The Light of Reflection

By Light of Reflection

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The Light of Reflection episodes:

July 24, 2020 The Struggle [7/23/20] - Historical Context of inaction of Shias, Persecution, and Causes (Part 3)
Discussion around the two main problems identified through research and how the discussions in the first 2 parts address these concerns. This raises a fundamental question that there is something wrong with examples from the daily world. Seta up the last two parts of Chapter 3.
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6min
July 24, 2020 The Struggle [7/23/20] - Historical Context of inaction of Shias, Persecution, and Causes (Part 2)
- Discuss the need to ask the questions: “what are we doing wrong” - Gives a glimpse of historic persecution of Shias from 632AD to 2000 AD - Pushes the questions- are we different or the same and will experience the same fate?
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7min
July 18, 2020 The Struggle [7/18/20] - Historical Context of inaction of Shias, Persecution, and Causes (part 1)
Sets up the discussion for the next 4 parts in light of historical behavior of the Shias of Imam Ali AS. Highlight 3 main reasons shared by different groups of the community for the current state of Shias. Deeper discussion on the actions of the majority of the so-called Shias through 7 different stages of the lives of the Imams from Imam Ali through 11th Imam with examples from different era. This will lead to the second discussion on the persecution of Shias through the ages and the causes. Ultimate goal of these 4 parts is to understand if there is a cause of the issues that we are not correctly identifying. Please feel free to ask questions.
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12min
July 12, 2020 The Struggle [7/12/20] - The current situation and where we stand (part 2)
Several examples of events from the recent past and how we acted. And the importance of not staying quite now. A Narration from Imam Mohammad Baqar AS and Ameerul Momineen AS regarding the test of Shias and the need to stand up for Haq now as we approach a pivotal election
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8min
July 12, 2020 The Struggle [7/12/20] - The current situation and where we stand (part 1)
114 Days before elections. How have we reacted to the Amrullah as we approach the 6 month mark? Are we prepared for a major catastrophe? If not, now is the time to act. The window of opportunity is closing.
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8min
July 09, 2020 The Struggle [7/9/2020] - Where do we stand today, and where to go?
Setup discussion to create roadmap for the next 4 months. Understanding a key statement in the Deceleration of Independence and linking back to our position as Shias reflecting back to past 6 months.
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6min
June 14, 2020 The Struggle [6/14/20] - Racism is deep rooted and we need aggressive changes amongst ourselves
Our superiority is based on what the creator identifies rather than what we define based on our conjectures. Diversity should be a source of strength. Humanity and the pop culture has always portrayed the economically dominant people as the superior race. Ignorance is a key to racism. While Muslims should not have discrimination, we see it at our places of worship as well. In parts of world like India and Pakistan, discrimination is very prevalent just not racial but of other types. As a result, we accept it and then lose the fire for Amar bil Maruf and Nahi Anil Munkir. Humans are created equal with key differences defined by the creator. Only the creator can mark the differences. And these differences are one of the signs of Allah.
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11min
June 14, 2020 The Struggle [6/14/20] - Role of Muslims and other minorities in the debate of Racism (3/3)
Discussion of the The only constant in life - change, and how we fear change and how this fear inhibits is from standing for the Justice. What we should do right now to make a difference and how Hasan Minhaj’s appeal come into play. Examples from the history of Muslims and their inability to act and stand up. Consequences of not standing-up right now. There are several questions to consider that contextualize this conversation e.g. why all of this is happening in 2020?
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7min
June 08, 2020 The Struggle [6/8/20] - Protection in this troubling time and the role of Muslims and the Momins
Discuss the most appropriate course of action at this point in time. How to protect ourselves with examples from real life. Understanding the immediate problem and the bigger problem, along with immediate actions to protect oneself from the current calamities and the fears: Be positive towards the mercy of Allah, strength through patience and salaat, Isteghfar, connect with the 12th Imam through Ziarah Nahiya, through Dua Tawasal and direct duas, and Taqwa (which is the source of Rehmah of Allah).
Perspective on immigration because of the punishment and wrath of Allah because you have a responsibility towards society. Evaluation of why and when the Azaab comes and our responsibility to address the long-term problem. We need to overcome our fears!
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27min
June 08, 2020 The Struggle [6/8/20] - Discrimination is broader than just Race (2/3)
Detailed discussion of why a broader definition of discrimination should be considered with examples from around the world. The need for the United States to take a lead in this endeavor because the world is looking up to us
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9min

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The podcast currently has 362 episodes available.