Sufism and Kabbalah | Comparative Mysticism

In this video we’re going to be exploring some Conceptual Crossovers between Islamic and Jewish Mysticism, Mutual Metaphysics, Similar Soteriology’s and Twinned Theologies.
00:00 After a brief intro we'll discuss the;
02:54 Theological idea of the Unity of God,
05:03 The metaphysical concept of the Unity of Being,
10:27 The cosmological ideas of the Gradations of Being,
13:08 The process of becoming one with God,
22:34 and Theories to explain how these ideas are found in both traditions.
Watch the full Sufism and Kabbalah series:
EP. 1: A Brief History of Inter-Religious Infatuation: • Sufism and Jewish Myst...
EP. 2: A Hasidic Jew explores Sufi Islam: • Hasidic Jew explores S...
EP. 3: Full Interview with Prof. Sara Sviri: • Talking Sufism with Pr...
EP. 4: Interview with a Sufi Muslim: • Interview with a Musli...
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Sources and Further Reading:
Sufism:
Annemarie Schimmel, Mystical Dimensions of Islam
Henry Corbin, The Man of Light
Hossein Nasr, The Heart of Islam
Louis Massignon, Essay on the Origins of the Technical Language of Islamic Mysticism
Sara Sviri, Perspectives on Early Islamic Mysticism; The Taste of Hidden Things
Toshihiko Izutsu. Sufism and Taoism: A Comparative Study of Key Philosophical Concepts
William C. Chittick, The Self-Disclosure of God; The Sufi Path of Love; The Sufi Path of Knowledge; Sufism: A Beginner's Guide
Jewish Mysticism:
Daniel Matt, The Essential Kabbalah: The Heart of Jewish Mysticism
Elliot R. Wolfson, Through a Speculum That Shines
Gershom Scholem, Major Trends in Jewish Mysticism; On the Kabbalah and its symbolism
Moshe Idel, Kabbalah, New Perspectives
Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz, The Thirteen Petalled Rose
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan, Meditation and Kabbalah
Rabbi Jacob Immanuel Schochet, The Mystical Tradition
Sufism and Jewish Mysticism:
A Sufi-Jewish Dialogue, Philosophy and Mysticism in Bahya ibn Paquda, Diana Lobel
Jewish Mystical Leaders of the 13th Century, Paul Fenton
Judaism and Sufism, The Cambridge Companion to Medieval Jewish Philosophy, Paul Fenton
Judaism, Sufism, and the Pietists of Medieval Egypt, Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Mystical Union in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Idel and McGinn Eds.
Shalom/Salaam: A Story of a Mystical Fraternity, Thomas Block
Sufism and Jewish-Muslim Relations, Yafia Katherine Randall
Treatise of the Pool, Obadyah Maimonides, translated and introduced by Paul Fenton
Between Mysticism and Philosophy: Sufi Language of Religious Experience in Judah Ha-Levi's Kuzari, Diana Lobel
Sources quoted:
“And They Shall Be One Flesh”: On the Language of Mystical Union in Judaism, Adam Afterman. Pdf:
www.academia.edu/27761710/Ada...
“The Temptation of Abu Yazid”: Hindu and Muslim Mysticism, R. C. Zaehner, p. 129-133. Pdf:
archive.org/details/hinduandm...
Hayom Yom, 18 Kislev, Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson
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Poem:
Admit something:
Everyone you see, you say to them, “Love me”
Of course you do not do this out loud, otherwise
Someone would call the police.
Why not instead become the one who lives
With a full moon in each eye that is always saying,
With that sweet moon language, what every other eye
Is dying to hear?
- Hafiz
So, do Muslims are Jews believe the same thing? Lmk in the comments ;)

[@SeekersofUnity]

In this vid: 2:54 Theological idea of the Unity of God, 5:03 The metaphysical concept of the Unity of Being, 10:27 The cosmological ideas of the Gradations of Being, 13:08 The process of becoming one with God, 22:34 and Theories to explain how these ideas are found in both traditions. Watch the rest of the series: EP. 1: A Brief History of Inter-Religious Infatuation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXLEg4OtZc5poLc EP. 2: A Hasidic Jew explores Sufi Islam: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4e1aIN3a7uCsJY EP. 3: Full Interview with Prof. Sara Sviri: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZ_So5iCZbV0mrs

