The Mohamed Ghilan Podcast

Ramadan is a time in which we exercise our agency in a way unlike the rest of the year. We approach it with deliberate intent, set goals, reorient ourselves and rearrange our priorities to make our relationship with Allah our primary concern. In a way, we're establishing a proof against ourselves, demonstrating our capacity to choose Allah over dunya. The question we should ponder on is how can we exercise this agency in an effective way against the pulls of our lower self. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alandalus_online?igsh=ems5OXF2OWkyNXVn&utm_source=qr Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

As Muslims have become increasingly integrated into social justice movements and the entertainment industry, many prominent figures are taking actions that align with the dominant ideology in these spheres. Despite their apparent unrelatedness, a common theme runs through Muslim hijabi Instagram influencers taking off their hijabs, comedians mocking Islamic practices like the dua, and political allegiances made in the name of combating Islamophobia. In this episode, the distinction made by the late Algerian sociologist and philosopher Malek Bennabi between aesthetic and moral sensibilities as they manifest in the lived experience of the Western European and the Muslim is used as a framework to understand the current trends observed among Muslims in the West. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) is a poem composed by the great Tunisian scholar Yusuf ibn Muhammad at-Tawozari at-Tilimsanī (d. 1119 AD/513 AH). He was known for his mastery of the various Islamic sciences but his erudition and rhetorical abilities became his defining feature to the degree that he was known as ibn an-Nahawi (Son of the Grammarian). al-Munfarijah is one of the most famous poems recited in North Africa and generally in the Islamic world. ibn an-Nahawi composed it in response to a request from his family who were living under an oppressive ruler. Ever since this poem has been taken up by Muslims and it became widely known for its efficacy. The poem is a combination of applied theology, spiritual counseling, and prayer. Reciting this poem in times of difficulty with a proper understanding of its meanings is known to bring relief. This 3-part series was recorded at Mīzān Avenue in Sydney, Australia on August 12, 2018. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

The Reliever (al-Munfarijah) is a poem composed by the great Tunisian scholar Yusuf ibn Muhammad at-Tawozari at-Tilimsanī (d. 1119 AD/513 AH). He was known for his mastery of the various Islamic sciences but his erudition and rhetorical abilities became his defining feature to the degree that he was known as ibn an-Nahawi (Son of the Grammarian). al-Munfarijah is one of the most famous poems recited in North Africa and generally in the Islamic world. ibn an-Nahawi composed it in response to a request from his family who were living under an oppressive ruler. Ever since this poem has been taken up by Muslims and it became widely known for its efficacy. The poem is a combination of applied theology, spiritual counseling, and prayer. Reciting this poem in times of difficulty with a proper understanding of its meanings is known to bring relief. This 3-part series was recorded at Mīzān Avenue in Sydney, Australia on August 12, 2018. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

Humans spend one third of their lives sleeping. It's one of the most conserved behaviours in nature, which speaks to a crucial role it plays in survival. Yet, much of the popular discussion on sleep follows a reductive approach that focuses on its import in the physical realm whilst completely ignoring the metaphysical realities behind it. Sleep is described in the Quran as a sign of God, as well as affirming its role as a restorative process. A discussion on sleep is deficient, and can even be miseading in its implications if it only addresses its physiology and excludes its spirituality. Topics discussed in this episode include: Why we sleep The circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness The stages and physiological changes of sleep The spiritual dimension of sleep The sleep of the Beloved ﷺ The nature of dreams Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

The body is a sacred trust from God and similar to other material possessions we have under our care in this world we will be asked about how we took care of it. How we physically look is a manifestation of how we treat our bodies, and how we treat our bodies manifests in our mindset and how we conduct our lives. All this has a direct impact on our spiritual development. Topics addressed in this episode include the relationship between the impact of stress on the brain and physical exertion, the importance of exercise and eating habits, and life lessons learned in the gym. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan

Lady Khadijah RA was the first and while alive the only wife of the Beloved ﷺ. Their relationship was of immense significance and the love the Beloved ﷺ had for her did not diminish with her passing. Lady Aisha RA said she was never jealous of any of the wives of the Beloved ﷺ as she was of Lady Khadijah RA despite having never met her. In this episode are highlights about Lady Khadijah RA and lessons to be drawn from her marriage and relationship with the Beloved ﷺ. The closing track is titled Natawassal bil Hubaba, which means we seek an intercession by the beloved woman, and it's in reference to our mother Lady Khadija RA. Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan