Tag Archives: Spiritual

Ep 87. Faith for the Occasion: Are We Putting Islam in a Box?

I was invited on November 14th, 2020 by Northwestern University’s MSA to give a talk to their cohort. Given the current travel restrictions, we had to do it over Zoom. Topics addressed in this talk include Cartesian dualism contrasted with Islamic dualism, building a stronger connection with Allah, and spiritual cultivation through everyday tasks and […]

Ep 45. What is Spiritual Abuse?

The relationship dynamic between the teacher and student, the religious leadership and community, between parents and their children, or even between spouses can fall into spiritually toxic patterns. The challenge is in knowing when spirituality becomes a weapon of abuse as opposed to a path to connecting with God. Topics addressed in this episode include […]