MashaAllah it is nice to see our local imam has been invited by Paul. Dr. Shade is truly highly intellectual and spiritual, a rare combination if you ask me.
Dr Shadee not only brings wisdom but also a good injection of humour! We love the ivory tower academics on this channel but nothing beats a real man of the people.
@@sleeps3925 He does, but I think what brother Ali meant was that Imam Shadee Elmasry is very down to earth, and although he had a PhD, he doesn't adorn himself with the stereotypical "too big for my briches" attitude known in the academia world, particularly the western academic world. He's just a human who happens to have a PhD!
Wonderful interview brother Paul. Dr El Masry truly uncovered aspects of Deen-based spirituality that are not always obvious in the modern world. Perhaps a sequel in the future. Jazakallahu khair
Thank you for for making this video. My therapist started talking about spirituality after diagnosing me with PTSD. Despite being raised in a strict secular militant atheist household.
Keep up the good work brother Paul... you are doing praiseworthy work in representing Islam accurately, fairly and moderately in a balanced way by inviting scholars from the full spectrum of the Islamic tradition... jazakum Allahu khayr!
Wow I didn’t know this Wallahi it’s beneficial. I do dikr and sometimes I’m overwhelmed by joy but I didn’t have a name for it because of my ignorance. Alhamdulilah for the sheikh and Paul for bringing this up
@@Muhammed01FI Hmm, but I dont believe there is any indication that the intention is not for the sake of Allahs pleasure. That the prophet is shown your deeds may just act as the final motivation - that one last push - to help you accomplish an ibaadah. I dont think theyre mutually exclusive
Zikr - Sakinah - Nur - a spiritual void that when fulfilled transforms the individual. Fantastic portrayal of images of the physical transformative being brought about by positive spiritual repetitions.
Dr Shadee is very insightful …because of his immense knowledge it’s hard to tie him to the topic I almost forgot what the topic was ( spirituality) but still enjoyed it🙂
Interesting conversation. Thanks for uploading. Philosophically speaking, nothing can be proven and that is part of the creator's master plan. Only he knows the intention and effort every soul is making and why they interpret things the way they do. But being conscious vs heedless has a lot to do with clean living and feeling connected to creation, something not easy in our highly populated, toxic modern day towns and cities! I love the way you're sharing your journey Paul. May Allah be pleased with you. Ameen
So true just a few days of Remembrance of Allah truly uplifts you. Try this method - do wudu Sit on the floor even on a prayer mat Keep your eyes open As you read try to focus on your heart and turn to Allah. Send salutations upon the final Messenger (pbuh). Repeatedly perhaps for 5 to 10 mins initially Then receite First Kalima (Tayyab): Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur-Rasoolu-llaah Another 5 to 10 mins Do it daily if possible and increase the time over time. insha'Allah you'll feel reformed uplifted and alive.
I find Sakinh when I read Quran slowly with thinking about it and reading Tafsir for each Ayah … before starting i ask Allah Almighty for Sakinh and reverence
Assalamualaikum brother Paul I highly recommend you bring Michael Sugich on your channel, Michael Haroon Sugich who is the author of Signs on the horizon which is a must read, where he tells stories about meeting great Sufi saints(Wali), Michael Sugich is a friend of Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad. And I highly recommend you read the book.
Thanks Paul for another brilliant podcast with your guest Dr Shadee. May Allah bless you both. Some of the research Dr Shadee suggested have been done. Eg. Alterations in Resting-State Functional Connectivity Link Mindfulness Meditation With Reduced Interleukin-6: A Randomised Controlled Trial: Cresswell et al 2016.
Spirituality is the life experience and one needs to intend that and work for it with true sincerity. The more you fear God, the more you trust Him. The more you trust God, the more you realise His influence upon you. I have no hesitation to say that there are two spirits work on an individual, one is guiding to good to the Path of Allah and the other tempting to evil way. The individual’s destiny determines his strength of belief /disbelief and his actions good/evil. His destiny is decided by his usage of his faculties of hearing, seeing and understanding either for good or evil. That’s why The Glorious Quran repeatedly asserts that Allah Swt knows what is in our hearts and nothing is hidden from Him in the universe. Therefore we have to keep our hearts pure and free from every evil and impurities so that we deserve Allah’s Swt Mercy and Guidance. When we succeed in gaining His Mercy then we will have good destiny. We thank Br Paul and Sheikh Dr Shadee for their beautiful presentation on the subject and it’s insights. May Allah Swt reward them abundantly with long and healthy life so that more and more people are benefitted. InshaAllah!
At around the 5min. mark the young guy started to plant the notion that _"they don't know they have the ailment"_ and this reminded me of these verses from the Quran: 7:19 And Adam, you and your wife will live in this garden, and both of you eat whatever you may wish, but do not approach this one tree or you will become unjust." Did Allah tell them why they shouldn't approach the tree? No! But here is the thing... was it their _"spiritual thirst"_ or Satan's evil whisperings putting thoughts into their minds, i.e. telling them things them don't know, that prompted them to defy Allah's command and approached that tree? 7:20 Then, Satan whispered to them to expose their nakedness, which had been hidden from them, and he said, "Your Lord has forbidden you this tree so that you do not become angels or immortal." 7:21 He swore to them, "I am a sincere advisor," 7:22 and he succeeded in deceiving them. As soon as the two had tasted [the fruit] of the tree, their nakedness became obvious to them, and they started covering themselves with leaves from the Garden.Their Lord called to them, "Did I not forbid that tree to you and tell you, 'Satan is your clear enemy?" From the verses of the Quran is it clear that Satan will always try to _invent_ problems/ailments/rituals for you that are NOT supported by the word of Allah. What does the Quran say about _spirituality_ ? 17:85 And they will ask you about the spirit. Say, "The spirit is within my Lord's domain, and you have been given but little knowledge. So, just like the command to *not-to approach the tree* , very little knowledge is made known to us! But the Quran continues with these verses: 17:86 And if We so desired, We could easily take away whatever We have revealed to you, and in that you would not find anyone to plead your case with us 17:87 other than mercy from your Lord, His favor towards you is huge! What is *_revealed to you from your Lord_* and what is *_mercy from your Lord_* ? Before you start listening & believing in misguidance just read the next verses: 17:88 Say, "If all people and all Jinn would band together with the intent of generating the likes of this Qur'an, they, would never be able to come out with anything like it, even if they backed each other up. 17:89 We have mentioned in this Qur'an every kind of example to benefit people. However, most of the people persist in rejecting the truth. Undoubtedly, the Quran mentions every kind of example to benefit people but Satan & his human counterparts would always seek ways to invent problems/ailments/rituals that would NOT benefit you. Think... ponder and reflect on the verses of the Quran. salam.
