Jan 1
Divine Necessity Of The Comprehensive Being: Unlocking Ibn al-'Arabi's Fusus al-Hikam through the Adamic Fass
This paper explores the pivotal role of the Adamic fass in unlocking the profound metaphysical framework of Ibn al-'Arabi's Fusus al-Hikam. Centering on the concept of the comprehensive Being (al-kawn al-jami'), a term mentioned in the opening paragraph of the Fusus, the Adamic f ... Show More
56m 2s
Oct 25
Human and Divine Breaths: Mirrors of Creation, Language and Love
Ibn 'Arabi states in Futuhat that 'the breath of the creatures comes from the divine breath' or that 'the human breath has the same form as that of the Merciful.' Parting from this idea, a whole set of implications related with the articulation of language, the act of praising, t ... Show More
46 m
Aug 2025
The Ultimate Vision of Life: Ibn 'Arabi and the Anthropocosmic Self
Muhammad writes: This lecture explores the concept of the anthropocosmic self in Ibn 'Arabi's thought, presenting his vision of life as a dynamic interplay between the human being, the cosmos, and the divine. Ibn ʿArabi, a seminal figure in Sufism, offers a profound framework for ... Show More
44m 4s
Sep 2025
Who were the Sabians? - The Lost Religion of the Quran
Who were the Sabians (Ṣābi’ūn) mentioned in the Quran? Were they a mysterious religious community, early monotheists, Mandaeans, star-worshippers, or something else entirely? In this video, we explore the fascinating question of the identity of the Sabians, drawing on Islamic sou ... Show More
26m 49s
Jun 2019
#042: Jesus in Sufism: Ibn 'Arabi, Creativity & the Christic Archetype w/ Ali Hussain
Dr. Ali Hussain obtained his doctoral degree in Islamic Studies from the University of Michigan, Department of Middle Eastern Studies. His research focuses on the image of Jesus Christ in the writings of Sufi mystics, specifically Muhyi al-Din Ibn al-'Arabi (d. 1240).
He is also ... Show More
1h 41m
Jun 2015
05 Main Subject Matters of the Quran p3
Lecture regarding the major subject matters the entirety of the Qur'aan returns to. This lecture focuses on the subject of knowing the recompense Allaah has prepared for the actions of good and the actions of evil, reward and punishment in this life, in the grave, and in the Here ... Show More
46m 47s
Nov 2024
Book Talk: Controversies in Formative Shi’i Islam: The Ghulat Muslims and Their Beliefs by Dr Mushegh Asatryan
<p>Among the various Muslim communities that were articulating their doctrinal positions in the early Islamic centuries, one in particular was known derisively as the Ghulat ('extremists'). This was owing to their specific interpretation of Islam, which included an 'extreme' devo ... Show More
5m 20s
Sep 2024
103: The Pope, TimeTravel, Sana Manuscripts & The Modern Quran w. Sh Uthman Ibn Farooq
<p>Sheikh Uthman Ibn Farouq (one message foundation) come back on the Ansari podcast! For another insightful conversation about all things Quran, bible, politics & Islamic history! Sheikh Uthman ends all debate about Quranic preservation and dives into the history of it's ... Show More
1h 41m
Jun 2024
E92: Muhammedﷺ, Near Death Experiences & The Oldest Quran Ever Found! w. Paul Williams
<p>Br. Paul Williams, the host of Blogging Theology, an esteemed Muslim podcast that is one of the best in the world! Joins The Ansari Podcast and creates an instant classic episode jam-packed with incredible topics. This episode discusses shocking Near Death Experiences, the old ... Show More
1h 47m
Todd Lawson, PhD, teaches Islamic Thought at the University of Toronto. His interests include the Qur'an and its interpretation over time, Islamic Gnosis, Shi'ism and its later developments such as the Babi and Bahai religions. He has published numerous articles on these and other topics as well as two books, Reason and Inspiration in Islam (London 2005) and ... Show More
<p>In this episode, I attempt to give you an overview of the vast and complex Twelver school of Shi'ism across history.</p><br><p>Sources/Suggested Reading:</p><ul><li>Abdulsater, Hussein Ali (2017). "Shi'i Doctrine, Mu'tazili Theology: Al-Sharif al-Murtada and Imami Discourse". ... Show More
