God and physics: Talking with a Muslim physicist at Oxford University

[@saqlainchoudhary8968]

Assalamualikum everyone, thank you for your kind reception of our discussion and thank you to brother Paul for organising it. I would like to say that I made some unintentional errors in our discussion due to my own failings. I ask your forgiveness for this. I am pleased to see that there has been some goodness that has come out from it. I believe my biggest oversight was not mentioning the contingency argument as a way to prove not only the existence of Allah SWT but also to address issues such as the multiverse. I also don't think my analogy using the conservation of energy made my point clear, the point was simply that SOME physicists can make accidental metaphysical claims using physical principles and that is the realm of philosophers not scientists. Jazakallah for your patience, I will try to be more clear next time.

[@saqlainchoudhary8968]

I would refer to Paul's interviews with Hamza from Baseera education and the chapter on contingency in the Divine Reality.

[@BloggingTheology]

Wa alaykumu s-salam Saqlain and thank you for your outstanding discussion! I look forward to welcoming you as an honoured guest on Blogging Theology again soon, insha'Allah.

[@sumayyabhorat790]

Assalamu Alaikum, i think you are being tooo hard on yourself... this wasn't meant to be perfect, it clearly underlines the challenges that Muslims face as students of 'science'... the earlier extremely 'negative' perspective on 'science' from Muslim Theologians, made it really hard to be Muslim and to be interested in science... my interest was in the biological sciences and i am very clear that learning science has only increased my AWE of my Creator, SubhanAllah!!! When i was told that i should not study science because i couldn't be a Muslim if i studied science... i couldn't fathom that... how could my studying His creation, be bad... i am truly grateful for your candor in this discussion, i think it will help many others in similar circumstances... JazakAllahu Khayran

[@ltaliken8607]

Glorify Undefinable, The Answerer or The Stabilizer of Worlds Controllers of Body, By eternal Existence rely to Undefinable alone, be Serene and judge by how Matter executes! The Identity can exist in every possibility! Ask guidance and things You can't get to The Answerer, THAT allowed You into this body, THAT gave truth for clean-minded in Subconscious, and avoid numbness! All ways looked in depth mentions Lord of Existence, and don't use what is unknown, until You will understand it! Shape Your own makings, and You will be supported! Blessed is Controller of Man united with intuition and subtle joy! That relies to The Originator alone, That chooses by the best, That hears brainwaves and sees eye pixels! The life can be mastered, for rules were made simple to Observant! Don't be fearful of destiny, because We're parts of possibilities, that have freewill with Serenity! With wonders of DNA nature and fat-stores fasting, be satisfied! Forbid high anti-nutrient, PUFA, synthetic food - allow wheatgrass, fruit seeds and ferment food! Universe remains to its original law, and don't change adaptable bodies in ignorance! Trial is what evil awaited and good missed! Challenging are the days of Illusion and a sad burden to anyone that didn't seek independence, no first-cause is miracle-free! Great are the days of Responsibility that nourish the Soul! We have always existed! Everything is possible, You're in this body! Simulation theory is insufficient, and lucid dreams are managed by nutritionally sufficient and aware! The World is created for Observer's favor! Whole Multiverse is in perfection for Purpose! Space is paired and has memory! Current place is special by The Stabilizer!

[@jimmythestoryteller]

@@saqlainchoudhary8968 The question that something can come from nothing is a straw man representation of atheists. I don't know why theists hang their hat on this notion. Krause even explained what nothing means from a scientific point of view. So a lay person's definition of nothing is going to be very different from a physicist's, and the fact that you brought it up is interesting/questionable.

[@noelly2398]

Assalamu aleikum. I’m a Mexican convert with a psychology background and found your entire discussion absolutely fascinating. I recently watched a Netflix documentary on the concept of infinity and immediately drew parallels between these scientists’ discussions and Islam. This then led me to search up on KZbin any content on intersection between physics and Islam. I’m beyond grateful and humbled to have been guided towards your channel. Even when confusion about the world and faith brews within you, Allah sees your struggle and hears the sincerity pounding in your heart. Thank you both and may Allah infinitely bless you. Ameen.