39:48 may Allah bless hatim al hajj wlahi he showed me intellectuality of ibn taymiyah and i feel confident to be traditionalist and engage with philosophy and kalam at the same time . ibn taymiyah is phenomenal .
Ibn taimiyya , Ibn taimiyya , Ibn taimiyya what an obsession with an individual. Physics will not be what it is today if physicists had remained fixated with only Newton or Einstein. No single tree can make a forest. Ibn taimiyya has many known mistakes and errors just like Einstein refused to acknowledge quantum theory so also Ibn taimiyya refused to agree with many clear undeniable facts , he is just a single gifted man nothing more , the salafis are over awed by this man - what a pathetic poor peasant mentality
though i didn't watch the entire discussion on the subject " spirituality " , the issue is if U R thirsty being a spiritual wouldn't eliminate UR thirst unless U drink water # related to materialism there is a hadith narrated by ibn Habban which declares extremely materialistic element & desires behind ISLAM # the Hadith says " Prophet called Amar bin Al Aas عمر و ابن العاص ، & said to him i ( Prophet ) want to send U to a battle where U will get money or material . Amar bin Al Aas said O Prophet i did not accept ISLAM for money !!!!! Prophet said money or material is good for believer " # this Hadith clearly declares that in all the battles of ISLAM ( at the time of Prophet & Companions ) money was the element & desire behind the battles of ISLAM !!!! # 🇵🇰
Hey paul, i think having urdu subtitles would open your content to alot of people, is there anyway i can formally contact you regarding this if youre interested?
Mansour Al-Maturidi is not a suni, he is Ashaari who believe in Ilm Al-Kalam and Ilm Alkalam is prohibited in islam by Mliki, Shafiaai,Hanafi and Hanbali rites.
To Dr Elmasry: barakAllahou fik for your beautiful exposition. Next time you talk with an Englishman, use soccer (football) analogies! -lol. I am not certain brother Paul and our English brothers and sisters can understand baseball lingo! :) thank you
Ash-Shura 42:48 فَإِنْ أَعْرَضُوا۟ فَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَفِيظًاۖ إِنْ عَلَيْكَ إِلَّا ٱلْبَلَٰغُۗ وَإِنَّآ إِذَآ أَذَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنَّا رَحْمَةً فَرِحَ بِهَاۖ وَإِن تُصِبْهُمْ سَيِّئَةٌۢ بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ أَيْدِيهِمْ فَإِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ كَفُورٌ English - Abdul Haleem We have not sent you [Prophet] to be their guardian: your only duty is to deliver the message. When We give man a taste of Our mercy, he rejoices in it, but if some harm befalls him on account of what he has done with his own hands, then he is ungrateful. French - Muhammad Hamidullah S'ils se détournent, ...Nous ne t'avons pas envoyé pour assurer leur sauvegarde: tu n'es chargé que de transmettre [le message]. Et lorsque Nous faisons goûter à l'homme une miséricorde venant de Nous, il en exulte; mais si un malheur les atteint pour ce que leurs mains ont perpétré..., l'homme est alors très ingrat!
Ta Ha 20:124 وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَن ذِكْرِى فَإِنَّ لَهُۥ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكًا وَنَحْشُرُهُۥ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ أَعْمَىٰ English - Abdul Haleem but whoever turns away from it will have a life of great hardship. We shall bring him blind to the Assembly on the Day of Resurrection French - Muhammad Hamidullah Et quiconque se détourne de Mon Rappel, mènera certes, une vie pleine de gêne, et le Jour de la Résurrection Nous l'amènerons aveugle au rassemblement».
Spirituality must be from the actions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh only. It is the only divine source that brought the message of our Creator. Any innovation in spirituality that the Prophet Muhammad did not do, will never be part of our religion And this is the basic criterion in whether we follow the approach of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh or not Because many inventions in the field of Spirituality appeared from some Muslim sects and we will never do them because they are not from the teachings of our Creator and Prophet Spirituality with which we are reassured and feel its pleasure are the acts of worship such as the regular prayers, the tahajjud prayer, alaistighfar, and righteous deeds such as charity, fasting, reading the Qur’an, serving the needy, and these are the teachings and biography of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh
Following the sunna is a wide term and not as narrowly interpreted by the people of fitna who will not let go these culture wars forever. Spiritual practices that are in conformity with the sunna dont have to be exactly stipulated in verbatim and form. Otherwise The scholars who collected and sifted through the sunna will also be accused of innovation !!. Even if the Prophet (SAW) did not sit with his companions and do dhikr in a group does not mean its not allowed !!