[@manumahanhesam8416]

Masalam Shalom My brother , contact me We may Make an interview I be long to sufism in a serius Long Time and way / i am open to share with you about sufism and kabbalah, i saw you had hard Time finding people to share for interview , i know abiT about kabbalah and more tradition i am open and i may help [e-mail]

[@mehraligillani]

Hi Just want to say that for me, this is simply beautiful....interesting, thoughtful, focused and well researched work on a comparison I so wanted to know about...being interested in Abrahamic faiths, I thoroughly enjoyed this video....you brought forward the core purpose of all beliefs, teachings and practices of Abrahamic faith, which is the real REAL recognition of God....not mere belief but actual unity with the Divine...something we sadly lose sight of in hassle of life. I thank you for this video. Please keep doing this. Peace/שלום/والسلام

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you brother. So glad this video found you at the moment it did. G-d bless you for your beautiful words.

[@kadergreen]

Thanks for being a great teacher. I love my Jewish brother teaching me about Sufi

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you brother Khader.

[@Conversations_with_QT]

Oh my God! This is unbelievable!!!! Being a practicing Muslim from Pakistan, I always liked to know about Judaism. This video just blew my mind away !! Uff!

[@SeekersofUnity]

🥰

[@gabrielleangelica1977]

Zev, you speak like one who is a prophet, mystic and enlightened soul.

[@raymondfranklin724]

Salaam / Shalom, The core belief is the same; we use different symbolic analogies (words, concepts, etc.) to express that which cannot be adequately expressed but solely subjectively experienced. May G_d Almighty-Omnipotent increase our ability to receive his Divine Light. Amin / Amen

[@Ayalatara]

Amein

[@kale-motivaten0w897]

Such a kind message, Shalom/Salaam 💙🤝🏼

[@mohammedrukonali5867]

Assamulaykum.. peace upon you brother ... fantastic channel , I’m a Muslim , and wish more people knew about your channel, it’s sad and very real to mention that quite a lot of Muslims say they believe in Torah and Ingil ( gospels of Jesus , Esa pbuh ) but how can you when you don’t read or seek knowledge towards it, What you doing is done I think by very few and I would like to Thank you for your inspiration and knowledge... Peace

[@SeekersofUnity]

Wa ʿalaykumu salam brother. Thank you so much. It is feedback like this that inspires me to continue to share my project. With G-d's help we will continue spreading the good word and show that through the deep study of the commonality of each of our beautiful traditions we will, with the help of G-d, come to a place of true love, respect, understanding and unity as a global family of brothers and sisters. InshAllah.

[@nightwolfnightwolf3729]

@@SeekersofUnity i m muslim too, I must appreciate ur work. Loves and peace ❤

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Night Wolf. I appreciate you.

[@frialsharefabdo7715]

God Is Infinite Pure Love and He Is our True Self and the Only Reality ...peace and love to all from Syria 💚

[@yknows3158]

How can you confirm the torah and ingil have not been corrupted?

[@freejazztony1396]

Wow! As a practicing muslim and more recently practicing sufi who read 23 books on Al Ghazali your summation is pretty accurate. You also gave a good reminder for me on the love of G-d or Allah. May Allah reward you and continue to guide you!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you for your kind words Tony. May Allah bless all those who bless others and continue to guide us.

[@yknows3158]

Are a muslim or a sufi? You cant serve two masters..

[@SeekersofUnity]

There’s only one Master ☝🏼

[@yknows3158]

@@SeekersofUnity did our prophet pbuh teach us or tell us to be a sufi or a muslim?

[@MrVerryFunny]

@@yknows3158 Are you name or a man? What is worthy for you a word or the meaning of that word? What is worthy for you a vehicle or the Goal? Sufism, Mysticism, Kabbala, Islam, Samadhi, Tao all are only vehicles and the Goal is His Face: "he who surrender his face to Allah..." (2:112). If you use the vehicle inproperly you cannot reach the Goal.

