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How would a medieval Sufi Muslim view the Jewish and Christian scriptures? In this episode, we explore this question through the teachings of Abd al-Karim al-Jili. Born on the Malabar coast of India in 1365, Jili studied throughout the Middle East before settling in the town of Zabid in Yemen. It was there that he wrote his most famous work, al-Insan al-Kamil fi Ma‘rifat al-Awakhir wa-al-Awa'il (The Perfect Human in the Knowledge of the Last and First Things).  In that book, Jili drew on the terminology of the Quran and the Sufi teachings of Ibn Arabi to summarize his vision of the relationship between God and humanity. Consequently, he was centrally concerned with scriptural revelation: how God reveals Himself to humankind through the holy books. This led Jili to write a mystical comparison of the Quran with the Hebrew Bible and New Testament (known in Arabic as the Tawrah and the Injil). Nile Green talks to Fitzroy Morrissey, the author of Sufism and the Scriptures: Metaphysics and Sacred History in the Thought of ‘Abd al-Karim al-Jili (I.B. Tauris, 2021).

251 From Islam to Jesus [Part 2] Hedieh Mirahmadi's Faith Journeyapologetics, Apologetics Profile, Watchman Fellowship, Hedieh Mirahmadi, Daniel Ray, Christianity, gospel, Islam, Sunni, Shia, Sufi, Ahmadiyya, Muslim, ExMuslim, former muslim, Muhammed, Quran, Qur'an, Koran, Isa, terrorism, counter terrorism, radical islam, islamic terrorism, evangelism, gospel, islamophobiaCan you remember where you were on September 11, 2001? This week on the Profile, we continue our conversation with former Muslim Hedieh Mirahmadi as she recounts what it was like for her as a Muslim serving under President George W. Bush during the tragic events of 9-11. Hedieh shares how she began question Isalm and how she left everything behind to be with her father in California. You'll hear her remarkable testimony of how God used that break to bring her to Jesus.Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout practicing Sufi Muslim for over 20 years and served under five U.S. presidents as an advisor on Islamic relations. Her professional career both inside the U.S. government and the private sector was built around her Islamic faith and how to defeat Islamic terrorism. No matter what she did as a Muslim, however, she never felt as though her sins were truly forgiven or that she would obtain paradise. Hedieh became a follower of Christ after hearing His voice call her name, "Hedieh, it's Me." She and her husband Andy live in Southern California and host the Living Fearlessly Devotional podcast. To learn more about Hedieh visit her ministry website at www.resurrectministry.com.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam by Eric Pement: www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on the Bahai Faith by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.Profile Notebook: Order the complete collection of every Profile we have published (over 650 pages covering 30+ years) in either printed and digital PDF formats: www.watchman.org/Notebook.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Join us this week to hear the remarkable story of how Jesus revealed Himself to a devout Muslim of over 20 years. Hedieh Mirahmadi served as an advisor and counter-terroist intelligence agent to five U.S. Presidents, but no matter what she did in her efforts to fight terrorism or as a  disciplined follower of Allah, she never had any assurance that she was or ever would be fully forgiven of her sins. This week, we'll hear how Hedieh became a Muslim and began her career working for the federal government.Hedieh Mirahmadi was a devout practicing Sufi Muslim for over 20 years and served under five U.S. presidents as an advisor on Islamic relations. Her professional career both inside the U.S. government and the private sector was built around her Islamic faith and how to defeat Islamic terrorism. No matter what she did as a Muslim, however, she never felt as though her sins were truly forgiven or that she would obtain paradise. Hedieh became a follower of Christ after hearing His voice call her name, "Hedieh, it's Me." She and her husband Andy live in Southern California and host the Living Fearlessly Devotional podcast. To learn more about Hedieh visit her ministry website at www.resurrectministry.com.Related Links: Free access to some related Watchman Profiles: Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Islam by James Walker: www.watchman.org/Muslim Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Shi'a Islam by Dr. Mike Edens: www.watchman.org/Shia Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam by Eric Pement: www.watchman.org/Ahmadiyya Watchman Fellowship 4-page Profile on the Bahai Faith by Robert Pardon: www.watchman.org/Bahai Additional ResourcesFREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/Free.Profile Notebook: Order the complete collection of every Profile we have published (over 650 pages covering 30+ years) in either printed and digital PDF formats: www.watchman.org/Notebook.SUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/give.Apologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

