I go over the topic of lapses of faith and explain why I believe they are nothing to be afraid of and can even provide opportunities for growth.

In this brief episode, i explain the origins, composition, history and global impact of Sufi devotional musuc, or "qawwali" and how it was popularized in the West and on a global scale through artists such as Nusrait Fateh Ali Khan.

Much of the modern world has become far to alienated, materialistic and self-centered. In this video, I propose faith-based solutions that might improve this situation. Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to my channel, LIKE my content and SHARE it! Support me on Rumble, Substack, Patreon, Twitter/X and Instagram!

I explain the long history and relationship between Sufism and art and poetry and highlight one of my greatest personal influences, Hazrat Inayat Khan.

I outline Thomas Jefferson's complext history with Islam and religion in general. If you liked this video, be sure to follow me to see more of my content and subscribe to my Substack and follow me on Facebook! Your support is appreciated.

Sources used in this podcast:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/why-thomas-jefferson-owned-qur-1-180967997/

https://www.monticello.org/research-education/thomas-jefferson-encyclopedia/first-barbary-war/

I describe my religious beliefs in a new phrase I came up with and explain the meaning behind my new Islamic name. Please follow me on Rumble and Twitter/X and don't forgrt to like and comment as well. Also don't forget to support The Appalachian Sufi on Patreon, YouTube and Substack. Audio versions of this podcast are available on Spotify and almost all other podcast platforms! Thank you for your support!

The title says it all. Don't forget to like and share and subscribe to this podcast and SUPPORT ME ON PATREON! Forgive my long pauses. I edited some of them out. I'm a little bit rusty at this! Thank you and salam!