Shaykh Riad Saloojee returns to the ImanWire Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on adab, an often misunderstood or minimized practice that in actuality is central to the life of a believer.  

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction
3:38 - What is Adab?
9:04 - Moral Character vs Etiquette
15:17 - Adab, Justice & Wisdom
29:00 - Small Details & the Big Picture
37:36 - The Inheritance of Adab
52:33 - How to Acquire Adab
1:04:08 - Misconceptions About Adab


Ep. 88: Integrating Adab Into Spiritual Life- Riad Saloojee

"The one who is better than me in akhlaaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is shown through his akhlaq. In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about Akhlaaq and Tawhid (Divine Unicity). 

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
03:20 - Divine Unicity E
14:49 - Initial Practice of Tawḥīd
22:12 - Divine Beauty in Islam
28:20 - Islamic Stewardship and Responsibility
35:40 - Allah's Love for Beauty
40:29 - Justice in Islamic Teachings
41:17 - Avoiding Negative Traits in Islam
42:20 - Islam on Humility vs Arrogance

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 13: Stewardship,Tawhid and Akhlaaq - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Whether "toxic" or "neutered", the crisis of masculinity affecting men today has profoundly negative reverberations throughout society.  Dawud Walid, author of "Futuwwah and Raising Males into Sacred Manhood" , discusses how a return to the Islamic practice of spiritual chivalry can counter the extremes of both the right-wing and left-wing discourse, and how it can be implemented today to revive Prophetic masculinity. 


CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction
2:24 - A Crisis of Manhood
6:55 - Futuwwa: A Code of Conduct
10:00 - Guilds of Chivalry
14:30 - Protecting the Interests of Women
17:25 - Upright Rijaal Vs. Red-Pill High Value Men
25:32 - Macho or Merciful?
28:54 - Balancing the Attributes Between Men and Women
33:22 - Mama's Boys and Marriage
36:38 - Male Coddling and Dysfunctional Expectations
46:08 - Reimagining Futuwwa Training for Men Today
57:45 - Mentorship Outside the Family
1:03:55 - Adab and Sacred Knowledge
1:06:12 - Prophetic Athletics
1:07:02 - Community Service
1:07:49 - Working With Your Hands: Skills Training
1:09:08 - A Sufi Gateway?
1:10:38 - Providing Social Solutions
1:14:46 - Importance of Physical Activity and Rigor
1:20:42 - Real-Life Rijaal
1:22:30 - The Prophet & Fatima: Advice for Fathers With Daughters

Ep. 89: Sacred Manhood - Dawud Walid

Addiction overpowers us even when knowing its harm. In this episode Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches how to have the will, the desire, and the resolve to change and begin removing habits that cause addiction in the heart. 

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction to Addiction and Purification
1:52 - Willpower and Change Initiation
15:35 - Self-Reflection and Negative Traits Acknowledgment
18:50 - Realization of Self in Addiction Recovery
24:15 - Al-Qawi: Embracing Inner Strength
29:35 - Al-Matin: Cultivating Resilience in Sobriety
33:15 - Al-Aziz: Achieving Dignity in Addiction Battle
37:40 - Qalb's Role in Overcoming Addiction
40:50 - Ego's Influence on Addiction Journey

Purification Of The Soul Ep. 14: Addiction - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

As people worldwide struggle to cope today with the negative impact of man-made environmental degradation, the crucial step to a solution is understanding our place in the created world and its connection with our Creator. Dr. Amir Abdelzaher joins the podcast to discuss an Islamic vision for spiritual ecology, connecting theology with environmental ethics. 

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction
2:34 - Challenging Definitions: What Is the Environment?
7:53 - The Creation of Allah: How We Value the Environment
17:39 - The Environment in Worship of Allah
21:08 -  The Environment as a Sign: The Contingency Argument for God
29:02 - Environmental Literacy: Deducing the Attributes of Allah
32:39 -  A Witness for or Against Us?
35:19 -  Reverence and Glorification: Resonating With the Environment
43:24 - Environmental Sensitivity
44:56 - Where the Environment Stands Today
50:30 - Representing the Divine: The Command of Abu Bakr and Its Principles
55:29 - Man Vs Nature: Who Takes Priority?
1:01:14 - Concrete Jungles and Reconnecting With the Environment

