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Astrology in the early Islamicate World
We continue our exploration of the Occult Sciences by taking a look at some of the earliest theories and practices surrounding astrology in the Islam…
3 years, 6 months ago
Talismanic Magic in the Islamicate World
We continue our exploration of the Occult Sciences by looking at the theory and use of Talismans in the Islamicate World.
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Me…3 years, 6 months ago
Introduction to Islamicate Occult Sciences
This is the first in a series of episodes exploring the world of Occult Sciences in the Islamicate World, including such topics as Alchemy, Astrology…
3 years, 6 months ago
What are the Jinn?
In this second episode in our Shocktober 2020 series, we explore the king of mythical creatures in the middle east - the Jinn. What are some of the m…
3 years, 6 months ago
The Mythical Creatures of Arabia
This episode was originally recorded and released in 2020 on the Let's Talk Religion Youtube channel.
In this first Shocktober-special we dive into th…
3 years, 6 months ago
What is Sufi Music?
Episode 60
In this episode, we finally dive into one of my favorite topics - Sufi Music. We discuss its history, practical uses as well as theoretical, philosop…
3 years, 7 months ago
Madhva & Dvaita Vedanta
Episode 59
In this last part in the trilogy about Vedanta, we explore the life and teachings of Madhvacharya - the founder of the school of Dvaita (dualistic) V…
3 years, 7 months ago
Ibn Taymiyya - The Father of Salafism?
Episode 58
In this episode we talk about a scholar who represents the very opposite tendency compared to many other figures we have discussed on this channel. I…
3 years, 7 months ago
Shadhiliyya - The North African Sufi Order
Episode 57
In this episode, we keep exploring the world of Sufism through one of the oldest and most important orders in history - the Shadhiliyya.
Sources/Sugge…
3 years, 7 months ago
Suhrawardi & The Philosophy of Illumination
Episode 56
It's finally time to talk about Suhrawardi, one of the most fascinating philosophers of the middle ages.
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Suhrawardi (1187). …3 years, 8 months ago