[@BloggingTheology]

Wa alaykumu s-salam

[@mroniaiden]

what do you have to say about evolution

[@aal-e-ahmadhussain3123]

Book Titles mentioned: •The Divine Reality, by Hamza Tzortsis. •Remembering God, by Gai Eaton. •Islam and the Destiny of Man, by Gai Eaton. •The Road to Mecca, by Mohammad Asad. •The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle. •The Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius. •Podcast: Paradigms of Leadership, By Dr Timothy Winter (aka Shaykh Abdul Hakim Murad).

[@idworkhard]

Jazakallah khayr

[@nasernazamyar9783]

The Quran and secular mind by Shabir Akhtar

[@HA070]

Dear Beloved Son- Al Ghazali

[@themistersmith]

The Power of Now, by Eckhart Tolle is filled with lots of shirk ideas.

[@Jdjdjdjjdj1997]

@@themistersmith heavily not just shirk shirk Akbar

[@thegivpmn9565]

I became an atheist, thinking existence of God is false and science is true. But when you really think, and ask yourself a simple question "why does it all exist" not just "how does it all exist" , it just seems so hard to deny some kind of control/authority behind everything. We need more of such discussions. So many people think that believing in God is something against science.

[@bustinjieber2673]

I am an Atheist who thinks science and god could be true at the same time though. And I don't think science is the only truth. And sure maybe there is a controller behind everything, but to say it has to be a god or even an all powerful god to me is just an empty assertion since we can observe how nature can work without any external controller/authority and I don't find it hard to deny either. I find it rather hard to believe in such "controller".

[@exinfidel856]

@@bustinjieber2673 well well you being controlled by dawkins friend

[@bustinjieber2673]

@@exinfidel856 How? Isn't he retired?

[@MrTK-uv6vg]

Read also sheikh tusi argument on God

[@MrTK-uv6vg]

Read also ibne mishkawa argument on the soul

[@YA-xo7ru]

I was born Muslim and reverted after carefully studying about this amazing religion. What I mean is I never left my religion even a second alxamdullilaah but I feel very different when I studied. Inheriting religion from your parent is very different when you truly understand about Islam alxamdullilaah and I thank Allah thousand times a day o allow me to die as Muslim insha Allah.

[@JavHos98]

How did u started? What sources did you use to study? Did you consider the opposing sides ideas? What was the most challenging about the whole journey?

[@quitlying1948]

​@@JavHos98My phyiscs teacher once said, "you see the rain, when the drops fall in the shape that they do, if that shape was a little different, there would be no live earth."

[@JavHos98]

@@quitlying1948 there are a couple of good counter arguments for the fine tuning of the universe argument

[@IQLabs]

Assalamu Aleikum Paul, I just want to thank you for uploading this interview. You can't imagine how much I enjoy listening to your podcasts when I go on road trip. It has truly changed my way of seeing the world and helped me become a better Muslim. I too am doing my PhD in Bio-Physics and it brings me so much joy to see a Muslim Physicist on your show. This is perhaps my first comment in your videos, despite watching so many of them. I wish you good health, peace and blessings to everything you do! Fadil (from Sri Lanka)

[@BloggingTheology]

Wa alaykumu s-salam

[@lutfurrehman_islam]

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[@messengerministries2253]

@@lutfurrehman_islam Here's your quran & the moon god allah's number is...666.... Hebrew 666 is allah -- the Exact sequence of Hebrew letters... W W l ....is mentioned 3 times in the Bible matching the arabic allah perfectly...

[@shahid8545]

I remember listening to a lecture by Shaykh Hamza Yusef probably 7 or 8 years ago and what this brother mentioned reminded me of it, he said "Perhaps the only thing truly you may ever do uniquely to you that you were not taught or influenced by in your entire life is dying"

[@waqasiqbal265]

@@Cycloneon where do u have link?

[@rustyray420]

@@Cycloneon you people throw the word sufi like an insult, shaykh hamza is a great scholar of our time. How come you people could never provide any solid proof against the accusations you throw at him

[@abuakmal9618]

Alhamdulillah just finished watching this and now is 10.22pm here in Malaysia.

