Life: The Islamic Answer
Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany 122 episodes Mar 14, 2026
This series explores Islamic principles for living in today's world. It discusses the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically as individuals and communities that contribute positively to society and the world. The talks examine our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God in light of Islamic teachings. It is delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany and was originally posted on YouTube.
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![[Life:121] The Duty of Learning and Teaching Hadith + The Prophet’s 30 Step Ramadan program](https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1689008412567-b59796ea1d69f585419dfad24091c61d.jpeg)
[Life:121] The Duty of Learning and Teaching Hadith + The Prophet’s 30 Step Ramadan program
In this important lesson of the Life: The Islamic Answer series, Dr. Sayid Jafar Al-Hasany explores why Hadith is a foundational Islamic science and an essential type of knowledge every believer is encouraged to acquire.Building on the Qur’an as the primary source of guidance, this lecture explains:What it truly means to “preserve” forty narrations — beyond simple memorizationHow learning and teac
[Life:120] Understanding Hadith Sciences: Quran, Ahlulbayt & Authenticity
How do we know what is truly from the Prophet ﷺ and the Ahlulbayt (ع)? How do we distinguish authentic guidance from fabrication? And why does Islam command us not only to learn hadith - but to deeply understand it?In this latest installment of of our Life series: Types of Knowledge is Islam, we move from the theoretical foundations of religious knowledge into the practical, necessary study of Had
[Life:119] The History and Context of Hadith: ilm al-Hadith & ilm al-Dirāyah
How was the Prophet’s Sunnah preserved after his passing, and how can it be understood with reliability today? Join us as we establish the foundational framework of Hadith studies, situating Hadith within its proper relationship to the Qur’an in Islamic thought. Drawing on the Prophet’s teaching about “the two weighty things”-the Qur’an and his progeny (Ahl al-Bayt)- this framework clarifies why Q
[Life:118] The Ontological Reality of the Quran in Islam
What is the true reality of the Holy Qur’an beyond its words, recitation, and physical form? This lecture by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, explores how the Qur’an speaks about itself as a living, spiritual reality whose true value lies in its ability to transform the human heart. The Qur’an is presented not merely as text to be read, but as guidance, light, and proof—one that elevates or condemns dep
[Life:117] Unlocking the Quran’s Inner and Outer Meanings - Healing & Guidance
What does it truly mean to engage with the Holy Quran? This insightful video, part of a series on the types of knowledge in Islam, explores the Quran as a living, multi-layered guide - guidance for this life and the next, a source of healing and mercy, and a proof for or against us depending on how we engage with it. It examines the Quran’s outer and inner dimensions: its rulings and judgments on
[Life:116] The Quran as Knowledge, Guidance and Healing
In this lecture, we explore the Qur’an as a central source of religious knowledge in Islam, focusing on its role as divine guidance (hudā), proof (ḥujjah), and living extension of Prophetic authority. Building on a twofold framework of religious knowledge - foundational worldview and disciplinary/classical knowledge. This talk concentrates on the second: the Qur’an and Hadith as structured, author
[Life:115] Is Human Reason Enough? Truth Between Intellect and Revelation
This lecture explores a central question in Islamic thought: Is human reason alone enough to guide how we live? While intellect and the senses can establish general truths such as the existence of a Creator and basic moral responsibility, they fall short when it comes to the detailed realities of life, including specific acts of worship, moral obligations, and unseen matters like the afterlife. Th
[Life:114] God as the Ground of Knowledge, Meaning, Morality and Truth
What is the foundation of knowledge, ethics, and meaning?In this lecture, we explore how the knowledge of God forms the foundation of a coherent worldview and shapes how we understand reality, morality, life, and purpose.The discussion contrasts theocentric (God-centered) and non-theocentric worldviews, arguing that without God as the grounding reality, ethics, meaning, and truth become unstable o
[Life:113] Foundational vs Disciplinary Knowledge in Islam - Islam, Iman & Priorities
This lecture explores Islamic knowledge and prioritization, distinguishing between foundational (worldview) knowledge and disciplinary Islamic sciences, and explaining why belief must precede specialization.It highlights the role of maqāṣid al-sharī‘ah in guiding what knowledge matters most, with emphasis on the knowledge of God (tawhid) as the lens shaping ethics, meaning, and action. A key focus
[Life:112] Islamic Worldview: The Foundation of All Learning
This latest video explores how Islam unifies all knowledge—religious and worldly—through a foundational worldview that gives learning purpose, depth, and direction. We examine Imam Ali’s hadith on the transformative power of knowledge, the difference between foundational and disciplinary sciences, and why depth, experience, and moral responsibility are central to true understanding. The talk highl
[Life:111] How Islam Classifies Knowledge: Obligatory, Forbidden, and Everything In Between
Discover Islam’s blueprint for seeking, prioritizing, and applying knowledge in a purposeful, faith-centered life. This video examines the five categories of human action (wajib, mustahab, makruh, mubah, muharam) and how they shape what types of knowledge are obligatory, beneficial, or harmful. You’ll learn how Islam distinguishes between foundational religious knowledge, practical skills, and spe
[Life:110] The Islamic Way of Learning: Depth, Experience, and Real Transformation