[@joncridland2128]

Many of these concepts remind me of a section in St Augustine’s ‘The Confessions’, Book 10, Chapter 27: “Late have I loved you, O Beauty ever ancient, ever new, late have I loved you! You were within me, but I was outside, and it was there that I searched for you. In my unloveliness I plunged into the lovely things which you created. You were with me, but I was not with you. Created things kept me from you; yet if they had not been in you they would have not been at all. You called, you shouted, and you broke through my deafness. You flashed, you shone, and you dispelled my blindness. You breathed your fragrance on me; I drew in breath and now I pant for you. I have tasted you, now I hunger and thirst for more. You touched me, and I burned for your peace.”

[@bodhitree7764]

My greatest Sufi poem goes, "Wash your hands of the copper of you own existence and learn the alchemy of love and become Gold.

[@nogahleh]

Put a smile on my face😄

[@BLOOMwithANSA]

I am a Muslim and I m hooked. Thank you so very much for all of your work. Absolutely fantastic and much needed.

[@SeekersofUnity]

You’re most welcome friend. Thank you for joining us :) welcome.

[@BLOOMwithANSA]

@@SeekersofUnity Thank you for your kind gesture. I liked when you replied to the guy who insisted you on accepting Islam, La Ilaha Illalah, Moosa Rasool Allah :) You got a good sense of humor along with a very good understanding of Ibrahimic religions. Shalom!

[@SeekersofUnity]

☺️🙏🏼 Thank you friend

[@mynarsis]

Thank you, I've been practicing Sufism for 8 years now , and have reached the point of the unity of the essence of all religions .. This is a huge work I salute you , and I am keen follower from now on

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you for joining us in this great work of unity. Welcome. With love, Zevi

[@musamusashi]

Salam/shalom Zevi, just found this old gem in your catalogue. This is what unity seeking is all about: highlighting all we have in common. Love and blessings!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Brother. We gotta make some more like that. Love, Zevi

[@princeamori]

"We are going straight to the top..." love it!

[@sethshams]

believing in god for rewards or from fear is nothing but buziness strategies, it is not drunkness to want god alone, it is pure rationality, and when rationality and sincerity is so strong it happens to look like madness to the common buzinessmen and politicians type of believers

[@benrollins1]

Drunk with Love...desiring God alone...with that singular heart yearning! Yes!! The true mystic heart!!! 💗🍷💗🔥 Your reference to Rabi’a, pitcher and firebrand in hand, brought such joy to my heart! “O God! If I worship You for fear of hell, burn me in hell, and if I worship you in hope of Paradise, exclude me from Paradise. But if I worship You for Your Own sake, grudge me not Your Everlasting Beauty!” - Rabi’a Al-Basri (717 - 801) Sooo good!! 💗🔥

[@SeekersofUnity]

😍😍😍

[@sindyli1585]

Hey, I just discovered this channel (via "Let's Talk Religion") and I love it! I was raised atheist in China and even after coming to the US I haven't been that attracted to monotheistic/Abrahamic religions (except the rituals and art/architecture). However, after encountering mysticism in Islam and Judaism I got really intrigued (some videos from Filip on Sufi music, Abraham Maimonides, and then this video). This may be partly because I've been practicing meditation, and while I know very little about Buddhism, some ideas of Sufism and Kabbalah (everything in the world is manifestation of God, seeking unity with God through spiritual practices, and that one can only reach this unity through practice/"tasting" rather than intellectualization or semantics) sound similar to those in Buddhism once you remove the monotheistic God stuff. Another idea I appreciate is the "drunken love", e.g. the ecstatic state Sufis achieve by listening to music -- I appreciate music/art/beauty in a similar way, even though without the religious element. I think these mystics are on to something, as you said, fundamental truths about the human psyche or ontology of the world (my hypothesis is on the human psyche side because I subscribe more to materialism, hehe). So even though I will probably never be religious (?), I am excited to keep exploring this and learn from you! Also, it is so beautiful that you are doing this work from Jerusalem. There is too much division in the world along religious lines and otherwise. I love that you are showing us the commonality among different religious traditions as well as inspirations for living a more spiritual life. Thank you!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Hey Sindy. Welcome to the channel. Thank you for your kind words, for sharing about yourself and for joining us. Looking forward to getting to know you :)

[@SorayaAzizSouleymane]

This is precisely the unity we're seeking. 🙏🏿

[@Man-u-flex]

What experience did you encounter with mysticism that intrigued you ?