[@hassanmirza2392]

Paul's high quality British education shines through his interviews.

[@seanskywalka5172]

How do you know Paul got the bulk of his education via the British education curriculum? I have a feeling Paul gained the bulk of his knowledge by reading on his own personal time. Check out his book shelf behind him lol

[@hassanmirza2392]

@@seanskywalka5172 the basis were built by British system. In South Asia, where I am from, the education system inculcates poor standards.

[@Lexcepcion]

I’m almost certain you have an inferiority complex when comparing yourself and your society to the west.

[@hassanmirza2392]

@@tjo6252 yes, but quality varies. It is moderate to quite bad in the Indian Subcontinent. The West has the best education system in the entire world. Muslims have to take advantage of it.

[@thetutsons7764]

The educational system in the Arabic peninsula is quite good, it does give the western education system a decent competition

[@MA-oc8yc]

May Allah bless both Paul and Saqlain for this wonderful podcast. Having met Saqlain at university, I can only describe him as a humble giant with a wealth of both knowledge and wisdom; two qualities that you don't often find in a single individual. Glad to see he's been given the chance to share the eye-opening experiences he's had at university!

[@BloggingTheology]

Wonderful!

[@saqlainchoudhary8968]

Ameen, thank you for your kind words. Where did we cross path?

[@dearkorina3157]

This interview is so great I had to watch it twice today, the day it was released. Thank you Paul and Alhamdullilah.

[@jing2581]

I'll watch it again as well. So many topics were touched in one hour that each topic needs a lecture of it's own

[@dearkorina3157]

@@jing2581 yes, so many topics, yet Saqlain did such a good job of staying organized in his thoughts, so it was relaxing to watch

[@jing2581]

It was an eye opener when he quoted Al ghazali that knowledge without action is actually useless. Its so true

[@dearkorina3157]

@@jing2581 yes that hit me pretty hard too because I love to learn but I rarely do anything with my knowledge. 😕

[@jing2581]

@@dearkorina3157 I believe you are doing more than you know. Sometimes it's us, sometimes it's the prayers of others for us that bring us to good places. Just like Allah brought us to blogging theology.

[@samienaamien7038]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL, BRILLIANT CONVERSATION OF THE BEST KIND.

[@mathman0101]

A consequential interview and insight. Worthy of a series on faith and science especially cutting edge astronomy and physics and the search for some closure on the standard model, which brings into relief the ideas between the creator and the created as articulated in the Quraan.

[@wanfatinsuryaniewa7007]

I found myself in tears listening to this.. So beautiful.. Barakallahufeekum

[@OwnGrid]

Very beautiful talk that had me in tears many times

[@zak992]

Bravo Paul and all kudos to you Saqlain, thoroughly enjoyed the discussion even a lay person like me could follow the discussion ! Saqlain if you manage to read this message please keep on doing discussions/dialogues like this one you re a very good communicator almost as good as our beloved and respected brother Paul. At the hour mark you talk about how special we are in Allah`s ( God ) eye. You are so right on this perhaps next time elaborate on this for the benefit of our non muslim friends and colleagues, we are not a product of random chance, left to find our own meanings and purpose in a world that does not care either way. As far as we know the Quran tells us we are a very special and unique creation and as you say "life seems to be a journey to achieve proximity to God " If you think about it out of all the various species that have existed on earth or currently exist we humans are the ONLY ones that have such profound capacity to understand our world, our universe to ponder the ultimate question WHY. Our destiny is incredible our potential is immense to be with Allah/God for an eternity in paradise free from the suffering and evil of this life, to bask in His glory and to never die. We and you Saqlan/ Paul have this amazing message to give the world just like the prophets of old did. It is a message of total submission to God/Allah, when you do that you really do find your soul and your humanity, Peace and blessings to all

[@saqlainchoudhary8968]

Assalamualikum dear brother, I have read your wonderfully kind comment and I appreciate it. InshaAllah some goodness comes from such discussions and I ask forgiveness for any shortcomings from Allah. I will continue to share thoughts so long as I think they benefit thisr around me InshaAllah.