"This is a spiritual test, this is a spiritual war, as much as it is a material one. People say, ‘As above, so below.' How we are interfacing with the physical realities of this moment, the ways that we are leveraging our daily energy are either making us complicit with life's desecration or helping us to affirm life and the spirit of resistance. The battle that we are in is right now!"— Layla K. Feghali on the violence in Gaza, Sounds of SAND, Ep. #76We are now over four months into a worsening genocide in Gaza — with over 30,000 murdered and over 2 million now enduring military-enforced famine enacted by Israel, the US, and their global allies. There is no way a 90-minute teaching can impact the depth of sorrow, injustice, betrayal, and state-sponsored violence unfolding in Palestine. And yet, we share a moral obligation to resist the life-desecrating forces at work. In this gathering, our three guests share of their personal attempts as Earth-honoring ritualists and educators to embody core values and take tangible action in a time of genocide. Calls to Action to Support these GoFundMe Campaigns: SAND's GoFundMe to help Amina & her family Layla Feghali's connection to Ahmed Al Munirawi's campaign Layla Feghali's connection to Reem Shaheen's campaign Guests:Daniel Foor is a doctor of psychology, experienced ritualist, and the author of Ancestral Medicine: Rituals for Personal and Family Healing. He is a practicing Muslim and initiate in the Òrìṣà tradition of Yoruba-speaking West Africa who has also learned from Mahayan Buddhism and the older ways of his English and German ancestors. Daniel was a U.S. Fulbright scholar in Cairo, Egypt as a student of Arabic language, and he is passionate about generational healing and training leaders and change makers in the intersections of cultural healing, animist ethics, and applied ritual arts. He lives with his wife and daughters near his adoptive home of Granada, Spain in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Taya Mâ Shere is a ritual artist embracing embodied, earth-honoring devotion as liberatory spiritual practice. She serves as a professor of Organic Multi-Religious Ritual at Starr King School for the Ministry and co-weaves Makam Shekhina, a Jewish and Sufi Muslim multi-religious community committed to counter-oppressive spiritual practice. Taya Mâ hosts the acclaimed podcast, Jewish Ancestral Healing and The Sarah & Hajar Series: Sacred Practice and Possibility at the Intersections of Judaism and Islam. She is currently tending Ceasefire movement chaplaincy and From the Deep, an emergent mystery school of earth-reverent ritual and counter-oppressive devotion. She co-founded the Kohenet movement and is co-author of The Hebrew Priestess: Ancient and New Visions of Jewish Women's Spiritual Leadership. Her five albums of sacred chant have been heralded as “cutting-edge mystic medicine music.”Layla K. Feghali is an ethnobotanist, cultural worker, and author who lives between her ancestral village in Lebanon and her diasporic home in California, where she was born and raised. Her dedication is the stewardship of our earth's eco-cultural integrity and the many layers of relational restoration, systemic reckoning, and healing that entails. Feghali offers a line of plantcestral medicine and other culturally-rooted offerings, with an emphasis on Southwest Asia and its diasporas. Her recent book, The Land in Our Bones, documents cultural herbal and healing knowledge from Syria to the Sinai, while interrogating colonialism and its lingering wounds on the culture of our displaced world. Topics: 00:00:00 — Introduction 00:05:43 — Daniel Foor 00:21:44 — Taya Mâ Shere 00:35:44 — Layla K. Feghali 01:00:28 — Guided Practice 01:10:22 — Questions from the Event Chat 01:20:29 — Yeye Luisha Teish 01:23:48 — Closing Statements Support the mission of SAND the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

Discover the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Abd al-Qadir al-Jaza'iri. From his leadership during the Algerian resistance against French colonization to his commitment to his Islamic religious beliefs & sufi mysticism. Abd al-Qadir impact reverberates through history. Join us as we explore one of the most fascinating and inspiring figures of modern history.Sources/Recomended Reading: Bouyerdene, Ahmed (2012). "Emir Abd El-Kader: Hero and Saint of Islam". World Wisdom Books. Chittick, William (1989). "The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn 'Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination". Chittick, William (1998). "The Self-Disclosure of God: Principles of Ibn al-'Arabi's Cosmology". State University of New York Press. Chodkiewicz, Michel (ed.) (1995). "The Spiritual Writings of Amir ʿAbd al-Kader". State University of New York Press. Caner Dagli (translated by) (2004). Ibn 'Arabi - "The Ringstones of Wisdom (Fusus al-Hikam)". Great Books of the Islamic World. Kazi Pubns Inc. Kiser, John W (2015). "Commander of the Faithful: The Life and Times of Emir Abd El-Kader". Monkfish Book Publishing Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bearded Mystic Rahul N Singh reacts and conducts an analysis of Sufi Imam's benedictions at the ‘Celebrating Interfaith Harmony' program conducted by the BAPS in New Jersey, Robbinsville Centre. The speaker also discusses the key aspects of Hindu and Islamic philosophies, highlighting similarities and advocates for unity amongst religions and within different sects of Vedanta. Further, he appreciates the initiative of the BAPS in maintaining and promoting Hindu traditional architecture in the US and expresses hope for improved Hindu-Muslim relationships. He reflects on the need for dialogue and understanding between different belief systems and discourages aggressive debates aiming to defend specific faiths. The speaker ends by focusing on the importance of Bhakti (devotion) in understanding God and the absolute reality.00:00 Introduction and Video Context00:33 Introduction to Sufi Imam and His Benedictions01:55 Interpretation of Sufi Imam's Speech04:32 Appreciation for BAPS Temples06:04 Reflections on Interfaith Harmony08:36 The Importance of Unity and Respect in Interfaith Dialogues09:51 Understanding the Concept of God in Advaita10:39 The Significance of Bhakti and Jnana11:59 Final Thoughts and Call for Interfaith Conversations12:55 Conclusion and FarewellPatreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefits:https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastJoin The Bearded Mystic Podcast Discussion Group on Whatsapp:  https://chat.whatsapp.com/GcCnyrjQwLuEPHBaVA6q9LBe notified of my monthly virtual meditation session followed by a Q&A Discussion via zoom (Notifications only):https://chat.whatsapp.com/DcdnuDMeRnW53E0seVp28bPlease rate and write a review for this Podcast: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/reviews/new/You can follow me and contact me on social media:Website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.comTikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bearded_mysticFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastSupport the show

Step into the whirlwind life of Rabbi Mordechai Yosef Ben Avraham, a man whose past is as rich and colorful as his present is devout and dedicated. From rubbing shoulders with A-list celebrities to the sacred streets of Jerusalem, Rabbi Mordechai shares firsthand accounts of his unique experiences, reflecting on the role of Jews in the entertainment industry, the state of African American-Jewish relations, and his own profound spiritual awakening.A public speaker, Jewish diversity advocate, 2016 Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in California's 37th congressional district – a long-running Democratic stronghold – and the author of Mind of a Black Jew: The Oldest New Way of Thinking, Rabbi Mordechai candidly shares reflections and tales from his journey. This rich tapestry is woven with threads of culture, religion, and identity, and stories of the deeply personal evolution of a man seeking truth and connection.Rabbi Mordechai challenges listeners to consider the complexities of Jewish identity, exploring moral responsibilities within the music industry and dynamics of African American-Jewish relations. His urgent insights on rising anti-Semitism, along with candid thoughts on Kanye West's controversial comments, provide a thought-provoking examination of current issues.Believing in the power of Jewish diversity to dispel mistruths about Israel, Rabbi Mordechai invites listeners to consider the many shades of Jewish identity and Zera Yisrael, the descendants of Israel. Despite the polarized and tense nature of some conversations, he advocates for dialogue as a necessity in overcoming challenges.As Rabbi Mordechai recounts his spiritual odyssey, listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own paths and transformations. From being born Sharif Hassan, a Sufi Muslim, to immersion in a yeshiva in Mea Shearim, an ultra-Orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem, his story serves as a powerful reminder that embracing change is never too late.Join us for a profound journey through the mind of a man who has traversed multiple worlds, emerging with a message of hope, unity, and the power of diversity to shape a more inclusive Jewish narrative. In an era marked by misinformation and materialism, this episode is a testament to the enduring quest for meaning and the transformative power of change.Recorded on January 30 (Day 116).  Thanks for tuning in!