[@adamdelmonteguitarist]

Dear Ze’ev, I love your channel and your awesome attitude and inclusiveness of thinking. I’ve been waiting for 35 years or more to finally hear somebody address the similarities and the beauties and subtleties that exist in many other mystical traditions and how they connect and relate to Kabbalah. Where were you 30 years ago…(probably not born yet 😊). Keep up the great work and Yashar Koach! It really bothers me, as a Jew, the Jews in general only see their own traditions and don’t look beyond to see how there may be some similarities or even many similarities in other traditions. On the other hand, whenever there are deep philosophical and intellectual conversations about world mysticism’s and the like, The depth and breath and wisdom of Kabbalah is never present in those conversations. The world at large has a very skewed and archaic vision of Judaism in general, that’s why your channel is a great service to humanity.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Dearest Adam, the work, research, thinking, writing, editing and sharing that goes into the channel isn't easy. It's slow, tedious, laborious, unsexy and often lonely. It's messages like yours that give me the motivation to continue putting in the work. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. I really believe that we need a radical change of attitude both towards other religions and to the place of Jewish mysticism in the global conversation. Mysticism, i believe, is universal, beautiful, persuasive and desperately needed today. I'm glad to be able to play a small part in making that vision a reality and it wouldn't happen with the support and encouragement of people like you. Thank you. With love, Zevi

[@yourbodymytemple8419]

This is seriously one of the BEST videos on KZbin🙏 So much respect Sir

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼 That’s very kind of you.

[@dcmurray6466]

As I have told you before, you have the happy knack of putting into words those thoughts that I can only think! You get as excited about this as I do, and I am really turned on by it! I am probably something of a Christian mystic, and the views you express, gel almost completely with mine. I would like to read the books in your list, but I am already 78, and don't think I have enough time! Love and prayers, DCM.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you DC. Glad that our minds are thinking the same thoughts. It’s an honor to have the privilege to articulate it. Thank you kind friend for being here with me. Love, Zevi (a fellow mystic ;)

[@frialsharefabdo7715]

Thank you beautiful soul 💚🙏 " The whole Being of God Is contained in God Alone ." ~ Meister Eckhart " I am made whole by your life . Each soul completes me ." ~ Hafiz " You are looking for God . That is the problem . The God in you is the One Who Is Looking ." ~ Rumi

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you beautiful friend for sharing those divinely intoxicating words 🙏 You're getting us drunk again. Love, Zevi

[@ismailyahya1984]

Nothing can complete the God

[@elisabethm9655]

Thank you, Zevi, for brightening my ❤️ heart - love you🪞💕💞

[@Isaiahmetalbender]

@ 26:08 "Let us make a better world together." Yes! Reminds me of the philosophical campsite rule "Try to leave better ideas than what you found."

[@SeekersofUnity]

I love this

[@HH-jk2gt]

@SeekersofUnity man you‘re amazing. This channel is much needed in the times we live in. Blessed be, my friend

[@24434sa]

This is one of the best videos on sufism ive ever watched, excellent work.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it.

[@kimw200blaze4]

I had a friend who was born a Catholic, but left the Church in young adulthood. He was however open to believing in the idea of a Higher Power. He spent a lot of his spare time studying such things as Gnosticism, Kabbalah, Sufism and the Quaran, Zen buddhism etc. He pointed out the similarities between the physical symbolism of the Kaaba in Mecca, and the black boxes of Tefillin. And then he explained an esoteric mystical relationship between the Kaaba and Tefillin boxes. His explanation went completely over my head at the time. It was so esoteric. Maybe, I should have put the following question in your latest Q&A video Zevi. The question being, is there any mystical and symbolic connection between the Kaaba and boxes of Tefillin?