[@adielkamalie5252]

Thank You Saqlain.I also think a big reason people profess to be atheistic or dont want religion is tbst the negatives of religious abuse or wars and other things in the name OF. are being applied and they dont want to be associated with such groupings. The other reason is maybe the denial of discipline to reach the Essence of connecting with the Awesomeness and total Enigmatic Power of the One Eternal Intelligence tbat has just commanded "Be and it is". Last one also is lack.of good dawah where many of us lack.to first empower ourselves with balanced thinking of rational.and metaphysical education to engage more powerfully. ALLAH knows best and may Allah judge with abundant Mercy

[@ahwehbe6070]

Much needed can’t wait to watch the whole thing i have done my undergrad in psychology & now my masters in teaching biology & physics. I always have dem class mates telling me how studying physics led them to atheism 🤦‍♂️

[@Saarimul_masloolUnapologetic]

When we ponder over the Earth’s gravitational pull, its control over us, and how it pulls us back down to itself, we feel that there is a mighty force from which there is no escape. However, when compared to other natural forces, it appears to be very weak. In fact, it is 1036 times weaker than the strong nuclear force. The weakness of gravity compared to other natural forces is a key element in the extremely precise fine-tuning for life. In the New Scientist magazine, in the article titled ‘Gravity mysteries: Why is gravity fine-tuned?’, it states, ‘The feebleness of gravity is something we should be grateful for. If it were a tiny bit stronger, none of us would be here to scoff at its puny nature..... Surely it would be more rational to believe, given that this finely-tuned number is in play, that this was a result of knowledge, and that it could not have been by sheer coincidence.

[@abiriax]

I think they used physics to lead themselves to atheism.

[@shahid8545]

They will be back... they are babies still.

[@asad-kc8zf]

Sorry to say they didn’t understand Physics at all!

[@wadie4682]

Very excited to watch. Thank you Paul

[@traveldreamer4616]

The understanding of physics brought me to Islam and rawhide. Science in general gives many opportunities to reflect upon creation.

[@merlinx8703]

@@richardbradley1532 I think he means Tawheed

[@Ocean-lq9cg]

What the hell is "Rawhide" in Islam??

[@akkubaba]

The joys of using a phone and auto correct! 😊

[@BluehawkOne]

@@Ocean-lq9cg "Tawheed", did you mean Rawhide? Possibly auto correct.

[@plung3r]

@@richardbradley1532 Atheist smartphone.

[@blackpepper2610]

i like the way Saqlain explain and express complicated concept/thought, it is easy to understand

[@imranmir1]

“You are most welcome, sir”. Beautiful way to start.

[@user-hm5mw9er3y]

Im gonna save this listen for my routine Bed time Bloggin theology. May Allah use you and your channel to guide people to the truth.

[@messengerministries2253]

blogging demonology.....is just islam Propaganda...... GOD's Name ISN'T.....allah --------------- satan in the Bible is moon god allah of the quran.... >>>>>> ZERO Miracles in the quran.... Over 160 Miracles in the Bible.... >>>>> 1 False Prophet in quran

[@zainabzuhasarafdeen4873]

Aameen aameen yarabbal aalameen

[@akib2542]

SubhanAllah. This was such an amazing discussion. It really spoke to me as someone of a similar generation and ethnic background/upbringing as Saqlain. This discussion properly dealt with the challenges young Muslims face when their faith is confronted by the secularised education system prevalent in the UK.

[@pearlydana]

Such an amazing interview!! One of my favourite youtube channels!! God bless you

[@jamilabagash149]

It was a great pleasure. A truly pleasurable lecture to soak in. Brother Saqlain Chowdary was so lucid in his thinking and sticking to simplicity to illuminate the controversy of theism and antitheism. And such a wonderful smile. May Allah Subhana wa Ta A'ala bless both brothers Paul and Saqlain for inviting us into the realm of an intellectual and spiritual approach, as pertains to the question of our worldly existence.

[@emaadstoys7449]

Fascinating discussion brother Paul and Saqlain. Consice and clear. Saqlain should be a guest again on Blogging Thoelogy. Feel he has a lot to offer.