Welcome to Lunacy; where we discern the sacred from the insane and admit that whether we like it or not, we are all profoundly affected by the cycles of the moon. On today's episode, I speak with Israeli Veteran and dear friend Ron Weinrich, who is currently living in Tel Aviv, along with my good friend David Mahmoudieh, who is a Sufi Muslim.  We talk in depth about what is happening now in Israel, the potential for peace, and things that might be useful, like Global Grieving.I welcome your thoughts on this episode! Comment on Youtube or find me on Instagram!I'm Geoff Eido. Join me each week for interviews and insights intended to shine a light on the darkness, like the full moon in the forest. www.geoffeido.cominfo@geoffeido.comhttps://www.facebook.com/GeoffEido Instagram: @geoffeido Support the Show.

Professor of Medieval history, practicing Sufi Muslim, and Chair of the Religious Studies department at Queens college, Adnan Husain, joins Breht to discuss the interesting intersections of Islam and Marxism!   Outro music: "Ramadan" by Brother Ali   Support Rev Left Radio: https://www.patreon.com/RevLeftRadio

A conversation on the perversion of Honour, and its reclamation - in PakistanThis passover podcast series will stir your minds and souls as we explore liberation. Enjoy this series of interviews by Bluth along with Beth Tzedec Congregation, to explore a variety of stories and expressions of Liberation in today's society. From Toronto to Harlem, Jerusalem to Pakistan  - we hear from a Jewish thinker, queer jewish musician, racial justice educator, and a Pakistani women's rights activist - to hear their liberation work, their stories and their wisdom. We gain insights into the pain and joys, the grief and celebration, the exile and bliss of existence, emergence and becoming. Soul Brew Liberation Sessions are replays from 2022.  In this session, Rabbi Bluth interviews award winning Balochistani activist, Sufi Muslim, founder of Sughar Foundation and author, Khalida Brohi who has been fighting for nearly two decades against honour killings in tribal communities of Pakistan.

This week's podcast theme of discovery is expansive from the deeply personal to the full human experience. The digital artwork takes us beyond the day and into the night. The agave flower opens up to the cool light of the moon and pollinating bats. Balancing being a social entrepreneur and parent, Kabira Stokes joins us to share her unique story. She can trace her Quaker roots to the 1600s in Pennsylvania and Jewish immigrants from Poland, but also grew up in a Sufi Muslim community as a blond white woman. Activated by protesting the Iraq war and seeing the violence in Los Angeles, Kabira founded  Isidore Recycling to recycle electronic waste and hire formerly incarcerated workers. She learned that you don't fight terror with terror. You don't fight violence with violence. As a parent and human being, she sought to find empathy. To hear the call of crisis with compassion. To love through discomfort. We appreciate your support and help so we can bloom! Please take a moment to give us 5-stars and share a review.You can always email us at hello@gratitudeblooming.com. We want to hear from you!Check out the new Gratitude Blooming journaling notecards at www.gratitudeblooming.com.

Exploration and learning mark Anberin's journey.  Raised in Bangalore, India by her artist mother, a Sufi Muslim who also found inspiration in Buddhism, Anberin was inquisitive and allowed to explore, to seek her spiritual and creative home.  The expressive place was film-making from an early age, though her spiritual home took longer to find.  After much searching, she found it in Eastern Orthodoxy, while filming in Serbia.  Anchored by Christ and enveloped by the sounds, scents, the repeated chants pull her deeper each time.  Having begun documentary film studies with a passion for activism, her discovery of the ancient Eastern Orthodox tradition and Christ, shifted her focus to love, which remains the driver to this day.  Highlights:·       She explored faith traditions, seeking something holistic.·       Love changes us gradually.·       You can be moved in worship spaces of other faiths.·       The Bible is not enough, the Holy Spirit needs to be involved.·       Violence stems from unexamined trauma. ·       Hatred is an expression of twisted pain. Quotes:“The way I see it is that each faith was teaching me something and it was leading me on. I felt like they were all signs along the way. In retrospect, I realize what I was really and truly seeking was that element of love.”“With Christ it was real suffering, and this element of co-suffering, for me, conveyed what love means.”“I think we are carrying so many wounds and unless we address them as nations, as societies, as communities, this [violence] is going to continue.”“The experience I have when I'm praying or when I'm listening to sermons and realizing like, how Christ was moving through the world and how he was healing and all of that is powerful. All of it comes from a place of love, and only love can change us.”“I needed a model and Christ was and is my model for how I live my life.”“[Eastern Orthodox Christianity is] like a well that has no bottom.”References:Lillian Smith, Killers of the Dream – https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/150192.Killers_of_the_DreamMiss Lil's Camp – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0814217/?ref_=nm_knf_t1Social Media links for Anberin:   “Love to the End” – https://www.hchc.edu/holy-cross-student-produces-love-to-the-end-documentary-film/  https://www.facebook.com/lovetotheenddocumentary/https://www.instagram.com/lovetotheenddocumentary/Social Media links for Méli:Email – info@talkingwithgodproject.orgLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisolomon/Talking with God Project –  https://www.talkingwithgodproject.orgThe transcript is available upon request at info@talkingwithgodproject.org.