May Allah SubHaanaHu wa Taaala make your efforts prosperous upon the Straight Path Representing and Promulgating to Muslim Children and beyond , The Common Islamic Norms Teachings Practices Ideals and Morals Behaviors and Attitudes ... follows/following the Azhar Shareef model which is the highest authentic Islamic authority that continues the following of methods and paradigms and ways upheld by the previous generations that were established by the Righteous Predecessors Salaf elSaliheen upon the Kitab= Thikr and the Sunnah of AhleThikr - Beginning with the Prophet Muhammad 3lyhisSalaat.wa.Salaam followed by the four caliphs and the Prophetically-selected authorized "scholarly-references" from among the noble household and the companions and those who followed their following examples in the latter generation and so on and so forth unto the AhlusSunnah Community of Mujtahids among the Mutakallimeen Theologians (Mufawwid-Tahawi-Hanbali's and Mu2awwil-Ashaari-Maturidi) , the Fuqaha Jurists especially the four respective schools (Ahmed.bin HANBAL, Mohammed ALSHAFIEE, MALIK bin Anas, abu HANEEFA ) , the Awliyaa ( JUNAID Sufi Implementers of Hikma and Maarifa , Tazkiyya and Tasawwuf of Suluk of Tariqa and Sharee3a e.g. Imam Shaaraani ) reflecting the Islamic Sunni narratives (Azhar Shareef being the actual Islamic narrative , the balanced narrative, based upon UsulElFiqh and the Fiqh of the Sunni World ) not just pandering to the Salafist group that *prohibits* Music and *all* or any "innovation" nor to the Secularist groups that *permits* every kind of Music and *all* or any "innovation" , proudly representing the ideal Traditions in the now and the new!
Al-'Asr 103:1-3 (1) وَٱلْعَصْرِ (2) إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ (3) إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ English - Abdul Haleem (1) By the declining day, (2) man is [deep] in loss, (3) except for those who believe, do good deeds, urge one another to the truth, and urge one another to steadfastness. French - Muhammad Hamidullah (1) Par le Temps! (2) L'homme est certes, en perdition, (3) sauf ceux qui croient et accomplissent les bonnes œuvres, s'enjoignent mutuellement la vérité et s'enjoignent mutuellement l'endurance.
Dr Shadee probably didn't pick up that our beloved host is a Salafi sympathiser like most converts initially are and just like I was when I didn't know anything about the Islamic tradition. Ibn Taymiyyah is a mutakallim (dialectic theologian). Most of his arguments were based on a predisposed opposition to Asharism more than an objective critique of dialectic theology (kalam) itself because his arguments were based on kalam, and even though quite convincing for Muslims, they won't be convincing for non-Muslims.
I dont call myself a salafi but i have to say this, Salafism isn't opposed to kalam. Mohammed hijab, Jake the Muslim metaphysician are all salafi but use kalam quite regularly. It's only certain fringe groups in the salafi movement that does. Paul is well aware of this matter as well.
Br. Ahmed, how did you arrive at the conclusion that Paul is a Salafi sympathizer? Also, there are multiple strains of Salafism - Muhammed Abdul, Rashid Rida camp, who are quite broad in their understanding - and the Saudi Salafism, which is narrow and rigid in it's interpretation. Ibn Taymiyya is well respected jurist and doesn't fall into the Saudi Salafism mold.
There is only one video on my channel but the knowledge inside is very helpfull for people who are seeking truth and its packed with full of logics too
Quite an insightful discussion that I think would be beneficial for many to watch. I must, however, say that Dr. Elmasry is in error in the opinion that mere chanting of a prophet’s name brings blessings. No such reference could be found anywhere in the Qur’an or the authentic reports of the Prophet (p) (this should not be confused with having love for a Prophet). In fact, such a reference is not expected. All Prophets teach uncompromising monotheism since human beings have a propensity to easily fall into saint worshipping, grave worshipping, hero-worshipping, personality cults, and so on. Quite the contrary, the teachings of all the Prophets, and that includes Jesus’ authentic reports in the Gospels, focused on giving reverence to God, and God only. How could one then interpret the dream that Dr. Elmasry attempted to explain? Many in the past have resorted to “personal visions” in order to gain authenticity, but even without calling this a fabrication, there are legitimate ways it can be explained. Out of the three types of dreams, as al-Ghazzali said, true vision is only one type. Another source is the human psyche itself that draws from stress, current thoughts or events that affect him. And the final type is inspiration from the satans who deliberately mislead people or enjoy disturbing them (scary dreams, etc.). Dreams, by its very nature that it is a personal experience that is unverifiable, cannot be used as a basis of any serious academic conversation, much less in deriving rulings. Hence, Muslim scholars have unanimously agreed that dreams, even by a most pious saint or a most knowledge scholar, cannot be used as evidence, which only comes from what is publicly established and evident. May I also add that exorcism of demons were and are done not just by reciting the Qur’an but also by Christians, pagans and polytheists who utter things that are clearly blasphemous and abhorrent that go against the teachings of all the Prophets. Such successes do not prove anything. We know very little about how the demonic world works, but this much is pretty obvious: just like a miscreant human being can desist his criminal activity in reaction to fear, threat or other not-so-legitimate factors, so can a demon. Like humans, demons (i.e., jinns) have intellect, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and propensities that are part of being a creation with a free will.
Paul had to reel dr. Shade in and- shifting the focus on unity and the threat of the “Alphabet gang’s” agenda 👏🏼 rather than the Dr.’s emphasis on Salafi bashing …I found this a very bias conversion on Shade’s part, can’t say I benefited unfortunately. But I love this channel and will always continue to watch everything I can on it!
He was not bashing. He was presenting facts in a detached manner. So-calles Salafi are not knowledgeable in terms of spirituality and incapable to answer attacks from philosophers.
That the brain can heal certain things does NOT mean it caused the condition to begin with -- that's a HUGE logical error. Hope based on belief is what we call a placebo, and they all work better than nothing to heal someone, whether a sugar pill, a magic spell, or a religious prayer. This is why doctors want to know a person's beliefs, and encourages them. It does not follow that lacking belief causes a placebo not to work, but belief CAN make it work vs nothing. Any chant, any prayer, any koan, any meditation has an extremely high probability of helping someone relax & become tranquil. Even just visualizing a ray of sunshine beaming down on one's head changes people's blood pressure. The miracle is not in any scripture, charm, prayer or belief. It is in the human mind.