[@abubakarkonnur4276]

I agree

[@OfficialRetroUk]

I would love to see Saqlain Choudhary Back for more discussion of a similar nature as a young UK revert he helped reconcile some of the questions I also had so thank you both, fantastic work as always Paul - A credit to the theology community and our Ummah

[@isalutefamille]

Thank you! This is such a wonderful segment. Please invite Br Saqlain again to discuss current interesting topics in physics and science in general.

[@sofiadaisy9701]

Really interesting and you both made your discussions very accessible for members of the lay public (like me!) As a Muslim, I have learnt more about my religion and strengthened my faith thanks to Allah (God) first and then to yourselves. Many thanks and much appreciated! May Allah bless you both and grant you success in this life and the Next

[@dariokadiu7658]

Your channel has grown so much Masha allah

[@abdou290]

Great discussion. Thanks brother Paul for your hard work in always diversifying the subjects your discuss. You are always enlightening us. Thanks also to your guest. Keep up the good work and may Allah rewards you for your continuous hard work.

[@BloggingTheology]

Alhamdulillah

[@RahmanKhan-vk9ol]

Paul you should consider inviting Professor Ahmed Rafique Akhtar a very influential speaker from Pakistan whose simplicity of analysis is very encouraging and inspirational.

[@azmanmohd8537]

Brilliant Bro Paul…. May Allah swt reward you for your contribution. ❤

[@FZA1980]

Excellent discussion paul and learned alot on whats happening currently in regards to how science is taught nowadays compared to how it was. Would love for you to get on your blog a guy named Dr shehzad saleem. He wrote a book on the History of the Quran. He holds a phd in that subject from the University of Wales. Take care brother

[@skp8748]

It's been this way for the last 40 odd years and exported to all corners of the world... Unfortunately other nations thay have imported BOTH the philosophical assumtion alongside scientific study are often unable to reconsider it's existence let alone separate the two. That's why HUGE swathes of the academic class, the scientifically inclined or even those that appreciate fruits of science like tech or medicine that are being educated in Muslim nations become despondent, disparaging and even disregard Islam since they see it as fundamentally incongruous with science. Not only is this not true it is a DIRECT result of their lack of awareness and inability to recognise the philosophical assumtion theyve unassumingly coupled with science and thus won't evaluate. If they were aware they'd be able to separate the two, challenge that assumption, research preexisting Islamic philosophical structures and realise that it's not Islam Vs science and should they come to that conclusion that it is that they've willingly accepted the Scientism philosophy which again is NOT scientific. Either way the problem will lay with their internal moral quandary and how they feel they want to reconcile that not Islam or scientific study.

[@husseinelnahas3133]

I am addicted to this channel. Mashallah Paul.

[@TehreemAyesha]

This was a great discussion. Jazakallahu qair. Blogging Theology has become an amazing source of knowledge for diverse Islamic topics. Many thanks to Paul. May Allah be pleased with you.

[@alyyariisi3396]

Absolutely amazing, insightful, and inspiring. Maashaa Allaah! He is brilliant and humble. May Allaah bless all of us. Jazaaka Allaahu khayr Paul.

[@aleksandryaroslav1289]

Thank you so much, Paul. It was fascinating and I learnt so much. Perhaps, if I could make a humble suggestion, is less interruption as the guest speaks, because it disrupted his words and then the resonance became disrupted too. but still, a huge thank you

[@xavier4260]

Doing my A levels in chemistry, biology and mathematics is amazing. Chemistry and Biology makes my faith even stronger, one example is DNA replication and to believe that this process came out of nothing is so absurd.

[@lilyrosesoul0077]

Yup im totally with you. No matter how minute the particle - cell, electron, neutron, quarks(??) - no matter how much scientists dig deeper - you cannot help marvel at the design of these particles. To insist that these designs are "random" and not from a Great Mind/ Intelligence is illogical. Looking at the designs of all that exists from the cosmos to the smallest particle - you can infer the "signature" of an Amazing Designer.

