Life: The Islamic Answer

In this lecture, we continue exploring narrations that highlight the important of acting based on one's knowledge. 

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program. 

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, February 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:35 Recap

00:04:55 The Muslim always follows the truth and rejects wrongs

00:15:58 Knowledge must lead to guidance, detachment and discipline

00:31:58 Beneficial knowledge is in the heart

00:34:08 The virtuous cycle of knowledge

00:40:50 Warning from Imam Zaynul Abideen to Zuhri

00:51:45 A prayer from the Holy Prophet against useless bounties

00:56:55 Action without knowledge is dangerous

01:10:30 Need for knowledge for community work

01:13:00 Conclusion

01:13:43 Question on worldly fears versus taqwa

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 31

هذا هو المبحث الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بعرض الاحاديث الشريفة التي تؤكد على اهمية العمل بعد المعرفة و اهمية العلم قبل العمل

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we focus on the narrations that warn against knowledge that is not acted upon. The narrations highlight a number of notions, including:

- knowledge without action is strongly discouraged  

- action leads to spiritual insight

- knowledge comes with responsibility

- the virtuous cycle of knowledge

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program. 

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, January 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:01:30 Knowledge must lead to action

00:02:40 The disease associated with knowledge

00:06:50 Acquiring knowledge is the easy part

00:09:20 Acquiring knowledge is discouraged if it is not for acting upon

00:16:48 Quick reference to Baseera or spiritual insight

00:19:45 Knowledge always comes with responsibility

00:25:30 No merit in the amount of knowledge, only in acting upon it

00:28:50 Failing to act according to knowledge is weakness of faith

00:36:40 Control over doubts and call to action

00:43:20 Advice from al-Khidr

00:45:45 Effects of acting/not acting on our knowledge

00:47:10 What makes knowledge and intellect grow and become pure

00:55:30 The virtuous cycle of knowledge and action

00:58:57 Conclusion

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 30

هذا هو المبحث الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بعرض الاحاديث الشريفة التي تحذر عن العلم من دون عمل

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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Knowledge must lead to action

This lecture continues with the presentation of the narrations that establish that knowledge must lead to action in Islam. Some of the themes covered will include:

- knowledge is an argument against oneself if it does not become action

- hopes are not enough, action is what matters

- yaqeen and relativism in postmodern times

The session ends with a Q&A.  

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program. 

Do not hesitate to comment or ask any questions in the comments section.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, January 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:29 Recap

00:05:00 Knowledge must lead to action in Islam

00:11:01 Yaqeen and certainty vs. relativism of postmodernity

00:27:06 Only action is reliable, for this life and the next

00:31:15 Knowledge is either heard or imprinted (transformational)

00:39:15 3 types of knowledge and 3 types of people

00:47:50 Additional responsibility of the carriers of the Holy Quran

00:53:25 Conclusion

00:54:40 Q&A

00:54:52 Q1: Clarification of "hopes" in narrations

00:59:00 Q2: Clarification of "imprinted" knowledge in narrations

01:04:43 Q3: How important is the type of knowledge acquired?

01:08:13 Q4: What are prerequisites for knowledge to affect us?

01:09:10 Q5: Clarification of sealing/imprinting of heart in Holy Quran

01:18:38 Q6: Distinction between loving and following AhlulBayt

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 29

هذا هو المبحث الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بعرض الاحاديث الشريفة لبيان الاصل الاسلامي القائل بان العلم يجب ان يترجم بالعمل لكي يكون علما بالمعنى الاسلامي  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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This lecture introduces the newest section under the theme of knowledge and intellect; action. We explain that knowledge in Islam must be transformation, that it must transform us internally and thus lead to change in behaviour and actions. A number of narrations are then presented to establish the Islamic teaching that knowledge must lead to action, at the individual and collective levels. The session ends with a Q&A.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, January 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:51 Recap of the Life Series

00:01:25 Complexity of the world - How to live Islamically?

00:02:47 Islam is balanced, holistic and universal

00:06:12 Superficial understanding of religion is insufficient

00:08:00 Customized research in religion required

00:12:17 Starting with knowledge to rewire and reformat ourselves

00:17:28 Sections of the knowledge theme covered until now

00:22:02 Overview of transformational knowledge (or Action)

00:32:18 In Islam Knowledge must lead to action

00:56:00 Conclusion

00:56:40 Q&A: Q1 on the mearning of Hadeeth Mursal

01:00:52 Q&A: Q2 on speech being lowest form of action

01:05:40 Q&A: Q3 on alleviation of trials and tribulations through sincerity

01:15:52 Q&A: Q4 on meaning of "ملاك" milak

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 28

هذا هو المبحث الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

هذه المحاضرة تقدم لقسم جديد من المحاضرات المرتبطة بمفهوم مبتكر و هو مفهوم العلم التحويلي: اي ان الاسلام يريد من العلم ان يكون طاقة تحويل في الفرد و المجتمع, لا مجرد تخزين للمعلومات, و هو ما نحتاج اليه كافراد و جاليات للنهوض بانفسنا في العالم

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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This lecture provides a recap of the topic of sincere intentions in Islam.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, January 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:02:07 Recap

00:08:42 Relationship between knowledge and intent

00:09:01 Distinction between worldly and religious knowledge

00:15:11 Merits of knowledge when acquired with good intent

00:17:22 Intents to avoid when acquiring knowledge

00:23:25 remarks on not acquiring knowledge

00:31:00 Repercussions of carrying knowledge with sincerity

00:31:58 Characteristics of those who carry knowledge with the right and wrong intents

00:37:53 Intention and sincerity in Islam

00:38:10 Purpose of religion is achieving sincerity

00:39:05 Understanding the concept of sincerity and its degrees

00:47:43 Living intention lives

00:54:11 Action and intention are inseparable

00:55:55 Intentions are more important than action

01:00:13 Every thought and intent matters

01:01:10 Condition of complying with the Truth

01:03:16 Community is built through intentions

01:07:39 Sincere acts in practice

01:13:48 Worldly and spiritual repercussions of intents

01:27:50 How to achieve sincerity?