Folks Family, Friends, Revolutionaries, and initiates,It is a difficult thing to be a lost sol wandering the mortal plane in need of a spiritual filling. Finding balance between humility of religious zealotry and the basic tenets of human civility is a lifelong quest, we beseech many different guides to spiritual harmony. Intermingling cognizant self motivation, divine spiritual following, and the intrinsic dynamic vibration, for self fulfillment is often considered a mystical experience. We learned to find it in a place one would least expect.While going through one of the more difficult times in our life and having little avenues of self-discovery, we were introduced to Yusef. Sufi Muslim, Father, Husband, Professor teaching  young minds. But to us; the first real connection to a spiritual faith. In times of need or just sharing love, we routinely find our strength of heart and mind from heartfelt conversations here. Whether it is to become a better father, work on showing the devotion of a supportive husband, & or learning how to shepherd and enrich communities; We have found a guide, mentor, brother in spirit; and more. If you feel the love take from it. If you hear the heart, hold on to it. If you need someone; these words are for you- too!The words of a father and the father shared one a day of Fatherly Recognition- bless.Thank you Yusef for being the strength behind the growing spirit we have found; All praise be to god. Asset for continuing to ensure the mics, minds, and movements of our evolution into a wildly diverse community are shared from soapbox over mountaintop.It takes a Mother to bless us poor males with children, to be a father; thank you for the most blessed gift we could ever receive from you- aside your heart.@Xloomus yes the #HumanizeUs jam is the dig. Where's the cream filling (words)? Thank you Family, Friends, Revolutionaries, and initiates as we continue to grow our community. It is with you in mind that we ensure it is: uplifting, educational, empathetic, and above all Human. It is only with your ears, hearts, and minds we will be able to find a means to Humanize Us all. Blessed note one thing.Thoughts are Free, Revolution Takes Action;' Be Revolutionary.Support the show

Charles Upton joins Whitley on Dreamland to discuss his latest book, Alien Disclosure Deception: the Metaphysics of Social Engineering. He is a Sufi Muslim, poet and long-term student of metaphysics, who is not afraid to dive deep into an exploration of the origin of the close encounter phenomena, which has left him with a theory which will resonate deeply with some listeners, and horrify others.You might take the tack that if we are going to explore the question of what close encounters are, we need to be open to all ideas. In this show, Whitley opens his mind to the uncomfortable and generally rejected possibility that the close encounter experience might actually be the work of something demonic.There is certainly a dark side to our visitors, so could Charles Upton have the answer as to why this is? Listen to this searching interview to explore his ideas with Whitley!Visit Whitley Strieber's site, and consider becoming a subscriber! https://www.unknowncountry.com

Charles Upton joins Whitley on Dreamland to discuss his latest book, Alien Disclosure Deception: the Metaphysics of Social Engineering. He is a Sufi Muslim, poet and long-term student of metaphysics, who is not afraid to dive deep into an exploration of the origin of the close encounter phenomena, which has

Charles Upton joins Whitley on Dreamland to discuss his latest book, Alien Disclosure Deception: the Metaphysics of Social Engineering. He is a Sufi Muslim, poet and long-term student of metaphysics, who is not afraid to dive deep into an exploration of the origin of the close encounter phenomena, which has

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. 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

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/islamic-studies

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-studies

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

In Sorcery or Science? Contesting Knowledge and Practice in West African Sufi Texts (The Pennsylvania State University Press, 2022) Ariela Marcus-Sells examines two Sufi Muslim theologians, known as Kunta scholars, who rose to prominence in the western Sahara Desert in the late eighteenth century. Sīdi al-Mukhtār al-Kuntī (d. 1811) and his son and successor, Sīdi Muḥammad al-Kuntī (d. 1826), influenced the development of Sufi Muslim thought in West Africa. Through textual analysis of their devotional aids, such as prayers and magic squares, we are provided a picture of their understanding of “the realm of the unseen” and the resulting practices of the “sciences of the unseen.” Marcus-Sells captures how Kunta scholars engaged with contested Sufi and Islamic praxis that contained cosmology, metaphysics, magic, sorcery, and occultism. The study also contextualizes these magical and Sufi practices within social and political context of the Saharan desert, such as Transatlantic slavery, while mapping the broader legacies of these devotional practices within Hellenistic and Arabo-Islamic worlds. The book further invites a methodological intervention in the study of religion, in terms of how scholars construct boundaries around emic and etic terminologies of magic, especially in Islamic Studies and broadly in religious studies. This remarkable book will be of interest to those who think and write about Africana religious studies, Islamic occultism, magic, Sufism, and Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/religion

We explore how different religious groups in the United States regard 'replacement theory'. This is the idea that politicians are attempting to wipe out White Americans by 'replacing' them with non-White immigrants and Jewish people and is often associated with Christian nationalism. This 'theory' was referenced by the 18-year-old who is alleged to have shot 10 people dead in a supermarket in a mainly black area of Buffalo. Thirty years ago a group of students from different parts of the UK set about carving out dedicated spaces for Hindu young people at universities. The National Hindu Students Forum is now the largest Hindu student organisation outside of India, representing 10,000 students at Hindu societies across the UK. They marked their 30 year anniversary with a celebration at the House of Lords this week. Edwards speaks to Janhavi Dadarkar who was one of the founding members of the Forum in the early nineties, and Dhruvisha Joshi who's a Hindu student at Loughborough University. And the Commonwealth War Graves Commission is encouraging us to remember the people of different faiths who contributed to the world wars. We hear about Noor Inayat Khan, the Sufi Muslim pacifist who turned British resistance agent during the second world war. Noor was executed by the Nazis and cremated at Dachau. She was later awarded the George Cross in 1949. Picture of Noor Inayat Khan courtesy of Shrabani Basu. Producers: Julia Paul and Rosie Dawson. Presenter: Edward Stourton

In this very special episode, Jules (@realjulestaylor) sits down with Brett (@RevLeftRadio) to have a long conversation about Aleksandr Dugin. This episode is a follow-up to Episodes 47 and 48 of No Easy Answers. If you are interested in hearing interviews with Wahid Azal, an anti-imperialist Sufi Muslim who published a 2016 article about Dugin, check out Episode 48. Additional Links Below... About Brett Twitter, podcasts (Rev Left Radio, Red Menace, Guerrilla History) If you must have a couple of links on Dugin, here they are: Fascism, Borderless and Red Alexander Dugin speaking on the Ukraine conflict Dugin Eurasian Conference Outro Music: https://bit.ly/julestaylorbio Music for this episode: Lewis And Dekalb by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4989-lewis-and-dekalb Severe Tire Damage by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5004-severe-tire-damage Permanent Links Below… Follow us on Social Media: Twitter Facebook Medium Patreon Join the discussion: https://www.reddit.com/r/noeasyanswerspodcast Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/noeasyanswers/message Visit our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/noeasyanswers Hang out with us on Discord: https://discord.gg/4RHEEhdxy5 One-off Contribution: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/julestaylormusic Comments, concerns, criticisms, and vitriol: noeasyanswerspodcast@gmail.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noeasyanswers/support

Yusef and I explore the deep integration of his practice as a Sufi Muslim in an interfaith life.  He also explains the importance of the relationship with his Master/Sheikh.  International Sufi School website:  http://internationalsufischool.orgShalom, Peace, Salaam – co-authored with Rabbi David Werb and Rev. Francis Cloherty:https://shalompeacesalaam.orgSend comments and questions about this episode to Méli:info@talkingwithgodproject.orgTo learn about the research that inspired the Living Our Beliefs podcast, go to: Talking with God Project – https://www.talkingwithgodproject.org.The transcript is available upon request at info@talkingwithgodproject.org.

“I was really thirsty for God, hungry for God, to find who He is,” Pastor Amir Bazmjou says. “That's why I became very fanatic Muslim.” Amir was born into a Shia Muslim family in Iran, and he grew into a very devout Muslim seeking to earn Allah's favor. When Shia Islam couldn't answer the desires of his heart for a relationship with Allah, he became Sufi, a form of Islamic mysticism. Then someone gave him a Bible. In spite of a lifetime of conditioning not to believe the Bible, Amir began to read. When Amir asked Jesus—if He was real—to change Amir's heart, God answered that prayer. Listen to hear Amir's inspiring testimony, and pray for persecuted Christians in Iran. Amir's wife, Rashin Soodmand, is the daughter of Iranian martyr Pastor Hossein Soodmand. Listen to her story. Connect with Amir, Rashin and Torch Ministries at their web site. Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! Subscribe to the podcast.

The eighth episode of The OneBeat Podcast is the first of a two-part series that features the perspectives of OneBeat 2015 alumnus Bajram aka “Kafu” Kinolli and his wife and collaborator, Milica Milović. The two have led festivals and music residencies, including OneBeat Balkans in 2019 and 2020, in the belief that collaborative art-making is vital to counteracting racism and divisive nationalism in the Balkans. In the first part, Kafu sits down with OneBeat co-founder Jeremy Thal in what is a highly affecting reflection of his own story, growing up as a religious Sufi Muslim in a small bucolic city in Kosovo during periods of unrest and war in the 80s and 90s. Throughout the episode, we'll listen to how music accompanies and inspires the best and worst of human behavior; discussing the way that violence has affected the lives of the people of the Balkans, and how music — which has been intertwined with both violence, survival, peacemaking, and even humor — can play a role in healing and uniting people in a still-fractured region.Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence and explicit language. Produced and Edited by Jeremy ThalProduction Assistant: Nyokabi KariũkiMixed by Jeremy ThalExecutive Producers: Jeremy Thal, Elena Moon Park, and Kyla-Rose SmithFeaturing: Bajram KinolliA full playlist of music featured on this episode can be found here.OneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation.  OneBeat is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, & produced by Bang on a Can's Found Sound Nation.

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate National Cappuccino Day by talking all about coffee! We get into a brief history of coffee, from its roots in Sufi Muslim culture, through the Dutch East India Company, the Boston Tea Party, and its rise to prominence today, then talk about the ethics of coffee consumption, our go-to coffee orders, Montreal Coffee Culture, Café Olé (2000), Bach's Coffee Cantata (and some fun non-drinking ways to use coffee as an ingredient! Also Tom is sick! Can you tell?! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org This episode is brought to you in part by Whisky Lane! www.whiskylane.ca SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/up-for-discusssion?ref_id=2539 Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and buy something from his shop!) at http://www.davidflammart.com/ Our theme music is "It Takes A Little Time" by Zack Ingles! You can (and should!) buy his music here: https://zackingles.bandcamp.com/ www.upfordnetwork.com Want to send us fan mail? Upford Network ℅ Tom Zalatnai PO Box 22585 Monkland PO Montreal, Quebec H4A 3T4 Canada

Dr. Adnan Husain discusses the fascinating dissertation research of Golam Rabbani, a PhD candidate in Cultural Studies at Queen's University. Golam sketches the unique spiritual practices of the Baul, a syncretic Sufi Muslim orientation in rural Bengal, that employ musical training and performance in an integrated mysticism and pious devotional program. These amazing traditions are being transformed in contemporary Bangladesh, especially under the global regimes of the capitalist music industry.