Ep. 90: Towards a Spiritual Environmentalism -Amir Abdelzaher

"I must never be the defender of my nafs, or thinking that I have nothing to change and others must change. I must always begin with the premise, that I have everything to change." Shaykh Mokhtar Maghroaui continues the conversation of the addiction of the nafs and how to begin taking the steps to changing them.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
03:09 - Homecoming Journey
05:46 - Facing Bankruptcy
10:23 - Embracing Emptiness
15:30 - Achieving Ultimate Freedom
17:59 - Understanding the Cup Analogy
22:12 - Exploring Khalifa Concept
27:50 - Spiritual Cleansing Beliefs
37:40 - Anwar: Divine Illumination
40:10 - Experiencing Allah's Light
44:40 - Self-Reflection on Faults
51:39 - Angelic Intervention Story
55:43 - Divine Support for the Devout
56:48 - Embracing Rectification
57:40 - Intermission Break


Purification Of The Soul Ep. 15: Beginning with Change - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

Dealing with a narcissist can be an unpleasant experience, whether it is in our family, workplace or community. How does narcissism connect with the Islamic discourse on the nafs and self-purification?  Aaatifa Shareef, a professional licensed counselor and instructor at Qalam Institute, bridges the fields of modern psychology and Islamic knowledge to discuss how we can manage our relationships with narcissists who can make our lives very difficult. 

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Narcissist-in-Chief and the Nafs
13:03 - Diagnosis and the Balance of Psychology and Islamic Knowledge
21:34 - A Strong Sense of Self vs. Self-Admiration
32:26 - Dealing With Problematic Family Members
35:26 - Severing Ties
37:13 -  Ihsaan, Birr & Boundaries
42:22 - Only Human: Not Letting It Affect Us
52:39 - Drawing Attention to Narcissism in a Loving Way
57:33 -  Finding a Support System 
1:01:29 - Respecting the Elderly vs. Questioning the Family
1:04:21 - Institutional Leadership
1:12:22 - Getting Cut Off
1:15:58 - Self-Care Regimen


Ep. 91: On Nafs and Narcissism: Managing Our Reactions - Aaatifa Shareef

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui describes how the world around us is affected by what is inside of us, at both a micro and macro level, and how the worth of a civilization is by the existence of one's 'akhlaq.'  

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Opening Du'a by Shaykh
1:25 - Inner World Reflection
1:48 - Tazkiyah Significance
1:54 - Civilization Value
10:55 - Truthful Poet's Wisdom
14:42 - Tazkiyah Focus on Allah
18:20 - Heart's Spiritual Progression
23:40 - Character in Islam
27:50 - Value of Good Companionship
34:08 - Salah's Spiritual Importance
37:40 - Benefits of Regular Salah
39:50 - Consequences of Neglecting Salah
43:25 - Salah's Influence on Morality


Purification Of The Soul Ep. 16: Khuluq & Khalq - My Inside Image  and My Outside Image - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

The relationship between God and the Messenger of God ﷺ was rooted in love, and the experience of knowing Allah through the door of love caused our Prophet ﷺ to be the beloved of God.  How can we connect with the Beloved of God ﷺ? Ustadha Zaynab Ansari from Tayseer Seminary returns to the Imanwire podcast to discuss how to find Prophetic love amidst the challenges of the modern age. 

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction
2:19 - How Can We Embody Love of the Prophet?
4:59 - Physical Distance, Spiritual Proximity
12:33 - Finding Love Through Books and People
18:40 - The Roadblock of Reductionism
22:15 - Problematizing the Age of Aisha
26:09 - The Prophet ﷺ and Male Authority
32:09 - Finding the Feminine in the Prophetic Story
39:15 - Connecting to the Prophet ﷺ as a Woman
40:57 - Role of Aesthetics in Cultivating Prophetic Love


Ep. 92:  Embodying Love of the Prophet  - Zaynab Ansari

Shaykh Mokhtar defines the root of the word 'Salah' and what it means to connect our hearts to Allah ﷻ through the act of prayer. 

CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
9:43 - Significance of Salah in Daily Life
19:15 - Salah's Role in Islamic Faith
27:00 - Spiritual Impact of Neglecting Salah
45:40 - Prophet Muhammad's Final Teachings: Salah and Compassion
50:33 - Divine Support for the Patient Believers


Purification Of The Soul Ep. 17: Salah - The Connection - Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui

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