01:39:10 Objection: all that matters is what's on the inside

01:44:35 Objection: Is the unexamined life worth living?

01:47:39 Danger of some notions, such as mindfulness

01:49:45 Understanding of intentions changes outlook on the afterlife

01:51:28 Complement and compensate our shortcomings? Role of Nawfil (recommended acts)

01:56:35 Conclusion

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 27

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

هذه المحاضرة تلخص نتائج بحث النية و الاخلاص في الاسلام

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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This lecture focuses on the means through which sincerity and purity of intentions can be achieved.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, December 2021.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:44 Recap

00:04:18 How to achieve sincerity

01:32:40 Conclusion

01:33:28 Q&A

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 26

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

هذه المحاضرة تركز على بعض الطرق التي توصل الى الاخلاص

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we study a number of narrations from the Holy Prophet and AhlulBayt, peace upon them all, which explain the different manners in which intentions have spiritual repercussions that can be felt in this world before the next. Therein we find harsh warnings against hypocrisy, and understand how sincerity can become a means to experiencing the sweetness of religious experience, which is related to the notion of sincerity as an intimate secret between the servant and God.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, December 2021.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:48 Recap

00:06:05 Spiritual repercussions of sincerity

01:12:50 Q&A

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 25

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نجد مجموعة من التحذيرات عن النفاق وعدم الاخلاص في النية, كما اننا نجد ان حسن النية و الاخلاص يوصلان الى تذوق حلاوة الايمان و كسب سر الهي هو فقط من خصوصيات المخلص مع ربه

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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This lecture continues exploring the consequences of good intentions and sincerity. In addition to being a means to achieve success in this world, sincerity and good intentions are the gateway to experiencing spiritual enlightenment and achieving spiritual growth.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, December 2021.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:30 Recap

00:03:14 Clarification on "beautiful intentions towards people"

00:17:50 Consequences of sincerity - success in this world

00:31:25 Consequences of sincerity - spirituality

01:25:22 Conclusion

01:26:15 Q&A

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامية" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 24

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نصل الى ان حسن النية و الاخلاص من افضل السبل الى النجاح في الدنيا, و انهما افضل الطرق لتنوير البصيرة و الحصول على الملكات الروحانية

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we discover that intentions stem from the depths of our being. We also start exploring the power of intentions by discussing some of the consequences of good intentions and sincerity. We find out that the repercussions of intentions are not limited to rewards in the afterlife, that they also directly affect our life in this world.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, December 2021.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:48 Recap and topic overview for the lecture

00:04:05 Where do intentions stem from?

00:13:22 Introducing the consequences of having good intentions

00:14:50 Sincerity and achieving success

00:58:30 Quick refutation of the Law of Attraction

01:14:32 Conclusion

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامية" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 23

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بدراسة مفهومي الاخلاص و النية في الاسلام لنرى من خلال الاحاديث الشريفة اولا ان النية تنبثق من اعماق النفس, وثانيا ان النية لها آثار و عواقب مباشرة لا تنحصر بالثواب و العقاب الاخروي بل نجدها عمليا في حياتنا اليومية

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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As part of our study of the notions of intention (niyeh) and sincerity (ikhlas) in Islam, the narrations we look at show us that religious rituals, including prayer, fasting, and reciting the Qur'an are only as good as the intentions behind them, and they must lead to spiritual growth and transformation to be fully beneficial to us.

This is part of the Life series, which explores the Islamic principles of living in today's complex world. It focuses on the need to rebuild ourselves Islamically, as individuals and communities who contribute positively to society and the world, by understanding our relationships with ourselves, with others, with nature and with God, based on the original teachings of Islam through its primary sources. It serves as an Islamic life coaching program.

Do not hesitate to comment or ask any questions in the comments section.

Delivered by Dr. Sayid Jafar al Hasany, November 2021.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction

00:00:45 Reminder 1: Intentions create communities across time and space

00:09:50 Reminder 2: What good intentions are (abstaining from sins) and what they are not

00:15:45 High standard of sincerity must not lead to defeatist attitude

00:18:00 What sincerity and good intentions are not

01:03:15 Next lecture and conclusion

01:04:28 Q&A

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامية" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 22

هذا هو القسم الاول لهذه السلسلة من المحاضرات و الذي يختص بالعلم و العقل في الاسلام

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بدراسة مفهومي الاخلاص و النية في الاسلام لنرى من خلال الاحاديث الشريفة ان الاعمال و العبادات الخارجية انما تنال قيمتها من خلال النية التي تحركها و توجدها

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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