( Do Christians And Jews and "OTHER" non-Muslims go to Heaven? ) Quran 2:62 '' Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians->ANYAllah< Is The Protector Of Monasteries, Churches, Synagogues And The Mosques ) Quran 22:40 [They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, " Our Lord is God " And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might. Note: Why did Allah protected Churches and Synagogues if they worship false Allah ? ( Why Are There So Many Different Religions In The World ? ) Quran 5 48 ''...... If God wanted He could have made all of you a single nation.( ie single religion ) But He willed otherwise in order to test you in what He has given you (ie Scriptures) therefore try to excel one another in good deeds. Ultimately you all shall return to God then He will show you the truth of those matters in which you '' >DISPUTE verb < not noun like other religions Islam mean "submission" to God ( The above verse saying is that God will not accept a religion from the >MUSLIM< and the Non-Muslims but total "submission" to God ) Question: How Can Muslim And the Non-Muslim "submit" to the God? Answer: Be kind to other human beings and Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not cheat, Do not hurt others, Do not be prideful and Do the charity work. Note: If you obeyed all the ABOVE Allah-God's moral laws "YOU" submitted to God.( ie Islam mean "submission" to God ) The only people who will enter Paradise those who '' Submitted to God '' ( ie by Good Deeds ) God does NOT accept your religion of birth but only ''Your Total'' Submission to Him. ( God Allows Interfaith Marriages And Eat Food From the Christian And Jew And Vice Versa ) Quran 5:5 ''This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And lawful in marriage are chaste women from among the believers (ie Muslim ) and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless and he in the Hereafter will be among the losers.'' Note: > Only < Islam allows interfaith marriages (>14 hundredsSame God< but They are >ALL Corrupt< more or less, some more than others from their original foundational teaching. The older religion are MORE corrupted than newer religion. Question to Muslim and Christian: Does God / Allah only answer your pray ? And God / Allah does not answer non Muslim / non Christian pray? Did Allah '' Canceled '' all other religions Judaism and Christianity? Quran 5:48 '' And We have revealed to you [O Muhammad] the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture ( ie New and old Testament ) and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. >>>TO EACH OF YOU WE PRESCRIBED A LAW AND A METHODone nation>differ qualified < for to enter Paradise ) On the day of judgement God will ''NOT'' judge humanity bases on Sunni Muslim sect VS Shia Muslim sect ''NOR'' by Muslim VS non-Muslim >but< Doer of Goods VS Doer of Evils. '' YOUR " birth in the Muslim's family is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. '' YOUR " religion / sect / foot long beard is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise. The > qualification < to enter Paradise is > Faith in God and Good Work
A person who support Evolution like Dr Shadee has nothing's to do with spirituality. It's a pure essence & these Dr type scholar have no relation with it . Why he's here, it's a surprise from brother Paul !
ua-cam.com/video/vbLEf4HR74E/v-deo.html. Many thanks for a great discussion. Loved it thoroughly. Just as an example on how to conduct an experiment, is the link above about happiness. I hope this helps. As regards to the use of Jesus's name, might be that he was using it as a name of God and not as a prophets name. So acknowledging God in sum way. Stay blessed and happy, always 🤲
MashaAllah it is nice to see our local imam has been invited by Paul.
Dr. Shade is truly highly intellectual and spiritual, a rare combination if you ask me.
Dr Shadee not only brings wisdom but also a good injection of humour! We love the ivory tower academics on this channel but nothing beats a real man of the people.
He has a PhD though 😂
@@sleeps3925 He does, but I think what brother Ali meant was that Imam Shadee Elmasry is very down to earth, and although he had a PhD, he doesn't adorn himself with the stereotypical "too big for my briches" attitude known in the academia world, particularly the western academic world. He's just a human who happens to have a PhD!
Dr Shadee Elmasry is a valuable part of spreading the true essence/spirit of Islam online Masha Allah
Wonderful interview brother Paul. Dr El Masry truly uncovered aspects of Deen-based spirituality that are not always obvious in the modern world. Perhaps a sequel in the future. Jazakallahu khair
Many thanks for your support Sarfraaz K!
Thank you for for making this video. My therapist started talking about spirituality after diagnosing me with PTSD. Despite being raised in a strict secular militant atheist household.
Keep up the good work brother Paul... you are doing praiseworthy work in representing Islam accurately, fairly and moderately in a balanced way by inviting scholars from the full spectrum of the Islamic tradition... jazakum Allahu khayr!
Wow I didn’t know this Wallahi it’s beneficial. I do dikr and sometimes I’m overwhelmed by joy but I didn’t have a name for it because of my ignorance. Alhamdulilah for the sheikh and Paul for bringing this up
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For sure my favourite Interview of Pauls so far subhanallah.
Alhamdulillah another morning tazkirah for me here in Malaysia. Its 7.55am here now.
very interesting blog, Thank you paul for inviting Dr Shadee Elmasry
I really wish this was longer. Too good.
"I want the Prophet to know I'm praying Tahajjud, I want him to be proud" - beautiful
But could that be considered as shirk? You don't pray to gain Allah's pleasure, just to show off to the Prophet (ﷺ).
@@Muhammed01FI Hmm, but I dont believe there is any indication that the intention is not for the sake of Allahs pleasure.
That the prophet is shown your deeds may just act as the final motivation - that one last push - to help you accomplish an ibaadah.
I dont think theyre mutually exclusive
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@@Muhammed01FI if you make the Prophet(صلالله عليه وسلم) happy you make God happy by extention.
We pray tahajjud to please Allah and hand on hand obey the orders of his messenger which makes Allah pleased.
Zikr - Sakinah - Nur - a spiritual void that when fulfilled transforms the individual. Fantastic portrayal of images of the physical transformative being brought about by positive spiritual repetitions.
Thanks Paul loved this podcast. I learned quite a bit, bring this scholar in again.