This lecture explores how Islam teaches us to prioritize knowledge through depth, experience, and sincere intention—showing that true learning is not about accumulating information, but transforming the self. Drawing on Qur’anic principles and hadith and a wide range of intellectual traditions—from Dewey and Polanyi to Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance—the talk explains why meaningful know
[Life109]: General Principles of Acquiring Knowledge in Islam and Its Benefits for Life
In a world full of information, Islam teaches a quieter, deeper question: Which knowledge is worth your life? This episode explores the Islamic principles that guide what we should learn—and why—revealing foundational rules for prioritizing knowledge, shaping the heart, and aligning learning with action. Simple yet profound, these insights challenge how we think about education, purpose, and the p
[Life:108] Recognizing the Value of Knowledge - Begin as a Generalist
This episode marks the beginning of our new topic— the types of knowledge in Islam. Join us in this series as we explore the deeper value of knowledge in our faith—why it’s more than just learning facts, and how it shapes who we become. The discussion then turns to a powerful question: how do we decide what’s truly worth learning? Finally, we uncover a timeless insight from Imām ʿAlī (a): the surp
[Life:107] Series Recap & How It All Connects + Intro to the Types of Knowledge in Islam
In this latest lecture of the “Life, the Islamic Answer” series—now over 107 lessons strong—we resume with reflection, revisiting and building upon everything covered so far to highlight how each topic connects within the broader vision of the course. The session explores how lessons on knowledge, reason, community, and the purpose of learning in Islam all fit together to form a unified understand
[Life:106] The Muslim Intellectual: Shaping the Future of the Islamic World
In this is the final episode of our 13-part series on the intellectual's role in the Islamic community, we summarize the vital role of the intellectual within the Islamic community of knowledge, particularly for Muslims in the West and the broader Islamic world. We delve into the historical emergence, challenges, and responsibilities of this crucial figure, highlighting how they drive revival, ref
[Life:105] From Shariati to Al-Sadr: Islamic Thinkers Who Challenged the System
This episode explores how key Muslim thinkers have shaped Islamic revival in response to the deep crises of colonization, modernity, and civilizational decline. We journey through the thought of influential Shia figures such as Jamal al-Din al-Afghani, a reformist who championed Islamic revival and modernization; Ali Shariati, an Iranian intellectual who fused Islamic thought with western scholar
[Life:104] Decolonizing the Muslim Mind: Political Consciousness and the Islamization of Knowledge
Explore the evolving role of Muslim intellectuals in shaping modern Islamic thought — from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to post-colonial struggles. This video highlights key figures like Aliya Izetbegović, the Bosnian leader who integrated Islamic values with political action; Ismail al-Faruqi, the Palestinian-American scholar who pioneered the Islamization of knowledge; and Syed Muhammad Naquib
[Life:103] From Malcolm X to Tariq Ramadan: The Evolution of the Muslim Intellectual
[Life:103] : Knowledge & Reason in Islam 102 (the community 24): The intellectual between East & West [10]This thought-provoking video, part of an ongoing series on the role of intellectuals, examines how leading Muslim thinkers have reimagined the purpose of knowledge and activism in the face of colonialism, modernity, and cultural transformation. It explores Malcolm X on identity and res
[Life:102] Breaking Tradition: Leading Muslim Thinkers on Modernity & Change
[Life:102] : Knowledge & Reason in Islam 101 (the community 23): The intellectual between East & West [ 9]Join us as we explore the revival of Islamic intellectual tradition in the modern era through the lens of influential Muslim and Arab thinkers—each offering a unique response to the crises of identity, modernity, and inherited norms. We examine Muhammad Abbid al-Jabiri on the need to r
[Life:101] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 100 (the community 22)
The intellectual between East & West 8In this lecture we continue providing an overview of how some of the major Islamic thinkers addressed the issue of Islam and modernity. We briefly reminded of the sociopolitical context of Nahda, Nakba and Naksa in shaping the reactions of these thinkers. Some of the mechanisms and approaches they proposed are explained including unity, the Arabic languag
[Life:100] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 99 (the community 21)
The intellectual between East & West 7In this lecture we start providing and overview of how some of the major Islamic thinkers addressed the issue of Islam and modernity. We explained the sociopolitical context of Nahda, Nakba and Naksa in shaping the reactions of these thinkers. Some of the mechanisms and approaches they proposed are explained including unity, the Arabic language, and educa
[Life:99] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 98 (the community 20)
The intellectual between East & West 6This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original
[Life:98] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 97 (the community 19)
The intellectual between East & West 5This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original
[Life:97] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 96 (the community 18)
The intellectual between East & West 4This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original
[Life:96] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 95 (the community 17)
The intellectual between East & West 3(Lecture ends at 1:29:00, followed by a Q&A on the topic)Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our r
[Life:95] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 94 (the community 16)
The intellectual between East & West 2Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and wit
[Life:94] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 93 (the community 15)
The intellectual between East & West 1Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and wit
[Life:93] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 92 (the community 14)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:92] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 91 (the community 13)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:91] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 90 (the community 12)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:90] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 89 (the community 11)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:89] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 88 (the community 10)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:88] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 87 (the community 09)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:87] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 86 (the community 08)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:86] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 85 (the community 07)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:85] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 84 (the community 06)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:84] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 83 (the community 05)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:83] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 82 (the community 04)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:82] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 81 (the community 03)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:81] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 80 (the community 02)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:80] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 79 (the community 01)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:79] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 78 (the teacher 31)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:78] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 77 (the teacher 30)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:77] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 76 (the teacher 29)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:76] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 75 (the teacher 28)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:75] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 74 (the teacher 27)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:74] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 73 (the teacher 26)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:73] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 72 (the teacher 25)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
[Life:72] - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 71 (the teacher 24)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
Life: 71 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 70 (the teacher 23)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
Life: 70 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 69 (the teacher 22)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
Life: 69 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 68 (the teacher 21)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
Life: 68 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 67 (the teacher 20)
Detailed description to comeThis is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of
Life: 67 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 66 (the teacher 19)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we continue exploring moral traits of the scholar, including the importance of demonstrating discipline in speaking, being serious and not foolish in life, trustworthy and truthfulness, competent, as well as having excellent manners in general.This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It f
Life: 66 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 65 (the teacher 18)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we continue discussing moral traits of the scholar, including the importance of demonstrating good judgment in speech, and knowing how to use silence wisely. We conclude the lecture with a mention of the importance of avoiding moral pitfalls such as jealousy and arrogance.This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living i
Life: 65 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 64 (the teacher 17)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. Here we continue discussing moral traits of the scholar, including the importance of demonstrating good judgment in speech, including knowing when to speak, what to say, in what manner, and to whom. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles o
Life: 64 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 63 (the teacher 16)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. Here we continue discussing moral traits of the scholar, including the importance of having a higher level of good manners, as well as 'hilm' or wisdom and compassionate patience. We then discuss the importance of silence in Islamic teachings and being in control of one's w
Life: 63 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 62 (the teacher 15)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. Here we continue discussing moral traits of the scholar, including the pitfalls of foolishness and being careless and neglectful. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild o
Life: 62 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 61 (the teacher 14)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. Here we focus on the dangers of falling into hypocrisy and not acting based on the knowledge we carry, especially for public figures, such as preachers and speakers. Then we turn our attention to the moral traits of the scholar, including nobility of character, and the flaw
