Dealing with a narcissist can be an unpleasant experience, whether it is in our family, workplace or community. How does narcissism connect with the Islamic discourse on the nafs and self-purification? Aaatifa Shareef, a professional licensed counselor and instructor at Qalam Institute, bridges the fields of modern psychology and Islamic knowledge to discuss how we can manage our relationships with narcissists who can make our lives very difficult.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Narcissist-in-Chief and the Nafs

13:03 - Diagnosis and the Balance of Psychology and Islamic Knowledge

21:34 - A Strong Sense of Self vs. Self-Admiration

32:26 - Dealing With Problematic Family Members

35:26 - Severing Ties

37:13 - Ihsaan, Birr & Boundaries

42:22 - Only Human: Not Letting It Affect Us

52:39 - Drawing Attention to Narcissism in a Loving Way

57:33 - Finding a Support System

1:01:29 - Respecting the Elderly vs. Questioning the Family

1:04:21 - Institutional Leadership

1:12:22 - Getting Cut Off

1:15:58 - Self-Care Regimen

"I must never be the defender of my nafs, or thinking that I have nothing to change and others must change. I must always begin with the premise, that I have everything to change." Shaykh Mokhtar Maghroaui continues the conversation of the addiction of the nafs and how to begin taking the steps to changing them.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

03:09 - Homecoming Journey

05:46 - Facing Bankruptcy

10:23 - Embracing Emptiness

15:30 - Achieving Ultimate Freedom

17:59 - Understanding the Cup Analogy

22:12 - Exploring Khalifa Concept

27:50 - Spiritual Cleansing Beliefs

37:40 - Anwar: Divine Illumination

40:10 - Experiencing Allah's Light

44:40 - Self-Reflection on Faults

51:39 - Angelic Intervention Story

55:43 - Divine Support for the Devout

56:48 - Embracing Rectification

57:40 - Intermission Break

As people worldwide struggle to cope today with the negative impact of man-made environmental degradation, the crucial step to a solution is understanding our place in the created world and its connection with our Creator. Dr. Amir Abdelzaher joins the podcast to discuss an Islamic vision for spiritual ecology, connecting theology with environmental ethics.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:34 - Challenging Definitions: What Is the Environment?

7:53 - The Creation of Allah: How We Value the Environment

17:39 - The Environment in Worship of Allah

21:08 - The Environment as a Sign: The Contingency Argument for God

29:02 - Environmental Literacy: Deducing the Attributes of Allah

32:39 - A Witness for or Against Us?

35:19 - Reverence and Glorification: Resonating With the Environment

43:24 - Environmental Sensitivity

44:56 - Where the Environment Stands Today

50:30 - Representing the Divine: The Command of Abu Bakr and Its Principles

55:29 - Man Vs Nature: Who Takes Priority?

1:01:14 - Concrete Jungles and Reconnecting With the Environment

Addiction overpowers us even when knowing its harm. In this episode Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui teaches how to have the will, the desire, and the resolve to change and begin removing habits that cause addiction in the heart.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction to Addiction and Purification

1:52 - Willpower and Change Initiation

15:35 - Self-Reflection and Negative Traits Acknowledgment

18:50 - Realization of Self in Addiction Recovery

24:15 - Al-Qawi: Embracing Inner Strength

29:35 - Al-Matin: Cultivating Resilience in Sobriety

33:15 - Al-Aziz: Achieving Dignity in Addiction Battle

37:40 - Qalb's Role in Overcoming Addiction

40:50 - Ego's Influence on Addiction Journey

Whether "toxic" or "neutered", the crisis of masculinity affecting men today has profoundly negative reverberations throughout society. Dawud Walid, author of "Futuwwah and Raising Males into Sacred Manhood" , discusses how a return to the Islamic practice of spiritual chivalry can counter the extremes of both the right-wing and left-wing discourse, and how it can be implemented today to revive Prophetic masculinity.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

2:24 - A Crisis of Manhood

6:55 - Futuwwa: A Code of Conduct

10:00 - Guilds of Chivalry

14:30 - Protecting the Interests of Women

17:25 - Upright Rijaal Vs. Red-Pill High Value Men

25:32 - Macho or Merciful?