[@makermaker11]

​@@lilyrosesoul0077 Yea like it would actually make more sense to be atleast a deist rather someone who doesnt believe in god the fact that all of this is happening around us the beauty of this world is really enough to believe in god even in Surah at Tur it states those who say that they were created from nothing and even Allah makes it clear that ofcourse allah(god) created you

[@charlessmith1126]

great podcast! wise young man! glad I listened in

[@BloggingTheology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlessmith1126]

@@BloggingTheology I need to frame this response lol I’m a huge fan!!!! Allah Bless you and your loved ones! Ameen❤️❤️❤️

[@FARID1870]

Bro Saqlain hits the right spot when he observes scientists being arrogant in their knowledge and not being humble enough to accept there are limits to their understanding of the Universe.

[@ckotty]

Mr. Choudhary thanks for your conversation with Paul. It was both lucid and enlightening. My take away is got to be how beautiful observing a scientific mind fully reconciled with God. The visible and the invisible. Many thanks both of you 👍🏽😘

[@islamicmediavids]

Earlier comment I made was while I was watching the video...now after having watched the whole video, the only way I can express myself is by saying BEAUTIFUL. SubhanAllah may Allah Swt be pleased with you both, all the believer's viewing and myself for spending time restrengthening our beliefs. BarakAllah, JazakAllah ho khairun..love from Lahore. Furthermore, may Allah Swt guide all the disbelievers and especially who view this video, to come to terms accepting God in Islam for their own sake and fortune. AMEEN

[@asifulovi4673]

Very enjoyable and thought provoking discussion!

[@sabinak8182]

Such an open and stimulating discussion- im of south eastern background myself so some of the guest’s comments really struck a nerve …Thank you both for such insight and depth ..

[@FunAndTravel90]

Really interesting discussion. Thank you to both gentlemen for this.

[@BloggingTheology]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@borkano2]

Sayed Paul. many thanks for enlightening us. may Allah guide you and reward you. it's funny how your channel is being bombarded by Christian ads. another proof of you being in the right path...

[@abdullahalmamun6541]

Assalamu'alaikum. I just recently found out about Paul and this channel. Learning so much from the contents. Such brilliant and intellectual presentations. MashaAllah. Much love, brother Paul. May Allah grant you the highest level of Jannah.

[@BloggingTheology]

Alhamdulillah

[@jing2581]

Lovely discussion, when you guys were talking about travelling of saints like Muhammad Asad and Hamza Yusaf, I remebered a poem by Baba Fareed a Sufi sheikh from 12 century in which he says "Uth Fareeda sutya chal dunya waikhun jaaye, jay koi mil jaaye bakhshiya Tay TU vi bakhshiya jaaye" Translation: wake up O Fareed and roam around the world, you may find someone who is forgiven so that you may also be forgiven.

[@iunknown563]

Great conversation! Thank you so much BT for making it and sharing it. Hamza Yusuf and Abdel Hakim Murad are of great benefit for the Ummah, especially the young people who grow up in the West. I am so grateful to both of these great men and I pray Allah (swt) to pay them million folds and increase their faith and knowledge for their huge contribution in keeping the light of Islam firm in these darkest of times.

[@FromTheHeart2]

Minute 1:31 4h30 am. Blown away by the fact that such videos exist out there. Looking forward to listening and checking/scanning/analysing the list of books mentioned. I have been looking to enter this field of knowledge ( our Creator and one of His creations, in this case science) but was too intimidated. I guess it is time. Thank you so much for sharing!!! Salam

[@ShaykhAshiq]

A beautiful discussion. Jazakallahu khairan. May Allah accept you both. Ameen. 🤲🏽♥️

[@hafiz5001]

Sobhanallah Alhamdulillah very very knowledgeable video jazak Allah khair dear bro Paul and may Allah grant you Jannah hereafter Aameen

[@tangibleemotions7]

This was a riveting watch; thank you Paul and Saqlain..

[@norahanet5348]

Thank you Paul and Saqlain. Really interesting discussion. Well presented. I have read the books by Gai Eaton but you have inspired me to read them again. May Allah bless you both and keep you in His protective shade. Continued success in the halls of academia.