Life: 61 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 60 (the teacher 13)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. Here we focus on the dangers of falling into hypocrisy and not acting based on the knowledge we carry. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as ind
Life: 60 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 59 (the teacher 12)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. In this lecture we focus on the incompatibility of carrying knowledge with the excessive love of this world. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically,
Life: 59 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 58 (the teacher 11)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 58 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 57 (the teacher 10)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 57 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 56 (the teacher 9)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 56 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 55 (the teacher 8)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 55 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 54 (the teacher 7)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 54 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 53 (the teacher 6)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our rela
Life: 53 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 52 (the teacher 5)
Detailed description to comeIn this lecture, we are still discussing the characteristics of the teacher and scholar in Islam.This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relatio
Life: 52 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 51 (the teacher 4)
In this lecture, following a recap, we summarizes the characteristics of the teacher that we have already encountered, and we continue with other characteristics to recognize the good teacher and scholar, and the ones to be avoided. The Q&A is @01:13:19. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the
Life: 51 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 50 (the teacher 3)
In this lecture, following a recap, we begin by highlighting the importance that Islam gives to choosing our teachers and being selective about the sources of influence in our lives. This is followed by a a study of the traits and characteristics that we should look for in the scholar / teacher. The Q&A is @01:01:05. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic princip
Life: 50 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 49 (the teacher 2)
In this lecture we finish the discussion we began in the previous lecture, in which we focused on clearly identifying who is the truer archetype of the teacher and scholar in Islam, by turning to Imam Ali, who provides an answer in one of his sayings to Kumayl bin Ziad, (short saying 147 in Nahj al-Balagha). The session ends with an interactive Q&A (@ 01:13:00) This is part of
Life: 49 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 48 (the teacher 1)
Under the general theme of knowledge and reason in Islam, we now begin studying Islamic teachings around the teacher/scholar. In this lecture, we focus on clearly identifying who is the truer archetype of the teacher and scholar in Islam, by turning to Imam Ali, who provides an answer in Sermon 87 of Nahj al-Balagha. The session ends with an interactive Q&A (@ 01:17:45) This is
Life: 48 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 47 (the learner 15)
In this lecture, we continue our discussion of the merits of the learner in Islam. Some of the topics we explore include:- Merits of the learner in general- The Learner and angels- The Learner and paradise- The Learner and forgiveness- The Learner and divine rewards- The Learner and the world- The Learner and the love of God- Knowledge seeking and worshipThe session ends with an interactive Q&
Life: 47 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 46 (the learner 14)
In this lecture, we discuss the merits of the learner in Islam. Some of the headings we will present include: - The Merits of the Learner in general- The Learner and struggling in the way of God- The Learner and prophethoodThe session ends with an interactive Q&A. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focus
Life: 46 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 45 (the learner 13)
In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge. We explain the importance of having knowledge of opinions about important issues, and the importance of being cautious and not rushing to become the one who provides answers. Finally, we present a summary of the relevant parts of Muniat al-Murid, one of the best books on the
Life: 45 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 44 (the learner 12)
In this lecture, we provide a summary of a number of books that have highlighted the importance of listening from different aspects. This is a complement to the ingredients of the effective learner in Islam, which gives importance to listening as an art and a skill, as we explained in previous lectures. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in
Life: 44 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 43 (the learner 11)
In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, with a focus on the art, skill and manners of asking questions. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who co
Life: 43 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 42 (the learner 10)
In this lecture, after a recap of the entire series, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, with a focus on the art, skill and manners of asking questions This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as indiv
Life: 42 - Knowledge & Reason in Islam 41 (the learner 09)
In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, focusing here on the art, skill and manners of asking questions. This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contrib