28:54 - Balancing the Attributes Between Men and Women

33:22 - Mama's Boys and Marriage

36:38 - Male Coddling and Dysfunctional Expectations

46:08 - Reimagining Futuwwa Training for Men Today

57:45 - Mentorship Outside the Family

1:03:55 - Adab and Sacred Knowledge

1:06:12 - Prophetic Athletics

1:07:02 - Community Service

1:07:49 - Working With Your Hands: Skills Training

1:09:08 - A Sufi Gateway?

1:10:38 - Providing Social Solutions

1:14:46 - Importance of Physical Activity and Rigor

1:20:42 - Real-Life Rijaal

1:22:30 - The Prophet & Fatima: Advice for Fathers With Daughters

"The one who is better than me in akhlaaq (character traits), is a better human being then me." The worth of a human being, practically speaking, is shown through his akhlaq. In this session, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui speaks about Akhlaaq and Tawhid (Divine Unicity).

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

03:20 - Divine Unicity E

14:49 - Initial Practice of Tawḥīd

22:12 - Divine Beauty in Islam

28:20 - Islamic Stewardship and Responsibility

35:40 - Allah's Love for Beauty

40:29 - Justice in Islamic Teachings

41:17 - Avoiding Negative Traits in Islam

42:20 - Islam on Humility vs Arrogance

Shaykh Riad Saloojee returns to the ImanWire Podcast for a wide-ranging discussion on adab, an often misunderstood or minimized practice that in actuality is central to the life of a believer.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

3:38 - What is Adab?

9:04 - Moral Character vs Etiquette

15:17 - Adab, Justice & Wisdom

29:00 - Small Details & the Big Picture

37:36 - The Inheritance of Adab

52:33 - How to Acquire Adab

1:04:08 - Misconceptions About Adab

Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui delves deeply into the Qur'an's verses of Surah Ash-Shams to unravel the intricate nature of the human psyche. Exploring themes of choice, virtue, and potential, he highlights how nurturing and understanding one's inner self can lead to either success or failure.

CHAPTERS:

0:00- Introduction

1:12 - Quranic Wisdom Significance

1:55 - Solar Influence on Mind

6:34 - Lunar Effects on Emotions

10:15 - Earth's Stability and Human Psyche

19:20 - Space-time Concept in Islam

23:35 - Surah Ash-Shams: Self-Reflection

41:21 - Psychology of the Nafs

Our existence is all about the divine manifestations. In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explains how everything has to do with 'tazkiyah'. Ultimately our hearts must be in a state of 'tawhid,' the awareness of Allah ﷻ and his attributes.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Introduction

20:13 - Salim Heart: Pure Qalb

22:21 - Purified Heart: Disease-Free Qalb

24:10 - Heart's Beauty: Inner Radiance

26:55 - Divine Reflection: Heart as Allah's Mirror

37:02 - Prophetic Guidance: Best Path

40:03 - Analogy of the Baker: Life's Recipe

43:38 - Life's Tests: Significance & Purpose

The ultimate objective is to strive for a heart that is 'saleem.' What does this mean? In this episode, Shaykh Mokhtar Maghraoui explores what it means and continues to speak about the du'a of asking for a heart of 'saleem.' We delve into the essence of possessing a heart that is Saleem—an ultimate marker of success, freedom, and happiness in the Dunya and beyond.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Soul Purification Quest

2:20 - Treasuring Spiritual Wealth

15:01 - Defining True Happiness

20:54 - Prayer for Divine Certitude

25:35 - Embracing Certitude's Serenity

28:30 - Supplication for Truthfulness

34:25 - Du'a for Goodness & Protection

38:30 - Prophet's Hadith on Soul