Life: The Islamic Answer

In this lecture, following a recap, we begin by highlighting the importance that Islam gives to choosing our teachers and being selective about the sources of influence in our lives. This is followed by a a study of the traits and characteristics that we should look for in the scholar / teacher. 

The Q&A is @01:01:05. 

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. 

Chapters

00:00:00 Recap

00:06:20 Introduction

00:08:55 Importance of choosing the right teacher

00:36:50 Characteristics of the scholar/teacher

00:39:18 Away from arrogance, flattery, ignorance and worldliness

00:47:20 Choose based on moral traits and effects

00:51:13 Pedagogical, communicative, and spiritual competence

01:00:10 Conclusion and Q&A

01:01:05 Q1: How to assess the teacher when you lack the knowledge?

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 51

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بدراسة التعاليم الاسلامية المرتبطة بالمعلّم 

و الموضوع الثاني هو اهمية اختيار المعلم. اما الموضوع الرابع فهو في معرفة صفات و خصائص المعلم  

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In this lecture we finish the discussion we began in the previous lecture, in which we focused on clearly identifying who is the truer archetype of the teacher and scholar in Islam, by turning to Imam Ali, who provides an answer in one of his sayings to Kumayl bin Ziad, (short saying 147 in Nahj al-Balagha). 

The session ends with an interactive Q&A (@ 01:13:00)  

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. 

Chapters

00:00:00 A quick story about the importance of time

00:02:00 Intro and recap

00:13:10 Who is 'Alim Rabbani? Imam Ali to Kumayl (Short saying 147)

00:15:20 The context for Imam Ali's saying

00:18:35 Learn and preserve what I will say 

00:19:38 People are of 3 types

00:28:13 Knowledge is better than wealth

00:42:00 Imam Ali's knowledge

00:42:40 Four unworthy categories of knowledge

00:45:00 The second category

00:48:23 The third category

00:49:55 The fourth category

00:51:20 The death of knowledge

00:52:15 Who is the archetype of the teacher/scholar?

00:53:10 Description of the true scholar and teacher

01:00:40 The infallibility of the divine scholar

01:01:05 Knowledge is only through a divine scholar

01:07:50 Conclusion

01:13:00 Q&A

01:15:06 Q1: Are we not a knowledge disadvantage in Imam's inaccessibility?

01:18:18 Q2: How do we benefit from knowledge of our Imam? 

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 50

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر بدراسة التعاليم الاسلامية المرتبطة بالمعلّم 

و الموضوع الاول هو تعيين المصداق الاتم للمعلّم و العالم  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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Under the general theme of knowledge and reason in Islam, we now begin studying Islamic teachings around the teacher/scholar. In this lecture, we focus on clearly identifying who is the truer archetype of the teacher and scholar in Islam, by turning to Imam Ali, who provides an answer in Sermon 87 of Nahj al-Balagha. 

The session ends with an interactive Q&A (@ 01:17:45)  

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. 

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro and Recap

00:14:40 Why study the heading of "the teacher" in Islam

00:21:40 Most references will be to the scholar

00:24:25 A map of the headings we will cover

00:29:45 Who is the teacher in the absolute sense?

00:30:50 Imam Ali answers: Sermon 87 from Nahj al-Balagha

00:39:00 Characteristics of the God-fearing carrier of knowledge

00:48:00 Characteristics of the false scholar

00:53:57 AhlulBayt are the true teachers

01:08:10 Conclusions and importance of this topic

01:17:45 Q&A

01:18:00 Q1: How applicable is this topic to non-religious scholars?

01:22:22 Q2: Doesn't Islam touch every aspect of life?

01:29:35 Q3: Clarification about Q1

01:31:00 Q4: How to categorize various types of content from religious scholars?

01:38:20 Comment

01:39:36 Q5: Don't neglect the material causes or mix them up with spiritual rank

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 49

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

في هذه المحاضرة نبدأ بدراسة التعاليم الاسلامية المرتبطة بالمعلّم 

و الموضوع الاول هو تعيين المصداق الاتم للمعلّم و العالم  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we continue our discussion of the merits of the learner in Islam. Some of the topics we explore include:

- Merits of the learner in general

- The Learner and angels

- The Learner and paradise

- The Learner and forgiveness

- The Learner and divine rewards

- The Learner and the world

- The Learner and the love of God

- Knowledge seeking and worship

The session ends with an interactive 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, October 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Introduction 

00:03:15 Recap

00:06:38 Angels and the learner

00:07:05 What to remember about angels

00:11:25 Servitude protection and blessings of angels to the learner

00:22:50 The Learner and paradise

00:30:25 The Learner and the world

00:34:08 The Learner and divine forgiveness

00:39:50 Rewards of knowledge-seeking

00:42:35 The Learner and the love of God

00:43:40 The Learner and divine forgiveness

00:47:10 Caveats on divine forgiveness

00:49:25 Learning of greater reward than acts of worship

01:08:45 Confirmation of the merits of the learner from the Holy Prophet

01:16:40 Reflections on knowledge-seeking and merits of the learner

01:35:15 Conclusion and Q&A

01:36:00 Q1: Significance of knowledge and difference it makes for worship

01:38:40 Q2: Why are rewards different from one narration to another?

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 48

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمر في دراسة فضل المتعلم في نظر الاسلام  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we discuss the merits of the learner in Islam. Some of the headings we will present include: 

- The Merits of the Learner in general

- The Learner and struggling in the way of God

- The Learner and prophethood

The session ends with an interactive 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, September 2022.

Chapters

00:00:00 Condolences

00:01:52 Introduction and recap

00:13:06 The Merits of the Learner

00:13:30 Why address merits at the end?

00:17:10 The learner wins in both worlds

00:22:06 Divine love and recognition of the learner

00:26:55 The learner is like the living among the dead

00:30:10 Learning and struggling in the way of God

00:40:15 Learning as a divine favour

00:44:10 Knowledge seeking and prophethood

00:57:06 Conclusion and Q&A

00:57:45 Q1 knowledge as resistance - Islam as a knowledge revolution

1:05:10 Q2 knowledge as life vs. death

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 47

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

في هذه المحاضرة نتعرض الى فضل المتعلم في نظر الاسلام  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge. We explain the importance of having knowledge of opinions about important issues, and the importance of being cautious and not rushing to become the one who provides answers. Finally, we present a summary of the relevant parts of Muniat al-Murid, one of the best books on the topic of the manners and etiquette of knowledge-seeking. The session ends with an interactive 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, September 2022.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and recap

03:20 Respecting the order when asking

09:45 Seating arrangement when learning

18:10 2 additional ingredients

18:50 Knowledge of opinions

35:10 Not rushing to give answers

47:42 2 ingredients that we will postpone until later

47:58 Prioritization of types of knowledge

49:45 Choosing the right teacher

50:50 Muniat al-Murid (Summary of relevant parts)

1:21:55 Conclusion

1:22:50 Q&A

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 46

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمرّ في دراسة الاحاديث التي تبيّن اهم المحتويات و الشروط المؤدّية الى ان يصبح الانسان طالب علم مثالي و ان يتقن التعلّم  

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In this lecture, we provide a summary of a number of books that have highlighted the importance of listening from different aspects. This is a complement to the ingredients of the effective learner in Islam, which gives importance to listening as an art and a skill, as we explained in previous lectures.  

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, August 2022.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:45 For a good and easy introduction to listening

04:00 The Lost Art of Listening (M. Nichols)

13:10 More sophisticated introduction to listening

13:20 You're Not Listening (K. Murphy)

18:40 Just Listen (M. Goulston)

21:55 Books aligned with today's mass culture

22:10 The Listening Path (J. Cameron)

24:37 The Sacred Art of Listening (K. Lindahl)

26:06 Listen Like You Mean It (X. Vengoechea)

28:52 Listening Well (W. Miller)

29:38 Books with balance of theory and practice, business and personal

29:58 Surrounded by Idiots (T. Erikson)

33:10 A more philosophical and psychological book

33:38 The Art of Listening (E. Fromm)

35:40 Most Practical and useful book

36:35 How to Speak, How to Listen (M. J. Adler)

38:40 An interesting different yet relevant book

38:56 The Power of Listening (L. Baab)

41:25 Conclusion

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 45

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

في هذه المحاضرة نعرض ملخّص لمجموعة من الكتب المرتبطة بفن الاستماع بعدما بيّنا في المحاضرات السابقة اهمية الاستماع في تعاليم الاسلام و كيف تؤدّي بالانسان ليكون طالب علم مثالي و ان يتقن التعلّم  

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In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, with a focus on the art, skill and manners of asking questions.  

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, August 2022.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and recap

02:50 Asking

05:15 Avoiding unnecessary inquiries

16:45 Avoiding excessive inquiries

32:55 Avoiding irrelevant inquiries

45:10 Conclusion on asking questions

46:48 Q&A 

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 44

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمرّ في دراسة الاحاديث التي تبيّن اهم المحتويات و الشروط المؤدّية الى ان يصبح الانسان طالب علم مثالي و ان يتقن التعلّم  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, after a recap of the entire series, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, with a focus on the art, skill and manners of asking questions 

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, August 2022.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and recap

30:03 Asking

31:43 Effect of the intent when asking

37:30 Avoiding foolish inquiries 

39:25 God's omission is mercy, not forgetfulness

42:05 The story of the Cow

01:03:55 Q&A 

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 43

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمرّ في دراسة الاحاديث التي تبيّن اهم المحتويات و الشروط المؤدّية الى ان يصبح الانسان طالب علم مثالي و ان يتقن التعلّم  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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In this lecture, we continue studying some of the practical teachings of Islam for becoming exemplary seekers of knowledge, focusing here on the art, skill and manners of asking questions. 

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, July 2022.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and recap

04:50 Asking

11:40 Importance of asking to learn

19:45 Asking is a learned skill

25:27 Asking with sincerity

36:40 Comments on Ibn Salam

41:35 More on asking with sincerity 

50:35 Conclusion

(دروس "الحياة: الحل الاسلامي" (باللغة الانجليزية

المحاضرة 42

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

في هذه المحاضرة نستمرّ في دراسة الاحاديث التي تبيّن اهم المحتويات و الشروط المؤدّية الى ان يصبح الانسان طالب علم مثالي و ان يتقن التعلّم  

الدكتور السيد جعفر الحسني

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