Check out our NEW merch store! www.2njb.com/merch *** For so many, the Arab-Israeli World is a mystery. Even in Israel, where we live side by side with Arab-Israelis, it's a foreign culture to us non-Arabs. We read about it in the news, we see it depicted in movies and television and we hear it talked about endlessly. But we don't really know what it's like. Probably the only part of their culture some of us know fairly well is Arab food - Shawarma, Knaffeh, Msabaha, the list goes on and on. It's a good list too. But other parts of the culture are alien to us. For example, what is it like to study in an Arab academic institution? Well, our guest today might just have some insight. Avi Shalev served in Military Intelligence and the Civil Administration in Judea and Samaria and the Gaza Strip for 24 years. And then, he had what some might call a crazy idea. He wanted to obtain a teaching certificate in order to teach Arabic in schools and he decided to do it in Al Qasemi College, a Sufi Muslim academic institution in Baqa al-Gharbiyye, an Arab village along the border with the West Bank. Avi wanted to cross the imaginary lines that divide Jewish and Arab Israelis and try to understand what life is like on the other side. Avi documented his experiences in his new book Al Qasemi Journal, or Yoman Al Qasemi in Hebrew and he joins us today to share his experience. We are thrilled to have Avi Shalev on the podcast today. "The Al-Qassemi Diaries" on Headstart: https://headstart.co.il/project/64485

Azim Khamisa is an inspiration and I first heard about him throughThe Forgiveness Project and his wonderful TED talk with Ples Felix, thegrandfather of the man who shot his son.He has been hailed by dignitaries such as the Dalai Lama, former President BillClinton, and Al Gore; Azim carries his inspirational message of forgiveness,peace, leadership and hope into the world.Following the murder of his son in 1995, Azim Khamisa founded the TariqKhamisa Foundation (TKF.org), which started a subsequent forgivenessmovement that has reached millions.Every time I hear him speak I am moved, especially when he talks about therebeing two victims at both ends of the gun and had that realisation just a fewhours after his son had been shot.He has received over 80 local, national and international awards:- In 1997 he received the National Crime Victims Special CommunityService Award presented by President Clinton and Attorney General JanetReno. - In 2002, he received Search for Common Ground's prestigious awardalongside Desmond Tutu and Ted Koppel- In 2004, he participated in the Synthesis Dialogues with His Holiness the DalaiLama which was hosted by Pope John Paul at his summer palace inCastelgandolfo, Italy  - In 2006 he was given the "Spirit of Crazy HorseAward  from the Reclaiming Youth Network alongside Mohammad Ali.- In addition, Azim has been the recipient of the California Peace Prize in 2003and the Pepsi Freedom Heroes Award in 2006. He has received several otherPeacemaker of the Year awards.With a strong passion to share his message with the youth and to inspirenonviolent leaders become proactive as peacebuilders, Azim, in addition, hasgiven over 1,000 presentations to over a million students worldwide. He is apublished author of five books.Some key points from our interview:How he believes that the universe doesn't give us any more pain than you can handle.How he reached out in forgiveness to Tony Hicks grandfather, Ples Felixto begin the process of healing and together they established the TariqKhamisa Foundation. How being a Sufi Muslim has supported him during his grief process andguided him for the future.How when he first met Tony in prison he says he was able to climb intohis eyes and touch his humanity and realised that the spark in him wasno different from himself.How he supported Tony in prison and advocated for his parole hearing.How he started the Tariq Khamisa Foundation to “Kids killing kids”through education, mentorship and community service programsYou can find out more about Azim here:https://www.azimkhamisa.comhttps://www.ted.com/talks/azim_khamisa_and_ples_felix_what_comes_after_tragedy_forgiveness*                                     *                                             *                               You can find out more about Madeleine, her story and her memoir, Unbroken,  from her website: https://madeleineblack.co.uk/Watch the Podcast via YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/MadeleineBlackUnbroken

TSVI's sound is rooted in techno but takes in a whole world of influences. Some of it is real - flecks of the Indian classical music he grew up around, bits of traditional Sufi Muslim music from his partner, or the UK funky drums that have permeated his ears while living in London. And some of it is surreal, such as dream states and altered states of consciousness. Most of this comes on the Italian-born artist's own Nervous Horizon label such as his recent Sogno EP. But next up is a new album, Unison, as Paraadiso with audio-visual artist Seven Orbits. It is a project inspired by Italian folk music, noise and ancient choral acoustic compositions, and it focuses on the collective experiences of music that we have all so dearly missed. Across this week's 90 minute podcast, TSVI drags us deep into a world of rhythm. His bold, punchy drums take on all forms from techno to drum & bass, club to dub, and plenty in between. It is thrillingly intense and perfectly physical music that taps into the primeval urge to dance that we all have buried deep inside of us.

In conversation with Paul Abdul Wadud Sutherland, born in 1947, writer/poet became a Sufi Muslim in 2004 and took 'byaat' accepting the guidance of Shaykh Nazim Al-Haqqani who also married him to Afifa Emutallah the same year. He has seventeen collections and was the founding editor of Dream Catcher magazine now 25 years old. Most recently his books include Servant of the Loving One and Children's Routes and Red Streamers. His writing is archived by the University of Lincoln. His work attempts to connect secular and esoteric perspectives through the recognition that everything is from Allah. Social Media : Website: authorpaulsutherland.com Twitter: paulsuther1 Instagram:paulsutherland7 In this podcast we talk about: - The Journey of Paul Sutherland - The mystery of the 'veils' in the Quran - Consciousness & Conscience - Suffering & Spirituality -Poem Recitation

