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Living Links: Introduction to Islamic Virtue Ethics, 7 of 18 | Zaytuna

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Channel: Zaytuna College · 2018 · Education

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Content Outline:
0:0:08 Bismillah (Dr. Abdullah bin Hamid Ali)
0:01:03 Recap
0:01:40 (I) Tawbah
0:05:00 (II) The Blameworthy States of the Heart
*Examples of Misplaced Anger 0:10:25
0:13:51 The Best Are Those Who When Seen, Remind You of Allah
0:17:47 To Sheikh or Not to Sheikh
0:20:20 Imam Junaid
0:26:50 al-Sheikh al-T’aleem (Knowledge) vs al-Sheikh al-Tarbiyyah (Advancement)
0:30:35 al-Sheikh al-Tarkiyyah (Elevation)
0:34:35 The Prophet SAW Prescribing Ibaadat Individually

Comments, Questions and Answers

0:41:10 Question 1: If one seems to have some form of understanding, is it still incumbent to take a sheikh?
0:43:14 Question 2: How is it that one can be a Sufi and not study Islam?
0:46:53 Question 3: What is a shiekh?
0:48:44 Question 4: I don’t have a sheikh and have concerns about it how does one address that?
0:50:35 Question 5 and 6: (5) Can you recommend a sheikh? Does one have to meet or know him/her or can one communicate through email or phone, etc...? (6) If one does have a sheikh who is out of the country is it valid to communicate with them from afar?
0:55:14  Question 7: Can there be knowledge that's hidden from mainstream Islamic teachings that is known and kept secret by Sufi Masters and can only be revealed to those who are spiritually ready to handle?
0:56:48 Question 8: Can you personally recommend someone to how to find a sheikh?
0:57:38 Question 9: Can you explain the concept of bay’ah?
0:59:50 Question 10: What happens if each in a marriage has a different sheikh?
01:02:44 Question 11: How do you categorize all the different types of Sufis?
01:04:28 Question 12: How do we explain out of body experiences in Islam?

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