Dr Shadee is very insightful …because of his immense knowledge it’s hard to tie him to the topic I almost forgot what the topic was ( spirituality) but still enjoyed it🙂
Thanks!
Many thanks Mohamad!
Beautiful podcast brother Paul and Dr shadee. May Allah preserve you all. Amen
MashaAllah Paul, you are rising the bar with every podcast/interview. I hope other muslim podcasters will learn from you. Jzk
Was looking forward to this one
May Allah bless both of you beautiful brothers
Interesting conversation. Thanks for uploading. Philosophically speaking, nothing can be proven and that is part of the creator's master plan. Only he knows the intention and effort every soul is making and why they interpret things the way they do. But being conscious vs heedless has a lot to do with clean living and feeling connected to creation, something not easy in our highly populated, toxic modern day towns and cities! I love the way you're sharing your journey Paul. May Allah be pleased with you. Ameen
So true just a few days of Remembrance of Allah truly uplifts you.
Try this method - do wudu
Sit on the floor even on a prayer mat
Keep your eyes open
As you read try to focus on your heart and turn to Allah.
Send salutations upon the final Messenger (pbuh).
Repeatedly perhaps for 5 to 10 mins initially
Then receite
First Kalima (Tayyab):
Laaa Ilaaha Illa-llaahu Muhammadur-Rasoolu-llaah
Another 5 to 10 mins
Do it daily if possible and increase the time over time. insha'Allah you'll feel reformed uplifted and alive.
Great discussion. Amazing arguments and very informative and intellectual approach
I find Sakinh when I read Quran slowly with thinking about it and reading Tafsir for each Ayah … before starting i ask Allah Almighty for Sakinh and reverence
Subhanallah I saw your barber post on Twitter today brother Paul! And on the same day I watch this 10 month old video where it’s brought up!
Great, like always. Thank you Paul.
Ey its my man Shaykh Shadee
Thank you for this video. Amazing discussion
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Assalamualaikum brother Paul I highly recommend you bring Michael Sugich on your channel, Michael Haroon Sugich who is the author of Signs on the horizon which is a must read, where he tells stories about meeting great Sufi saints(Wali), Michael Sugich is a friend of Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad. And I highly recommend you read the book.
I loved it.
May Allah bless you both ❤️
Just brilliant…pls invite him again in the future Bro Paul. Truly enjoy it.
Yes!
12:20 is so true. I caused myself an allergic reaction due to overthinking once
Thanks Paul for another brilliant podcast with your guest Dr Shadee. May Allah bless you both.
Some of the research Dr Shadee suggested have been done. Eg. Alterations in Resting-State Functional Connectivity Link Mindfulness Meditation With Reduced Interleukin-6: A Randomised Controlled Trial: Cresswell et al 2016.
Great discussion
Spirituality is the life experience and one needs to intend that and work for it with true sincerity. The more you fear God, the more you trust Him. The more you trust God, the more you realise His influence upon you. I have no hesitation to say that there are two spirits work on an individual, one is guiding to good to the Path of Allah and the other tempting to evil way. The individual’s destiny determines his strength of belief /disbelief and his actions good/evil. His destiny is decided by his usage of his faculties of hearing, seeing and understanding either for good or evil. That’s why The Glorious Quran repeatedly asserts that Allah Swt knows what is in our hearts and nothing is hidden from Him in the universe. Therefore we have to keep our hearts pure and free from every evil and impurities so that we deserve Allah’s Swt Mercy and Guidance. When we succeed in gaining His Mercy then we will have good destiny.
We thank Br Paul and Sheikh Dr Shadee for their beautiful presentation on the subject and it’s insights. May Allah Swt reward them abundantly with long and healthy life so that more and more people are benefitted. InshaAllah!
At around the 5min. mark the young guy started to plant the notion that _"they don't know they have the ailment"_ and this reminded me of these verses from the Quran:
7:19 And Adam, you and your wife will live in this garden, and both of you eat whatever you may wish, but do not approach this one tree or you will become unjust."
Did Allah tell them why they shouldn't approach the tree?
No!
But here is the thing... was it their _"spiritual thirst"_ or Satan's evil whisperings putting thoughts into their minds, i.e. telling them things them don't know, that prompted them to defy Allah's command and approached that tree?
7:20 Then, Satan whispered to them to expose their nakedness, which had been hidden from them, and he said, "Your Lord has forbidden you this tree so that you do not become angels or immortal."
7:21 He swore to them, "I am a sincere advisor,"
7:22 and he succeeded in deceiving them. As soon as the two had tasted [the fruit] of the tree, their nakedness became obvious to them, and they started covering themselves with leaves from the Garden.Their Lord called to them, "Did I not forbid that tree to you and tell you, 'Satan is your clear enemy?"
From the verses of the Quran is it clear that Satan will always try to _invent_ problems/ailments/rituals for you that are NOT supported by the word of Allah.
What does the Quran say about _spirituality_ ?
17:85 And they will ask you about the spirit. Say, "The spirit is within my Lord's domain, and you have been given but little knowledge.
So, just like the command to *not-to approach the tree* , very little knowledge is made known to us!
But the Quran continues with these verses:
17:86 And if We so desired, We could easily take away whatever We have revealed to you, and in that you would not find anyone to plead your case with us
17:87 other than mercy from your Lord, His favor towards you is huge!
What is *_revealed to you from your Lord_* and what is *_mercy from your Lord_* ?
Before you start listening & believing in misguidance just read the next verses:
17:88 Say, "If all people and all Jinn would band together with the intent of generating the likes of this Qur'an, they, would never be able to come out with anything like it, even if they backed each other up.
17:89 We have mentioned in this Qur'an every kind of example to benefit people. However, most of the people persist in rejecting the truth.
Undoubtedly, the Quran mentions every kind of example to benefit people but Satan & his human counterparts would always seek ways to invent problems/ailments/rituals that would NOT benefit you.
Think... ponder and reflect on the verses of the Quran.
salam.