[@SeekersofUnity]

That’s a fascinating question Kim. It’s the first I hear of such a parallel or connection. I’d have to look into it.

[@kimw200blaze4]

@@SeekersofUnity I think if you dig deep enough there maybe be an historical/sociological explanation. I'm sure one of your teachers of Kabbalah, might also be able to provide some sort of explanation for a linkage.

[@mcnallyaar]

Looking forward to this. I have a tendency to conflate mystical ideas. As always, you have very clear program and intention with this video, and I am greatly appreciative!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Aaron. Glad you appreciated it.

[@adamobsa3978]

amazing video. i have been looking for a video like this for a long time. thank you

[@SeekersofUnity]

You’re most welcome. Thank you.

[@ramaalcoutlabi4674]

I’m sending you so much love peace and appreciation I’m doing my PhD in philosophy and theology striving to advocate for understanding religions from a universal Lens it is meant to unite us if we can see it in our mind’s eye I’m Ismaili but my religion is divine love

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Rama. It's an honour to be here with you on the path. With love, Zevi

[@moresleep910]

Wow! This was such an amazing video! Thank you so much for making this video Shalom/Salam

[@SeekersofUnity]

You’re most welcome. Thank you. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@thegilmourfan]

This was such a wonderful video, and I really appreciate all the work and effort you and your team put into them. I was always curious about how many traditions end up finding so much commonality. I remember reading Hayy ibn Yaqdhan by Ibn Tufail (the self taught philosopher) and came out of that experience reaching your same conclusion. Thank you!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@iggyreyes2652]

Great video! I am new to your channel and I'm excited for all of the new videos to come! ❤🙏

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Iggy 🙏🏼 thanks for joining us. We’re excited to have you ☺️

[@ramyafennell4615]

Yes Zevi...a wonderful finale...what every seeker of unity prays for...a good death...and...describing this moment as a kiss...sooo touching and deeply felt. Pray you can bring this to many across all traditions.

[@expreserge1]

Another great video, brother. Just what I've "seeking". Bendiciones

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Sergio 🙏🏼

[@me1st7n]

Your scholarship and delivery are outstanding. Perfect timing for today! ❤

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Martha 🙏🏼

[@zakikhan814]

great comparative analysis. Good job and thank you

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Zaki 🙏🏼 Glad you appreciated it. Thanks for joint us.

[@nicolascamacho319]

Thanks for your kinds words. Blessed be the One!!!!

[@jennyliew5919]

You are just great with passion. Keep up the good work.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you so much Jenny 🙏🏼

[@FirstLast-pr2pj]

5 connections "Salat" (prayers) with G-d per day in specific times as Muslims do, can only purifies and unit the soul to its creator. Thank you for your video.

[@SeekersofUnity]

🙏🏼

[@someofmyvideos774]

That last inshallah was dropped so effortlessly. Great video. There are certainly striking similarities (and with Echkhart, the Dao Te Ching, etc). It makes me wonder if the perennialists might be onto something.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you friend. Makes us wonder indeed…

[@pimpomism]

Thank you very very much for this great lesson🙏❤

[@SeekersofUnity]

You are most welcome. Thank You.

[@editionewigeweisheit5782]

Thank you so much for sharing this.

[@editionewigeweisheit5782]

Please hold on tight to your work about this golden thread in between "The Two", that are one.

[@mironalexandra4602]

thank you for this inspiring video 🙏 our minds are too small to comprehend God in His/Her infinity and all presence. one thing I feel is that God is with us and within us (all beings and things), transceding time and space with His/Her LOVE. be blessed, great channel!

[@carolsaia7401]

Check out Barbara Ann Brennan's books on the Aura, Human Energy Fields that surround and penetrate the Material body of the Human Being. " Hands of Light " and "Light Emerging". We are all Children of God/dess. We are All Sparks of the Divine Light of Love. We actually contain a Spark of Light/Spirit. We all go back to "Ghod" Allah. See Cash Peters channel. And specifically his Soul Crossings channel. He is Gifted with the ability to envision the path of the Soul after Death as it lets go of life, expectations and ego and the way back to Light.