Aishah Shahidah Simmons’s award-winning cultural work expresses its voice through the art of documentary filmmaking, writing, teaching, public speaking and activism. Her work is informed by her lived experiences as a Black feminist lesbian, a child sexual abuse survivor, an adult rape survivor and a Buddhist practitioner.  She is the producer/director of the 2006 groundbreaking, acclaimed film, NO! The Rape Documentary and the organizer/editor of the 2020 Lambda Literary Award-winning anthology, Love WITH Accountability: Digging Up the Roots of Child Sexual Abuse (AK Press). The anthology Aishah is presently working on the third part of three survivor-centered cultural works that seeks to disrupt and end childhood sexual abuse and adult rape in Black communities. Aishah is also in a two-year training to become a certified Mindfulness Meditation Teacher as a continuation of her 18-year Buddhist practice. In this gathering, Aishah shares her wisdom about:   Growing up Black, Sufi Muslim and vegan, while attending Quaker schools in the Black power movement.   Her young adult spiritual journey leading to a 18-year Buddhist spiritual practice.   How + why she left the Vipassana practice after 18-years.     Creating her documentary masterpiece, "NO! The Rape Documentary".     Why she doesn't push forgiveness or bypassing rage.     How she honors her rage with meditation.   And soooo much more! Find Aishah online: NO! The Rape Documentary Love WITH Accountability @Lovewithaccountability @AfroLez [Instagram] AfroLez [Twitter]   Resources mentioned in this gathering: Vipassana meditation Spirit Rock — Insight Meditation Center.   If you loved this episode, send me a DM on Instagram at @lerinalta with your favorite parts of the conversation because I’d love to hear from you! Contribute to Black Girl Mystic Podcast Portal:​ Patreon — Become a monthly patron + join the Black Girl Mystic Inner Circle starting at just $1/month! patreon.com/blackgirlmystic. PayPal — Make a one-time donation paypal.me/blackgirlmystic Venmo: lerin-alta Connect on the socials:​ YouTube — Black Girl Mystic IG — Black Girl Mystic #blackgirlmystic FB — Black Girl Mystic Twitter — lerin Please subscribe, rate + leave a 5-star review

In this interview we discuss freemasonry and his book about Sufi Muslim spirituality.

Sain Miyan Mir (1550 – 1635) was a famous Sufi Muslim saint who resided in Lahore, specifically in the town of Dharampura in present-day Pakistan.

New York Times no. 1 best-selling author Reza Aslan, a Sufi Muslim, talks about his journey of faith to Christianity and back again, and how we tend to create God in our own image instead of the other way around. Are we hard-wired as humans to believe? I think you'll enjoy this discussion with an author who has done a lot of thinking and research world-wide on the subject of faith in God.

A Muslim and a Jew walk into a Zoom… (Timestamps below) I had the distinct privilege of interviewing my Muslim brother Ihsan Alexander, creator of Soul of Islam Radio and a luminous Sufism Youtuber. And what a pleasure it was. Ihsan shares his story, teaches us about the inner dimension of Islam, pushes us towards unity and harmony, guides us in staying true to our tradition while respecting and loving the traditions of others, tells of his corona Ramadan experience and the importance of innerness in religious practice, dispels myths about conflict between the inner and outer, shares his personal spiritual practice with us, shows us how we can escape from the self, become Nothing and ‘get out of our own way,' and concludes with charging us to ‘be the way,' to revitalize religion today as a path to light, love and unity. “To see beauty in the other, that is the path to God” – Ihsan 00:00 Interview with Ihsan 00:35 Introduction 02:11 Live with Ihsan 05:33 Ihsan's Story and how he received his beautiful name 18:05 What is the inner dimension of Islam? 20:07 Are we all striving after the same unity? 21:23 Proselytism vs harmony? Do we need to convert each other? 23:25 Balancing religious individuality and integrity with religious pluralism and universalism? 30:04 How was Ramadan during Corona? 33:21 Internalized religion vs Religion on display 36:35 Is there tension between the body and soul, the spirit and the law, of Islam? 39:42 Do you find any tension between the internal and external in your own practice? 42:44 Is God conceptualized differently in Sufism vs ‘Orthodox' Islam? 46:45 Ihsan's personal spiritual practice 53:43 The inner, psychological experience of Zikr | Forgetting the self 56:42 Escaping from the self 59:20 The Paradox of a Youtube channel about Egolessness 1:05:37 Transforming Religion | Be the way 1:12:09 When to find more of Ihsan 1:14:23 Final words --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rumi's poetry is beloved around the world, but has his specifically Sufi Muslim insights been translated away? And we'll also head to the NSW mining town of Broken Hill, where historian Samia Khatun found a mysterious 150-year-old book of Bengali Sufi poetry at the old mosque. So how did it get there, and how did reading it change her?

Rumi's poetry is beloved around the world, but has his specifically Sufi Muslim insights been translated away? And we'll also head to the NSW mining town of Broken Hill, where historian Samia Khatun found a mysterious 150-year-old book of Bengali Sufi poetry at the old mosque. So how did it get there, and how did reading it change her?

In Episode 12 of Bike Tour Adventures, I interview Sam Rice, who goes from nearly becoming an alcoholic to discovering spirituality and himself in the process, ultimately deciding to do a world bike tour while searching for answers.Links to Sam's website and social media can be found by clicking my Episode 012 link below.Follow me at…EPISODE 012: http://biketouradventures.com/episode-012/WEBSITE: http://www.biketouradventures.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPQl_pNcMZA-hHckhVrpmaw FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/biketouradventures/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bike_tour_adventures/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/BikeTourAdv ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bike-tour-adventures/id1464406852 Show Notes~ 30 sec       Intro~ 2 min        Talking about podcasting and other random stuff~ 5 min        Who is Sam Rice~ 9 min        Moving to Australia, developing an alcohol dependency, meeting the right people ~ 11m30s     Started running, got hooked on biking~ 14 min      Realizing he loved being on the bike. Freedom was more important than the competition factor~ 17 min      The story of Growler and how he changed Sam~ 20 min      Deciding to do a world tour by bike, prepping with a 10 day tour to learn about his bike and needs~ 25 min      First leg through Malaysia and Thailand was a way of testing his gear and making necessary changes~ 29 min      Why he wants to spend several months in Nepal and why he has no known plans afterwards~ 33 min      The bike he is using and why he chose to use it, what set-up he is using and why.~ 41 min      Discussing spirituality, meeting Sufi Muslim, and not drinking~ 55 min      Talking about learning, unlearning, what he hopes to gain from the tour and claiming back time~ 1h 3m       More about the tour and where he is going~ 1h 10m     Highlights so far, temples in Thailand and people in Cambodia~ 1h 20m     Currency luggage system and a bit of a talk about bikepacking vs bike touring~ 1h 24m     Becky coming to meet him and tour and needing to build her up slowly~ 1h 27m     Best piece of advice he's received or would give~ 1h 31m     End of episode and introduction to next episode