39:48 may Allah bless hatim al hajj wlahi he showed me intellectuality of ibn taymiyah and i feel confident to be traditionalist and engage with philosophy and kalam at the same time . ibn taymiyah is phenomenal .
Ibn taimiyya , Ibn taimiyya , Ibn taimiyya what an obsession with an individual. Physics will not be what it is today if physicists had remained fixated with only Newton or Einstein. No single tree can make a forest. Ibn taimiyya has many known mistakes and errors just like Einstein refused to acknowledge quantum theory so also Ibn taimiyya refused to agree with many clear undeniable facts , he is just a single gifted man nothing more , the salafis are over awed by this man - what a pathetic poor peasant mentality
Clear proof of the necessity of kalam. BarakAllahou fikoum. Beautiful discussion between beautiful brothers. Many thanks to both of you
Alhamdullilaah for islam🤲😍
though i didn't watch the entire discussion on the subject " spirituality " , the issue is if U R thirsty being a spiritual wouldn't eliminate UR thirst unless U drink water # related to materialism there is a hadith narrated by ibn Habban which declares extremely materialistic element & desires behind ISLAM # the Hadith says " Prophet called Amar bin Al Aas عمر و ابن العاص ، & said to him i ( Prophet ) want to send U to a battle where U will get money or material . Amar bin Al Aas said O Prophet i did not accept ISLAM for money !!!!! Prophet said money or material is good for believer " # this Hadith clearly declares that in all the battles of ISLAM ( at the time of Prophet & Companions ) money was the element & desire behind the battles of ISLAM !!!! # 🇵🇰
MashaAllah excellent !
Very good discussion.
Amazing spiritual person
Mâcha Allah
Thanks
Hey paul, i think having urdu subtitles would open your content to alot of people, is there anyway i can formally contact you regarding this if youre interested?
Paul, I advise you to read the «Book of Monotheism» by Abu Mansoor al-Maturidi, and «The greatest universal sureties» by Ramadan al-Buti.
Mansour Al-Maturidi is not a suni, he is Ashaari who believe in Ilm Al-Kalam and Ilm Alkalam is prohibited in islam by Mliki, Shafiaai,Hanafi and Hanbali rites.
@@yassin90788 haha
@@qazitasawur why you laugh? What is the joke?
@@yassin90788 I don't like it when Laymen talk ignorance regarding the greats of our Ummah.
@@qazitasawur What's your problem in what i said? Where is the lies, show me.
The spirit is the entity that is responsible for the existence of consciousness in humans
To Dr Elmasry: barakAllahou fik for your beautiful exposition. Next time you talk with an Englishman, use soccer (football) analogies! -lol. I am not certain brother Paul and our English brothers and sisters can understand baseball lingo! :)
thank you
Ash-Shura 42:48
فَإِنْ أَعْرَضُوا۟ فَمَآ أَرْسَلْنَٰكَ عَلَيْهِمْ حَفِيظًاۖ إِنْ عَلَيْكَ إِلَّا ٱلْبَلَٰغُۗ وَإِنَّآ إِذَآ أَذَقْنَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ مِنَّا رَحْمَةً فَرِحَ بِهَاۖ وَإِن تُصِبْهُمْ سَيِّئَةٌۢ بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ أَيْدِيهِمْ فَإِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ كَفُورٌ
English - Abdul Haleem
We have not sent you [Prophet] to be their guardian: your only duty is to deliver the message. When We give man a taste of Our mercy, he rejoices in it, but if some harm befalls him on account of what he has done with his own hands, then he is ungrateful.
French - Muhammad Hamidullah
S'ils se détournent, ...Nous ne t'avons pas envoyé pour assurer leur sauvegarde: tu n'es chargé que de transmettre [le message]. Et lorsque Nous faisons goûter à l'homme une miséricorde venant de Nous, il en exulte; mais si un malheur les atteint pour ce que leurs mains ont perpétré..., l'homme est alors très ingrat!
Ta Ha 20:124
وَمَنْ أَعْرَضَ عَن ذِكْرِى فَإِنَّ لَهُۥ مَعِيشَةً ضَنكًا وَنَحْشُرُهُۥ يَوْمَ ٱلْقِيَٰمَةِ أَعْمَىٰ
English - Abdul Haleem
but whoever turns away from it will have a life of great hardship. We shall bring him blind to the Assembly on the Day of Resurrection
French - Muhammad Hamidullah
Et quiconque se détourne de Mon Rappel, mènera certes, une vie pleine de gêne, et le Jour de la Résurrection Nous l'amènerons aveugle au rassemblement».
We affect the environment & the environment affect us
Spirituality must be from the actions and sayings of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh only.
It is the only divine source that brought the message of our Creator.
Any innovation in spirituality that the Prophet Muhammad did not do, will never be part of our religion
And this is the basic criterion in whether we follow the approach of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh or not
Because many inventions in the field of Spirituality appeared from some Muslim sects and we will never do them because they are not from the teachings of our Creator and Prophet
Spirituality with which we are reassured and feel its pleasure are the acts of worship such as the regular prayers, the tahajjud prayer, alaistighfar, and righteous deeds such as charity, fasting, reading the Qur’an, serving the needy, and these are the teachings and biography of the Prophet Muhammad pbuh
Following the sunna is a wide term and not as narrowly interpreted by the people of fitna who will not let go these culture wars forever. Spiritual practices that are in conformity with the sunna dont have to be exactly stipulated in verbatim and form. Otherwise The scholars who collected and sifted through the sunna will also be accused of innovation !!. Even if the Prophet (SAW) did not sit with his companions and do dhikr in a group does not mean its not allowed !!
Woooow 😮
I would urge those interested in the spiritual side of Islam -Sulook - to read Daleal Us Sulook/ Tasawwuf by Mualana Allah Yar Khan
جزاكم الله خيرا
Such an interesting talk but ads every 5 minutes is extremely irritating and distracting.
