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Ibn Sab'in & Radical Unity
Episode 25
In this episode, we talk about the controversial Andalusian Philosopher/Sufi Ibn Sab'in (d. 1270) and his teachings.
Sources:
Ceballos, Carlos Berbil (…
4 years ago
Ibn 'Arabi & The Unity of Being
Episode 24
In this very long episode, I give an introduction to one of the most significant, yet often misunderstood thinkers and mystics in history - Ibn 'Arab…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ikhwan al-safa' - a secret society in medieval Iraq
Episode 23
In this latest episode I talk about the Ikhwan al-safa, or "Brethren of Purity" - a group of secretive philosophers and scholars who lived in medieva…
4 years, 1 month ago
Al-Kindi, Al-Farabi & The Translation Movement - A historical review
Episode 22
A new. long awaited historical review, this time dealing with the earliest of the Muslim philosophers.
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4 years, 1 month ago
Nasir Khusraw & The Reconciliation of Science and Religion
Episode 21
In this episode I talk about the 11th century Ismaili philosopher Nasir Khusraw and his major work "Jami' al-hikmatayn" or "The union of the two wisd…
4 years, 1 month ago
Who are the Quranists?
Episode 20
There is talk within the Muslim community (and outside) of the so-called "Quranists" or the movement "Quranism". In this episode I talk about, in ver…
4 years, 1 month ago
Ibadi - Islam's third major branch
Episode 19
In this episode we talk about the third major branch of Islam, known as Ibadism, which is a major presence today in Oman, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya.…
4 years, 1 month ago
Sunni & Shia - What is (really) the difference?
Episode 18
I see many videos talking about the differences between the Sunni and Shia, but most of them present a simplified version. In this episode, I try to …
4 years, 1 month ago
Who wrote the Bible?
Episode 17
In this episode I go through the scholarly discussion regarding the composition of the Hebrew Bible and, in particular, the Torah/Pentateuch. The mai…
4 years, 1 month ago
What is Sikhism?
Episode 16
In this episode, we finally explore the fifth largest religion in the world - Sikhism (more properly called "Sikhi").
Sources/Suggested Reading:
Mandai…
4 years, 1 month ago