[@BloggingTheology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@msubh2036]

MashaAllah it was a treat watching both of you! Paul your deliberation on certain books is very helpful for a layman like myself. Saqlain I really admire your organic return into faith. As someone from subcontinent as well, I really value your intent of original thought into this endeavor of faith.

[@SHEZZYJAY]

Excellent discussion. Good to see brothers like Saqlain, Subject Matter Experts speaking on Islam

[@justanotherman1114]

One reason that I think also contributes to decline in endeavor is the easy access to worldly distractions and decline in "delayed gratification". Most people generally do not think about things but are rather involved in dramas, movies, parties etc. This had become much easier after the advent of internet and smartphones.

[@IbnThabitVerlag]

Interview like these are the reason why you are one of my fave channels out there! I feel like this is my corner, this is the kind of people I want to be surrounded by, it is so meaningful, refreshing and enlightening and quenches my thirst for knowledge in every way, particularly in this day and age of degeneracy of society. I mean, just place this next to trash tv, open TikTok or Instagram, visit any schoolyards and see for yourself what people are pre-occupied with mostly these days... Put in a nutshell: I feel „picked up“ (have no idea what the German equivalent would be to that idiom lol I'm sorry)

[@mrsasad1114]

Jazakallah for this amazing discussion even though I am a medical doctor and mathematics and physics are way way beyond my understanding this was a fascinating treat to hear and watch

[@mohammedyacinebouacida1712]

Jazakoum Allah khayran brother Paul & Saqlain for this very interesting topic...Thank you very much

[@crnigruja2682]

I am half an hour into this and am amazed by his comprehension of philosophy and science. Congrats bro. You certainly have potential to become polymath

[@ahmadkhaqan2212]

Much needed session , plz bring some Quantum Physicist and AstroPhysicist.

[@mok8591]

It took 3 days to complete this lecture and it was well worth it. He articulates his ideas very clearly and it was very real too. I’m glad he found his way back - the prodigal son returned. I liked the term semi convert - it’s not enough to be born a Muslim. One must know why they want to remain as one. Part 2 could be based on the pitfalls that the Dr faced. Thanks again

[@JohnnieWalkerGreen]

I am still not done, and it is already day #4! Still, more than hundreds of comments to read!

[@MShreefUK]

Great discussion. Thank you my brothers, Paul and Saqlain. 🙂

[@BloggingTheology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@ddaw88]

Masha Allah, it’s a beautiful conversation. Brother Paul and Brother Saqlain, may Allah reward and preserve you, ameen.

[@ADF366]

What an absolute gem of a guest and very engaging conversation and questions by Paul as usual. It's great to see young guys like this sharing their experiences and how he can keep his focus on so many philosophical and science based questions. 100/100

[@qoobsmcdoobs1]

This was so mind expanding and soul soothing.

[@Hawaiihawaii1423]

Thanks!

[@BloggingTheology]

Many thanks

[@YusufPonders]

Great conversation. Saqlain is a very likeable character. May Allah bless you both.

[@Muhammadmodassirali]

Ma sha Allah Sidi Paul and Akhi Saqlain. What a wonderful piece. One just can't listen to an interview on this channel and not feel the expansion of ones understanding and knowledge base of Islam and the world.

[@YusufPonders]

You mentioned "the hanging man" and it made me think about the sensory deprivation tanks you can get access to these days. Check it out. A big bath tank filled with water that is set to body temperature, filled with salt so you float, and you lie in it in silence and in the dark, and essentially after a certain amount of time disconnect from all of your senses and are just left with yourself floating in nothingness. I've been intending to do it, they have tank centres in the UK.

[@harvisingh6671]

Surely acquiring knowledge for knowledge sake is the purest form of motivation. Not being tinted by financial gain, religious dogma, personal power or Ego. Gaining Knowledge for it sake is the highest order and reason.

[@javedtaher2107]

Truly enjoyed this discussion. Sincere thanks. Jazakallah Khair.

[@BloggingTheology]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@phenomenal17playz]

I'm thinking to study physics, chemistry, biology and logic deeply.

[@KalimKhan-bu2fe]

One of the best podcasts so far!