May Allah SubHaanaHu wa Taaala make your efforts prosperous upon the Straight Path Representing and Promulgating to Muslim Children and beyond , The Common Islamic Norms Teachings Practices Ideals and Morals Behaviors and Attitudes ...
follows/following the Azhar Shareef model which is the highest authentic Islamic authority that continues the following of methods and paradigms and ways upheld by the previous generations that were established by the Righteous Predecessors Salaf elSaliheen upon the Kitab= Thikr and the Sunnah of AhleThikr - Beginning with the Prophet Muhammad 3lyhisSalaat.wa.Salaam followed by the four caliphs and the Prophetically-selected authorized "scholarly-references" from among the noble household and the companions and those who followed their following examples in the latter generation and so on and so forth unto the AhlusSunnah Community of Mujtahids among the Mutakallimeen Theologians (Mufawwid-Tahawi-Hanbali's and Mu2awwil-Ashaari-Maturidi) , the Fuqaha Jurists especially the four respective schools (Ahmed.bin
HANBAL, Mohammed ALSHAFIEE, MALIK bin Anas, abu HANEEFA ) , the Awliyaa ( JUNAID Sufi Implementers of Hikma and Maarifa , Tazkiyya and Tasawwuf of Suluk of Tariqa and Sharee3a e.g. Imam Shaaraani )
reflecting the Islamic Sunni narratives (Azhar Shareef being the actual Islamic narrative , the balanced narrative, based upon UsulElFiqh and the Fiqh of the Sunni World ) not just pandering to the Salafist group that *prohibits* Music and *all* or any "innovation" nor to the Secularist groups that *permits* every kind of Music and *all* or any "innovation" , proudly representing the ideal Traditions in the now and the new!
Al-'Asr 103:1-3
(1) وَٱلْعَصْرِ
(2) إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لَفِى خُسْرٍ
(3) إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا۟ بِٱلصَّبْرِ
English - Abdul Haleem
(1) By the declining day,
(2) man is [deep] in loss,
(3) except for those who believe, do good deeds, urge one another to the truth, and urge one another to steadfastness.
French - Muhammad Hamidullah
(1) Par le Temps!
(2) L'homme est certes, en perdition,
(3) sauf ceux qui croient et accomplissent les bonnes œuvres, s'enjoignent mutuellement la vérité et s'enjoignent mutuellement l'endurance.
Too many ads Paul. 🥺
It is unfortunate that an episode about spirituality turned into something else halfway through it
33:40 As a Kuwaiti became Ashari, I can relate XDDD
How do you convert to Asharism, what were you before.
@@kledmohd4230 I was just a Salafi influenced layman
@@vedon_z weren't we all. 😄
That's why having knowledge is very impt and oppeness to all Muslims in general.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are salafi influenced, so it's not hard to imagine.
Dr. Shadee is great but this discussion was a bit lacking in structure.
Dr Shadee probably didn't pick up that our beloved host is a Salafi sympathiser like most converts initially are and just like I was when I didn't know anything about the Islamic tradition. Ibn Taymiyyah is a mutakallim (dialectic theologian). Most of his arguments were based on a predisposed opposition to Asharism more than an objective critique of dialectic theology (kalam) itself because his arguments were based on kalam, and even though quite convincing for Muslims, they won't be convincing for non-Muslims.
I dont call myself a salafi but i have to say this, Salafism isn't opposed to kalam. Mohammed hijab, Jake the Muslim metaphysician are all salafi but use kalam quite regularly. It's only certain fringe groups in the salafi movement that does. Paul is well aware of this matter as well.
Br. Ahmed, how did you arrive at the conclusion that Paul is a Salafi sympathizer? Also, there are multiple strains of Salafism - Muhammed Abdul, Rashid Rida camp, who are quite broad in their understanding - and the Saudi Salafism, which is narrow and rigid in it's interpretation.
Ibn Taymiyya is well respected jurist and doesn't fall into the Saudi Salafism mold.
المصري😊💓
34:45 the athiest's statement ABROGATES\DENYS THE CONCEPT OF GOD
There is only one video on my channel but the knowledge inside is very helpfull for people who are seeking truth and its packed with full of logics too
@Snakejüce who cares about you 🥱
Quite an insightful discussion that I think would be beneficial for many to watch. I must, however, say that Dr. Elmasry is in error in the opinion that mere chanting of a prophet’s name brings blessings. No such reference could be found anywhere in the Qur’an or the authentic reports of the Prophet (p) (this should not be confused with having love for a Prophet). In fact, such a reference is not expected. All Prophets teach uncompromising monotheism since human beings have a propensity to easily fall into saint worshipping, grave worshipping, hero-worshipping, personality cults, and so on. Quite the contrary, the teachings of all the Prophets, and that includes Jesus’ authentic reports in the Gospels, focused on giving reverence to God, and God only.
How could one then interpret the dream that Dr. Elmasry attempted to explain? Many in the past have resorted to “personal visions” in order to gain authenticity, but even without calling this a fabrication, there are legitimate ways it can be explained. Out of the three types of dreams, as al-Ghazzali said, true vision is only one type. Another source is the human psyche itself that draws from stress, current thoughts or events that affect him. And the final type is inspiration from the satans who deliberately mislead people or enjoy disturbing them (scary dreams, etc.).
Dreams, by its very nature that it is a personal experience that is unverifiable, cannot be used as a basis of any serious academic conversation, much less in deriving rulings. Hence, Muslim scholars have unanimously agreed that dreams, even by a most pious saint or a most knowledge scholar, cannot be used as evidence, which only comes from what is publicly established and evident.
May I also add that exorcism of demons were and are done not just by reciting the Qur’an but also by Christians, pagans and polytheists who utter things that are clearly blasphemous and abhorrent that go against the teachings of all the Prophets. Such successes do not prove anything. We know very little about how the demonic world works, but this much is pretty obvious: just like a miscreant human being can desist his criminal activity in reaction to fear, threat or other not-so-legitimate factors, so can a demon. Like humans, demons (i.e., jinns) have intellect, vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and propensities that are part of being a creation with a free will.
