altın standardının modern dünyada mevcut itibari para sistemiyle etkileşime girmeden çalışamayacağını ve altın değerinin Batı standartlarınca belirlendiği sürece bağımsızlığın mümkün olmadığını anladı.Ayrıca, Muammer Kaddafi'nin Afrika'yı tek bir altın destekli para birimi altında birleştirme planlarını ve Libya'nın yüklü altın rezervlerini ele alıyoruz. Bu iddialı proje, 2011 NATO müdahalesiyle akamete uğradı ve merkeziyetçi ulus-devlet yapılarının dış müdahalelere ne kadar açık olduğunu gösterdi. Son olarak, terör örgütü DEAŞ'ın (ISIS) altın dinarı yeniden çıkarma çabaları inceleniyor. DEAŞ, altın parayı zorunlu kılsa da, kendisi bile finansal olarak hala dolara bağımlıydı ve halk da itibari parayı tercih etti.Kaynaklar, bu Müslüman temelli altın standardı girişimlerinin, altının bölünemezliği, taşınabilirliği gibi doğal sınırlamaları ve anında takas edilememesi nedeniyle başarısız olduğunu belirtiyor. Bu fiziksel sınırlamalar, işlemleri yönetmek için merkezi kurumların gerekliliğini doğurur, bu da onları hükümet müdahalesine karşı savunmasız kılar. Tüm bu girişimler, küresel Riba temelli finans sisteminin egemenliğini kırmada başarılı olamamıştır. Bu durum, Riba sorunuyla mücadele için eski teknolojilere bağlı kalmak yerine, yeni ve yaratıcı yaklaşımlar geliştirmenin önemini vurgulamaktadır.Kaynak
It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies
It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion
Framed by the Sufi wisdom of Rumi, a 13th century mystical poet, Omid Safi brings our awareness to the profound ways that we are interconnected with the divine.This week on the BHNN Guest Podcast, Omid Safi discusses :Living as a reflection of the Divine—carrying ourselves as mirrors of God's light on earthThe gift of alchemy: the science that recognizes the whole of the universe as one essence Transforming that which is lowly into that which is sublimeSurrounding ourselves with communities and companions who bring us closer to GodPolishing the mirror of the heart until we can shine divine qualities outwardly Realizing that the beloved always was and always will be with usExperiencing the body as a vessel and conduit for graceThe mystical whirling dervishes and their harmony with the universeRumi's best known work, The Spiritual Couplets, and its enduring inspirationAllowing our spiritual path to be supple, nourishing, and radiant with beautyBecoming what we already are (intertwined with the whole matrix of creation)Training our bodies to listen, to be gentle, to speak with loveA brief history of the 13th century and the world Rumi was living inHow the world can be healed through expansive loveDeath, dying, and embracing the infinite rather than being stuck in fearBefriending the heart and asking ourselves what feeds our souls“When Rumi speaks about love, it is not just something sentimental and romantic. Love is nothing short of the unleashing of God onto this earth. Love is the very being of Allah. It is love that created you, it is love that brought you here, it is love that sustains you here, and if you can just get over this notion that you are a finite limited creaturely self, you can merge into this current of love and be carried back home.” – Omid SafiAbout Omid Safi:Dr. Omid Safi is the director of Duke University's Islamic Studies Center. He specializes in the study of Islamic mysticism and contemporary Islam and frequently writes on liberationist traditions of Dr. King and Malcolm X, and is committed to traditions that link together love and justice. He leads spiritual tours every year to Turkey, Morocco, or other countries, to study the rich multiple religious traditions there. The trips are open to everyone from every country. More information is available at Illuminated Courses & Tours. “The sages in Rumi's tradition, one of them from India says, ‘the One beloved is closer to you than the ocean is to the fish'. It's a matter of reorienting, realizing that here and now where you are, you're standing knee deep in the water of life, that the One has never abandoned you, the One is with you now as has been forever.” – Omid SafiAbout The Host, Jackie Dobrinska:Jackie Dobrinska is the Director of Education, Community & Inclusion for Ram Dass' Love, Serve, Remember Foundation and the current host of Ram Dass' Here & Now podcast. She is also a teacher, coach, and spiritual director with the privilege of marrying two decades of mystical studies with 15 years of expertise in holistic wellness. As an inter-spiritual minister, Jackie was ordained in Creation Spirituality in 2016 and has also studied extensively in several other lineages – the plant-medicine-based Pachakuti Mesa Tradition, Sri Vidya Tantra, Western European Shamanism, Christian Mysticism, the Wise Woman Tradition, and others. Today, in addition to building courses and community for LSRF, she leads workshops and coaches individuals to discover, nourish and live from their most authentic selves. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Focusing on Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111) – one of the foremost scholars and authorities in the Muslim world who is central to the Islamic intellectual tradition – this book embarks on a study of doubt (shakk) and certainty (yaqīn) in his epistemology. Ghazālī's Epistemology: A Critical Study of Doubt and Certainty (Routledge, 2024) looks at Ghazālī's attitude to philosophical demonstration and Sufism as a means to certainty. In early scholarship surrounding Ghazālī, he has often been blamed as the one who single-handedly offered the death-blow to philosophy in the Muslim world. In much of contemporary scholarship, Ghazālī is understood to prefer philosophy as the ultimate means to certainty, granting Sufism a secondary status. Hence, much of previous scholarship has either focused on Ghazālī as a Sufi or as a philosopher; this book takes a parallel approach, and acknowledges each discipline in its right place. It analyses Ghazālī's approach to acquiring certainty, his methodological scepticism, his foundationalism, his attitude to authoritative instruction (taʿlim), and the place of philosophical demonstration and Sufism in his epistemology. Offering a systematic and comprehensive approach to Ghazālī's epistemology, this book is a valuable resource for scholars of Islamic philosophy and Sufism in particular, and for educated readers of Islamic studies in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history
Focusing on Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111) – one of the foremost scholars and authorities in the Muslim world who is central to the Islamic intellectual tradition – this book embarks on a study of doubt (shakk) and certainty (yaqīn) in his epistemology. Ghazālī's Epistemology: A Critical Study of Doubt and Certainty (Routledge, 2024) looks at Ghazālī's attitude to philosophical demonstration and Sufism as a means to certainty. In early scholarship surrounding Ghazālī, he has often been blamed as the one who single-handedly offered the death-blow to philosophy in the Muslim world. In much of contemporary scholarship, Ghazālī is understood to prefer philosophy as the ultimate means to certainty, granting Sufism a secondary status. Hence, much of previous scholarship has either focused on Ghazālī as a Sufi or as a philosopher; this book takes a parallel approach, and acknowledges each discipline in its right place. It analyses Ghazālī's approach to acquiring certainty, his methodological scepticism, his foundationalism, his attitude to authoritative instruction (taʿlim), and the place of philosophical demonstration and Sufism in his epistemology. Offering a systematic and comprehensive approach to Ghazālī's epistemology, this book is a valuable resource for scholars of Islamic philosophy and Sufism in particular, and for educated readers of Islamic studies in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Focusing on Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111) – one of the foremost scholars and authorities in the Muslim world who is central to the Islamic intellectual tradition – this book embarks on a study of doubt (shakk) and certainty (yaqīn) in his epistemology. Ghazālī's Epistemology: A Critical Study of Doubt and Certainty (Routledge, 2024) looks at Ghazālī's attitude to philosophical demonstration and Sufism as a means to certainty. In early scholarship surrounding Ghazālī, he has often been blamed as the one who single-handedly offered the death-blow to philosophy in the Muslim world. In much of contemporary scholarship, Ghazālī is understood to prefer philosophy as the ultimate means to certainty, granting Sufism a secondary status. Hence, much of previous scholarship has either focused on Ghazālī as a Sufi or as a philosopher; this book takes a parallel approach, and acknowledges each discipline in its right place. It analyses Ghazālī's approach to acquiring certainty, his methodological scepticism, his foundationalism, his attitude to authoritative instruction (taʿlim), and the place of philosophical demonstration and Sufism in his epistemology. Offering a systematic and comprehensive approach to Ghazālī's epistemology, this book is a valuable resource for scholars of Islamic philosophy and Sufism in particular, and for educated readers of Islamic studies in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies
Focusing on Abū Ḥāmid al-Ghazālī (d. 1111) – one of the foremost scholars and authorities in the Muslim world who is central to the Islamic intellectual tradition – this book embarks on a study of doubt (shakk) and certainty (yaqīn) in his epistemology. Ghazālī's Epistemology: A Critical Study of Doubt and Certainty (Routledge, 2024) looks at Ghazālī's attitude to philosophical demonstration and Sufism as a means to certainty. In early scholarship surrounding Ghazālī, he has often been blamed as the one who single-handedly offered the death-blow to philosophy in the Muslim world. In much of contemporary scholarship, Ghazālī is understood to prefer philosophy as the ultimate means to certainty, granting Sufism a secondary status. Hence, much of previous scholarship has either focused on Ghazālī as a Sufi or as a philosopher; this book takes a parallel approach, and acknowledges each discipline in its right place. It analyses Ghazālī's approach to acquiring certainty, his methodological scepticism, his foundationalism, his attitude to authoritative instruction (taʿlim), and the place of philosophical demonstration and Sufism in his epistemology. Offering a systematic and comprehensive approach to Ghazālī's epistemology, this book is a valuable resource for scholars of Islamic philosophy and Sufism in particular, and for educated readers of Islamic studies in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies
What can be illuminated when you explore in the darkness of your subconscious mind, through lucid dreaming or darkness retreats? We get to the heart of mystery in this mind-bending episode with Andrew Holecek, one of the most brilliant and poetic explorers of consciousness I know.We go deep into the transformative crucible of dark retreat—something I experienced firsthand. What happens when you face your own mind in complete darkness? No distractions, nowhere to hide. Magic happens, that's what.Andrew weaves together decades of wisdom from the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, offers cutting edge dream research on lucid dreaming, and shares his own profound encounters in the dark. The stories he tells will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality.This episode has it all—quantum physics paradoxes, Sufi teaching tales, and practical tools for your own path of discovery. Andrew has a way of making the most esoteric ideas feel like a chat with a wise friend. That's a rare gift.Andrew is also the host of the "Edge of Mind" podcast, where he interviews luminaries in science, philosophy, spirituality, and psychology. His work has been featured in major outlets, including Wired magazine, and he is recognized for his innovative approach to integrating Eastern and Western perspectives on consciousness and transformation.Edge of Mind podcast | https://edgeofmindpodcast.com/Find out more about Andrews teachings books and events: https://www.andrewholecek.com/This episode is sponsored by►Metal Mark Golden Collectable Art | https://mtlmrk.com/►Korrect Energy | https://korrectlife.com/►Hone Health | https://shorturl.at/JvhAJ| Aubrey Marcus |Website | http://bit.ly/2GesYqi Instagram | http://bit.ly/2BlfCEO Facebook | http://bit.ly/2F4nBZk X | http://bit.ly/2BlGBAdAdSubscribe to the Aubrey Marcus newsletter:https://www.aubreymarcus.com/pages/emailTo partner with the Aubrey Marcus PodcastSubscribe to the Aubrey Marcus podcast:iTunes | https://apple.co/2lMZRCn Spotify | https://spoti.fi/2EaELZO Stitcher | http://bit.ly/2G8ccJt IHeartRadio | https://ihr.fm/3CiV4x3
Original airdate: November 24, 2022 Sufism may evoke the image of whirling dervishes or the sublime verses from Sufi poets such as Rumi and Hafiz. But most people have no idea about its teachings, practices and spiritual ethics. Called "the path of the heart," Sufism provides a compendium of wisdom that's both practical and profound. In this interview, we'll look into the richness of this tradition with my guest Ayeda Husain. Ayeda Husain is a senior teacher and guide in the Inayatiyya, a global organization dedicated to Universal Sufism. A long-time journalist specializing in Sufism, she now teaches Sufi meditation, chanting and philosophy with a special emphasis on Rumi's poetry as a means of healing and evolving. She has led spiritual retreats worldwide, taught Sufi meditation to Buddhist monks in Tokyo, and been invited to the UN as part of an international delegation of spiritual leaders. In this conversation, Ayeda introduces us to the mystical world of Sufism. We discuss the main teachings and practices and how we can use them to navigate our day-to-day lives more effectively.
I spoke with Yusuf Siddiquee, Abbas Rattani, & Shimul Chowdhury about New Maqam City at Tribeca Immersive 2025. See more context in the rough transcript below. (Photo by Mikhail Mishin courtesy of Onassis ONX) This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality
The ancient world possessed wealth creation secrets so powerful that entire civilizations thrived for millennia using principles we've completely forgotten. While modern financial education teaches us to work harder, save more, and invest smarter, our ancestors understood something far more profound - that true wealth flows according to universal laws that operate beyond mere strategy and effort. You see, there's a reason why ancient Egypt's prosperity lasted over 3,000 years while modern economies collapse every few decades. There's a reason why traditional societies created abundance that sustained entire communities, while today we have more financial information than ever before yet most people still struggle with money. There's a reason why some individuals seem to effortlessly attract wealth while others work twice as hard for half the results. The ancients understood that wealth isn't just about what you do - it's about how you align with the fundamental forces that govern abundance itself. These weren't abstract philosophical concepts taught in temples. They were practical, tested systems used by Egyptian merchants, Hindu traders, Sufi mystics, and Celtic druids to create sustainable prosperity that lasted generations. But here's what's fascinating: this knowledge wasn't lost by accident. When great libraries were destroyed, when ancient civilizations fell, when traditional wisdom was replaced by modern systems, something profound was buried along with it - the complete understanding of how wealth actually works at its deepest level. Today, you're going to rediscover what your ancestors knew. I'm going to reveal thirteen forgotten wealth laws that predate every modern financial system, every contemporary economic theory. These laws work because they align with how the universe actually operates, not just how we've been taught to think about money.
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