[@leom141]

This is absolutely amazing. God bless you.

[@TorahforAll]

Fantastic information, thank you!!

[@SeekersofUnity]

You're most welcome. Glad it was helpful.

[@elisabethm9655]

Thank you for brightening my heart 💞🪞- love you

[@SeekersofUnity]

❤️

[@CarnivalofLVX]

Excellent video! Subbed 🙏

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@clemdouglas5529]

Excellent message !

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Douglas

[@jakewantulok2040]

Theosophist here - it makes me incredibly happy to hear you recognize these similarities.

[@SeekersofUnity]

It’s hard not to 😉

[@jakewantulok2040]

@@SeekersofUnity keep doing what you're doing, I'm learning a lot from you. Thanks!

[@urbnctrl]

Didnt the sharing of Sufis and Kabbalists within the Moorish realm cause a period of enlightenment that had global impact?

[@georgewahl2498]

Thank you 🙏 Let us all, from our own direct experience from every wisdom tradition around the world, realize that in our truest sense we are all portals for the everlasting flow loving kind compassion among all peoples of this beautiful creation. We are on the cusp of realizing the roots of our traditions are shared by the same source seed. This realization is the most beautiful stage of the evolution of our collective human consciousness reflected as the one. What an amazing time to be alive! 🙏

[@safamirror]

Amazing video and such a wonderful comparative study. I’m happy to have come across this through the Esoterica channel. Unfortunately I must say though, that the poem you read in the end is not a Hafez poem. It’s by an American so-called translator Daniel Ladinsky who has published books claiming to be translations of Hafez poetry; yet Ladinsky can not even speak Farsi. He’s not referencing the poems to their original Farsi and their form and content have no similarities with Hafez at all. At best, they are “inspired” by what the 19th century English translators of Hafez interpreted. He even admits that he began writing these “translations” after Hafez came to him in a dream, gave him a bunch of papers asking him to publish these new poems in English! I hate to see one of the pillars of my ancestral culture misrepresented so I felt I should share it with you 🙏 Looking forward to more Sufi videos from you 💛

[@cassandrasiraganda2940]

Wow - just discovered your beautiful Channel and subscribed quickly!

[@SeekersofUnity]

Welcome Cassandra. Good to have you join us :)

[@cassandrasiraganda2940]

@@SeekersofUnity Thank you!

[@pascalpoussin1209]

Is it possible for one (if genuine and open minded) not to love this channel??? I believe not!!! Thank you so much for sharing your research and knowledge.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you so so much Pascal. You literally made my day, after i spent most of it doubting what I'm doing here. I don't think you know how much that means to me.

[@frialsharefabdo7715]

💚💚

[@LyndonSSmith]

Dear Friend, I watch more and more of your excellent videos. How do you do this, so succinct, professional and what a lot of information I am in awe. Thank you so much. Lyndon S.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you friend for your kind words. Glad you're appreciating them. It comes down to lots of good supportive friends and a touch of hard work. With love, Zevi

[@al-kimiya6962]

Assalamualaikum brother, I'm your new subscriber, awesome content.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼 thank you for joining us. Pleasure to have you.

[@adrianimana7791]

Great video ❤

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Adriani 🙏🏼

[@mwbgallery]

inspired, wonderful.

[@datulabang]

Just found and subscribed to your channel. in my opinion, Kabbalah teaching has really structured and detailed Kabbalistic mystical philosophy, while the Sufis do not so much rely on and study mystical philosophy but more on intuitive, devotional, and sometimes ecstatic practices through special mystical prayers (varied according to the Schools). Ibn Arabi's teachings have very detailed mystical philosophy and cosmology but not all Sufis read or practice his teachings, among different schools and tariqas, each of them has its own mystical philosophy, while the Kabbalists, despite there are many different schools, most of them use the similiar system of mystical philosophy (Sephirots, etc). But The Irfan (Shi'ite mysticism), in my opinion, have similarities with the Kabbalist in their approach to mysticism, they study a lot Sufistic text a lot Sufistic and philosophy texts (Ibn Arabi, Suhrawardi, Mulla Sadra, etc) and put the practices strongly based on mystical philosophies, just like the Kabbalist study a lot Kabbalistic texts and philosophy (Zohar, Sephirots, Bahir, etc)