Sheikh Abdul Rahman Dimashgaih refuted , today in a video (no philosophy in islam )
الشيخ عبدالرحمن الدمشقية
I explain that atheist he is lying
This is root of the Islam
Paul had to reel dr. Shade in and- shifting the focus on unity and the threat of the “Alphabet gang’s” agenda 👏🏼 rather than the Dr.’s emphasis on Salafi bashing
…I found this a very bias conversion on Shade’s part, can’t say I benefited unfortunately. But I love this channel and will always continue to watch everything I can on it!
He was not bashing. He was presenting facts in a detached manner. So-calles Salafi are not knowledgeable in terms of spirituality and incapable to answer attacks from philosophers.
That the brain can heal certain things does NOT mean it caused the condition to begin with -- that's a HUGE logical error. Hope based on belief is what we call a placebo, and they all work better than nothing to heal someone, whether a sugar pill, a magic spell, or a religious prayer.
This is why doctors want to know a person's beliefs, and encourages them. It does not follow that lacking belief causes a placebo not to work, but belief CAN make it work vs nothing.
Any chant, any prayer, any koan, any meditation has an extremely high probability of helping someone relax & become tranquil. Even just visualizing a ray of sunshine beaming down on one's head changes people's blood pressure.
The miracle is not in any scripture, charm, prayer or belief. It is in the human mind.
Poor Stephanie, stuck in the materialist prison. May God guide you.
@@karimb972
Ameen
But again, please, where is the mind ? Or what our concept of mind is ?
( Do Christians And Jews and "OTHER" non-Muslims go to Heaven? )
Quran 2:62
'' Those who believe (in the Quran) and those who follow the Jewish (scriptures) and the Christians and the Sabians->ANYAllah< Is The Protector Of Monasteries, Churches, Synagogues And The Mosques )
Quran 22:40
[They are] those who have been evicted from their homes without right - only because they say, " Our Lord is God " And were it not that God checks the people, some by means of others, there would have been demolished monasteries, churches, synagogues, and mosques in which the name of God is much mentioned. And God will surely support those who support Him. Indeed, God is Powerful and Exalted in Might.
Note: Why did Allah protected Churches and Synagogues if they worship false Allah ?
( Why Are There So Many Different Religions In The World ? )
Quran 5 48
''...... If God wanted He could have made all of you a single nation.( ie single religion ) But He willed otherwise in order to test you in what He has given you (ie Scriptures) therefore try to excel one another in good deeds. Ultimately you all shall return to God then He will show you the truth of those matters in which you '' >DISPUTE verb < not noun like other religions
Islam mean "submission" to God
( The above verse saying is that God will not accept a religion from the >MUSLIM< and the Non-Muslims but total "submission" to God )
Question: How Can Muslim And the Non-Muslim "submit" to the God?
Answer: Be kind to other human beings and Do not lie, Do not steal, Do not cheat, Do not hurt others, Do not be prideful and Do the charity work.
Note: If you obeyed all the ABOVE Allah-God's moral laws "YOU" submitted to God.( ie Islam mean "submission" to God )
The only people who will enter Paradise those who '' Submitted to God '' ( ie by Good Deeds )
God does NOT accept your religion of birth but only ''Your Total'' Submission to Him.
( God Allows Interfaith Marriages And Eat Food From the Christian And Jew And Vice Versa )
Quran 5:5
''This day [all] good foods have been made lawful, and the food of those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) is lawful for you and your food is lawful for them. And lawful in marriage are chaste women from among the believers (ie Muslim ) and chaste women from among those who were given the Scripture (ie Christian and Jew) before you, when you have given them their due compensation, desiring chastity not unlawful sexual intercourse or taking [secret] lovers. And whoever denies the faith - his work has become worthless and he in the Hereafter will be among the losers.''
Note: > Only < Islam allows interfaith marriages (>14 hundredsSame God< but They are >ALL Corrupt< more or less, some more than others from their original foundational teaching. The older religion are MORE corrupted than newer religion.
Question to Muslim and Christian:
Does God / Allah only answer your pray ?
And God / Allah does not answer non Muslim / non Christian pray?
Did Allah '' Canceled '' all other religions Judaism and Christianity?
Quran 5:48
'' And We have revealed to you [O Muhammad] the Book in truth, confirming that which preceded it of the Scripture ( ie New and old Testament ) and as a criterion over it. So judge between them by what Allah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations away from what has come to you of the truth. >>>TO EACH OF YOU WE PRESCRIBED A LAW AND A METHODone nation>differ qualified < for to enter Paradise )
On the day of judgement God will ''NOT'' judge humanity bases on Sunni Muslim sect VS Shia Muslim sect ''NOR'' by Muslim VS non-Muslim >but< Doer of Goods VS Doer of Evils.
'' YOUR " birth in the Muslim's family is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise.
'' YOUR " religion / sect / foot long beard is NOT a > qualification < for to enter the Paradise.
The > qualification < to enter Paradise is > Faith in God and Good Work
A person who support Evolution like Dr Shadee has nothing's to do with spirituality.
It's a pure essence & these Dr type scholar have no relation with it .
Why he's here, it's a surprise from brother Paul !
I don't think Dr Shadee supports evolution
He's actually Anti-evolution....watch his discuss with Shuayb Malik
Don't know where you got that from.
Looks like you're mixing up.
ua-cam.com/video/vbLEf4HR74E/v-deo.html.
Many thanks for a great discussion. Loved it thoroughly. Just as an example on how to conduct an experiment, is the link above about happiness. I hope this helps.
As regards to the use of Jesus's name, might be that he was using it as a name of God and not as a prophets name. So acknowledging God in sum way.
Stay blessed and happy, always 🤲