#24 - Salman Hasan: How I OVERCAME My Deep Spiritual CRISIS
In the most open, heartfelt and vulnerable conversation of In Good Faith thus far, Salman Hasan shares his personal story of how he suffered from feelings of hypocrisy and unworthiness for years before finally finding a way to confront them in a hugely transformative manner. There's something here for anyone struggling with - but still seeking - a deep connection with the divine. Salman is Chief Legal Officer & Co-founder at Pfida, a fintech company with a mission to provide everyone with equal and fair opportunities to save, invest and ultimately own a home without interest and debt. He is a qualified solicitor and scholar with over 20 years of legal and Islamic finance experience. Follow Salman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/badrulhasan/Check out the spiritual development network from which Salman has benefited: https://propheticpath.co.ukCheck out Pfida: https://www.pfida.com(0:00) Trailer(0:50) How me first met (2:10) The need to have a mentor(4:11) Background and realisation (9:59) Declaring the need for help (15:53) The divine-human connection(23:22) Beyond the transactional(33:54) Revelation as a mirror(41:04) Receiving direct insight (49:15) Dreams and synchronicity(53:37) Reflecting divine qualities (59:39) The possibility of self-deception(1:04:54) The qualities of a mentor(1:14:02) Taking a universal approach(1:29:51) Concluding reflections
--------
1:34:43
--------
1:34:43
#23 - Dr William Barylo: How To RESIST Neoliberalism & Metacolonialism
Dr William Barylo is a sociologist and visual artist using pictures and film to explore social issues from a decolonial and restorative perspective. He looks at how grassroots initiatives in Europe and North America navigate societal challenges. We sat down to discuss his latest publication: British Muslims in the Neoliberal Empire: Resisting, Healing, and Flourishing in the Metacolonial Era.Dr William's channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC1KQMrAkTXCx0oGPWppZKVg Website: https://williambarylo.comGet hold of the book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-Muslims-Neoliberal-Empire-Metacolonial-ebook/dp/B0F1NCFJVH/(0:00) Trailer(0:57) What is neoliberalism?(6:09) How to survive the system(13:27) Harms vs benefits(23:44) What is metacolonialism?(34:36) Breaking the cycle(42:28) The importance of faith(1:02:36) Reimagining ummah(1:15:01) Representation... so what?(1:17:39) Remaining hopeful and active(1:25:08) Conclusion
--------
1:27:27
--------
1:27:27
#22 - Dr Ali-Reza Bhojani: Where Will YOU Place VALUE in the Age of AI?
Dr Ali-Reza Bhojani is Assistant Professor in Islamic Ethics at the University of Birmingham, where he has been based since 2021. He has held previous academic posts at the Al-Mahdi Institute, the University of Nottingham, the University of Oxford, and the Markfield Institute for Education. He completed his PhD at the University of Durham and his thesis was published as Moral Rationalism and Sharia (Routledge, 2015).I found our conversation - which centred on the ethics of Artificial Intelligence - refreshing and illuminating. Aside from the opportunities and threats of current technological trends, we touched on the role of moral rationalism in the formation of law as well as the future of Muslim scholarship in the UK. --Follow Ali-Reza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ali-reza-bhojani-1b612272/Check out Al-Mahdi Institute: https://www.almahdi.edu--(0:00) Trailer(0:45) Our previous meetings(2:10) The vast range of AI issues (7:02) How faith informs an ethical approach(17:51) Should AI development stop?(24:33) Where do we place value?(33:40) Aiming for prosperity in this life(42:08) The human cost of automation(54:02) How LLMs can erode truth(1:05:47) An example based on Ali's PhD(1:09:15) Guidance for students (1:11:30) How moral rationalism gets sidelined(1:22:10) Being open to learning from others(1:27:10) The nature and future of scholarship(1:41:40) How people can support scholars
--------
1:46:33
--------
1:46:33
#21 - Hamza Tzortzis - Part 2: STOP Using Scientific Miracles To Prove The Quran Is Divine
In Part 2 of my conversation with Hamza Tzortzis, he speaks for the first time publicly about his recently submitted PhD thesis: A Theo-Philosophical Assessment of al-Iʿjāz al-ʿIlmī and the Multiplicity of Readings Approach.Using so-called scientific miracles to prove the divine origin of revelation has been an extremely popular way of bolstering the faith of existing believers, as well as encouraging others to believe. But does this approach make sense? Watch to find out!(0:00) Trailer(0:52) Why the PhD topic was chosen(4:47) Epistemic goal as priority(7:43) Embryology example (10:27) Are there any scientific miracles?(17:43) Probability and transient science (26:04) The multiplicity of readings approach(33:19) The benefit of instrumentalism (36:09) Backbone and ribs example (40:41) The real miracle of the Quran
--------
44:56
--------
44:56
#20 - Hamza Tzortzis - Part 1: The QURAN Remains As RELEVANT As EVER
In this first episode of a two-part conversation with the prolific and well-renowned Hamza Tzortzis, I got to pick his brains about the Quran. How should people approach and understand it today? How can and should it be contextualised? How do we separate between the universal and the particular?Part 2 will focus entirely on his recently submitted PhD, entitled "A Theo-Philosophical Assessment of al-Iʿjāz al-ʿIlmī and the Multiplicity of Readings Approach."--Hamza is the founder and CEO of Sapience Institute. He is the author of the best-selling book: “The Divine Reality: God, Islam and The Mirage of Atheism”, which has been translated into over 10 languages. He has an MRes, MA and a PgCert in Philosophy from the University of London. He has studied Islamic Thought and Theology with a wide range of scholars.--Follow Sapience Institute: @SapienceInstitute Follow Hamza: @HamzaTzortzisOfficial Hamza's website: https://www.hamzatzortzis.com--(0:00) Trailer(1:12) About Hamza's PhD(2:41) How to introduce someone to the Quran(15:52) Should we read in order or at random?(26:41) The importance of living the Quran(32:31) How to frame guidance for people today(46:42) Paying attention to our worldview(54:28) How to contextualise the Quran(1:11:45) Case study: inheritance (1:21:11) Case study: zakat threshold (nisab)(1:35:56) Balancing realities and ideals
This show is where we explore the God-centred life. We assess how faith can be the basis for human flourishing at the individual and societal level. In particular, we consider the principles and practicalities of meaningful prayer, effective giving and purposeful leadership. For more information, freely available courses and email newsletter, visit https://www.iqbalnasim.com
UK