Rumi's poetry is beloved around the world, but has his specifically Sufi Muslim insights been translated away? And we'll also head to the NSW mining town of Broken Hill, where historian Samia Khatun found a mysterious 150-year-old book of Bengali Sufi poetry at the old mosque. So how did it get there, and how did reading it change her?

Rumi's poetry is beloved around the world, but has his specifically Sufi Muslim insights been translated away? And we'll also head to the NSW mining town of Broken Hill, where historian Samia Khatun found a mysterious 150-year-old book of Bengali Sufi poetry at the old mosque. So how did it get there, and how did reading it change her?

In light of the horrific bombing in Sri Lanka in April, it is vital that Muslims across the world unite against violence being perpetuated in the name of Islam. In fact, a few hours before this article was published on 8 May 2019, at least eight people were killed in a blast, claimed by the Pakistani Taliban, outside a major Sufi Muslim shrine in Lahore, Pakistan. There are episodes in recent history which clearly indicate the malice and hostility of those committing acts of terror and mass violence in the name of Islam. Amjad Sabri, the famous qawwal, was killed in June 2016 by the Pakistani Taliban. For more podcasts from The Quint, check out our [Podcasts](https://www.thequint.com/news/podcast) section.

This week, Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss Sanjay Leela Bhansali being assaulted and the demands of the Karni Sena that is offended by Bhansali's Padmavati. Did you think there would come a day when a Hindu Right-leaning group would raise hell to defend the honour of a Sri Lankan princess as imagined by a Sufi Muslim poet? Sen and Pal certainly hadn't. Find out what our resident culture vultures think of Kaabil, Raees and the much-awaited new film from the MSG series. There's also David Harbour of Stranger Things, who brought down the house at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Shah Rukh Khan's free-wheeling interview with AIB on a podcast that's actually a video. Finally, there are two books that have caught Sen and Pal's attention: The Corpse That Spoke by Sidin Vadukut and Dear Left Sock And Other Letters, by (Khushnaz) Lala. From murder mysteries to kiddie books, who else will bring you a range like this? All this, discussed and dissected in this episode of The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap.For references please visit:www.newslaundry.com/2017/02/01/the-…wrap-episode-29 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonny's two guests are from very different parts of British society - but are united in voice in opposing Jeremy Corbyn and the antisemitism scandal sweeping the Labour Party. Jassem Tamim is a Sufi Muslim originally from Morocco, who considers it payback to Britain's acceptance of him to oppose antisemitism. He also believes it's his Islamic duty to defend Israel and Jews. And Richard Millett is the longtime activist who the Labour leader famously called lacking English irony.

Wor. Ted Graham and Bro. Micah Fox join us to discuss religious tolerance in Freemasonry with their experience as a Sufi Muslim and a Jew. The paper can be found here: http://threedistinctknocks.org/religious-tolerance-wor-david-riley/

This week, Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss Sanjay Leela Bhansali being assaulted and the demands of the Karni Sena that is offended by Bhansali's Padmavati. Did you think there would come a day when a Hindu Right-leaning group would raise hell to defend the honour of a Sri Lankan princess as imagined by a Sufi Muslim poet? Sen and Pal certainly hadn't. Find out what our resident culture vultures think of Kaabil, Raees and the much-awaited new film from the MSG series. There's also David Harbour of Stranger Things, who brought down the house at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Shah Rukh Khan's free-wheeling interview with AIB on a podcast that's actually a video. Finally, there are two books that have caught Sen and Pal's attention: The Corpse That Spoke by Sidin Vadukut and Dear Left Sock And Other Letters, by (Khushnaz) Lala. From murder mysteries to kiddie books, who else will bring you a range like this? All this, discussed and dissected in this episode of The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap.For references please visit:https://www.newslaundry.com/2017/02/01/the-awful-and-awesome-entertainment-wrap-episode-29 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

By turns warrior, prisoner of war, court poet and passionate Sufi devotee, Amir Khusro was above all a quick-witted literary survivor. And his ability to write for all manner of patrons and audiences, added to his faith in Sufism, would help his words endure for 700 years. Sunil Khilnani tells the story of the man who called himself 'The Parrot of India'. After a career as a soldier, Khusro gained fame in the royal courts of Delhi where poets improvised and extemporised for their patrons, competing with each other in a kind of medieval poetry slam. But despite being the most admired court poet of his time, he eventually suffered burnout and turned for spiritual strength to the great Sufi Muslim saint Nizamuddin Auliya. From then on his poetry focussed on the ideal of Sufi devotion, a merging of identity between master and follower. Sunil Khilnani visits old Delhi and Khusro's tomb where his songs, passed down through 700 years of oral tradition, are still performed. Those songs have also come to live in the unconscious of millions of Indians through their use in cinema. Javed Akhtar, one of the great song-writers of Indian cinema, pays tribute to his 13th century predecessor. The founding fathers of modern India made Amir Khusro a mascot of cultural harmony. Sunil Khilnani explores the life of a Sufi Muslim who has become the embodiment of the nation's unofficial motto: 'Unity in Diversity'. Producer: Jeremy Grange Executive Producer: Martin Smith Original music composed by Talvin Singh.

A typical day in the life of a Sufi Muslim and how this differs from mainstream Islam.