[@FishingAdventuresDubai]

MashaAllah. Very relatable for alot of young people specifically those of science who sometimes find it difficult to believe in the unseen.

[@sumayyabhorat790]

Thank you Paul, Please accept my sincere gratitude for consciously bringing the 'intellectual' aspects of Islam to the forefront via this amazing channel & your discussions... JazakAllahu Khayran, May ALLAH SWT continue to Guide & May ALLAH SWT accept your humble efforts... Aameen Ya Rabb 👌

[@aliyakhan6948]

Thank you for inviting Saqlain to share his faith journey. I passed the video along to other young scientists grappling with faith, and am very hopeful that your discussion will benefit them.

[@ranachoudhary8161]

Very interesting dialogue on a very basic and challenging issue, humanity is facing frome the beginning of life

[@naturegirl4803]

I had time to watch this video after so many months but loved it and admire you for engaging viewers , the guest with intellectual prowess and depth . ❤️

[@theluminary7223]

Alhamdulillah, the interviews you carry out have given me so much insight regarding various topics and sciences. Keep them coming BT!

[@arian8533]

"The past is an interpretation. The future is an illusion. The World does not move through time as if it were a straight line, proceeding from the past to the future. Instead, time moves through and within us, in endless spirals. Eternity does not mean infinite time, but simply timelessness. If you want to experience eternal illumination, put the past and the future out of your mind and remain within the present moment." ---Shams Tabrizi. 1:07:25 Just as Saqlain Sir explained.

[@ucfmayl802]

I ENJOY THIS EPISODE. REALLY GOOD JOB BROTHER PAUL 💪👍

[@JosefTheMuslim]

May Allah bless you both. What a great discussion!

[@charlessmith1126]

Seyyed hussein Nasr has a lecture online called: in the beginning was consciousness! it is fascinating

[@deechonada]

honestly JazakAllah Khairun to both of you for your wonderful efforts. This channel is like a icey tall glass of peach tea after a hot summers day

[@adros1420]

wow.. i really like this. the title has made me to [must] listen it till the end..

[@maryamhussainqurayshi]

I rarely ever watch even half an hour documentaries but this I have watched almost until the end. Thanks Saqlain, for your very beautiful understanding of the Deen at such a tender age and for sharing it with us. Almost like how I re-knit (rather God led me to) my relationship with Allah and how every knowledge I gained was not a final destiny in itself but a mere path to God, who's actually all of our final abode. Thanks also to Paul for his beautiful book recommendations and also, dare I say, eloquent readings in between.

[@IbnThabitVerlag]

So stoked to watch this through!

[@myasinsaeed]

A brilliant discussion, indeed. Stay blessed and happy, always 🤲

[@abdullahalnadrun3727]

these guy is a Gem. Bring him for more topicswhihc is related to cosmology and theoretical physics. Like A universe from nothing, we refute philosophy of science to refute these book but how can we use science to refute it. And also some core physics topics like God particle, Multiverse hypothesis, Can science find the theory of everything, Theory of time etc

[@RoselinaARahim-uj9mf]

Thank you brother, love the discussions.

[@Solemn_G]

Profound discussion. Al-Hamdu lillah

[@doctorSuhailAnwar]

Great talk Paul - simple and realistic - thanks for gently correcting the speaker re the Popper and Kuhn philosophy.

[@التكنلوجياالعسكرية]

Gorgeous,mind fullfilng and brain twisting in a goid way .. Thank you

[@ariyoabiona1606]

Talking about hitting the nail on the head. What he said people refusing belief is what I have experienced in my dialogue with people I consider intelligent and reasonable.

[@lilyrosesoul0077]

Alhamdullilah. I like brother Saqlain way of explaining. I can understand his points . Some speakers be it muslim or non-muslim do not articulate their points well ( or maybe im not smart enough 😅🤣🤔) and even with repeated viewings i find myself lost. This gentleman explains himself well enough without being too verbose - such that an ordinary person like myself can grasp his ideas. Jazakallah khair. 😊

[@alqods80]

A vegetable seller and a professor are equal in matters of faith, and this is from God's justice

[@plung3r]

As always, excellent episode