[@makeitseventoday]

Wonderful video and much respect to my Jewish brothers and sisters! One point that I feel needs to be emphasized from the Muslim perspective concerning emanation/fayd at 11:00 in the video is the role of the Prohet Muhummud's heart (commonly known in Islam as noor-e-Muhummud/ light of Muhummud). Basically, we believe that God eminated his light/being on to the heart of the Prophet Muhummud (which was the first spirtual creation) and that reflected into creation.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you sister/brother. Thank you for pointing that out. I wonder if there might be a fruitful parallel worth exploring between noor-e-Muhummud in Sufism/Islam and Adam Kadmon in Kabbalah/Judaism. I don't know Sufi metaphysics well enough to saw this with certainty, but they both seem to be anthropomorphic representations of similar points on the emanationistic path. Hmm, do you have any thoughts on this? I wonder if anything has been written up on this. Thanks again for bringing this to my attention and thanks for coming and interacting with the channel. Much appreciated.

[@bilbil1059]

@@SeekersofUnity Hi. I don't know what to say. You are amazing. I loved your video. May God bless you. And may God give you the strength to reunite the children's of Adam. Make more this kind of video about Kabbalah and Sufism and then you will be famous. In my eyes many teachings of Islam and Judaism are the same. The only problem we have is with your Masiha and Prophet Isa ibn Mariyam. That's it. You can study more about Islamic spirituality in those channels : 1.kzbin.info 2.kzbin.info And those videos also can help you : Sacred Geometry , Noor e Muhammad and his family , Divine Mother Energy : kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvIop2pZ6qhpJo Lataif(Chakras) , Star of David , 666 : kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4GYdKanjraVpc0 Secrets of Cane. And why all Prophet use them : kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3KciGSPh5qXsNE Yin⚫ and Yang⚪ = Ali and Abu Bakar. 12 zodiac sign 12 months 12 Imams.

[@fl5537]

Do you have any evidence for that claim? apart from heretical/fabricated sources? Otherwise what makes your faith different to polytheistic Christians who say the same about Jesus?

[@thehalalreviewer]

@@fl5537 It is indeed fabricated, and not orthodox.

[@fl5537]

@@thehalalreviewer Muhammad ﷺ said about himself, Al bukhari 3445: "Do not exaggerate in praising me as the Christians praised the son of Mary, for I am only a Slave. So, call me the Slave of Allah and His Apostle." He is not divine, like Jesus he never claimed divinity, but extreme sufis start exaggerating and fall into Shirk/idolatry/polytheism

[@robinboroda7909]

Do you know of or can you share the work “Nesfesh HaChayim” by RAV Chayim of Volozhin? BTW, are you in Melbourne at all? I detect an Australian accent. I am Tzipi Boroda and composing a book on Jewish Spirituality through the lens of human development.

[@dianamartinez2666]

I love your channel ♥️

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Diana. That’s very kind of you. It’s a labor of love and having people like you here makes it all the more so.

[@runwiththewind3281]

Thank you for helping me understand me

[@aymenmilio8389]

Hi, Can i know why you can't type the O in G-d. Thanks.

[@moonbutter7337]

Thanks for the video. Is there a third possibility for the similarities (in addition to spreading from one to the other, or arising separately) -- that the traditions arose in a unified culture, which split apart?

[@SeekersofUnity]

You’re welcome. Thank you. Hmm interesting, i haven’t considered that. Is this a possibility you’ve seen explored by scholars or something you’re exploring yourself?

[@varunp601]

🙏 You are wonderful

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you. You're wonderful for saying so.

[@Bro_patch]

I recently got Corbin's The Man of Light - and maybe I shouldn't admit this - but I find it a challenging read. Do you recommend an introduction to Sufism that may be an easier read?

[@SeekersofUnity]

Nice :) I'd recommend Mystical Dimensions of Islam Book by Annemarie Schimmel for a solid first read.

[@Bro_patch]

@@SeekersofUnity Thanks!!

[@AhmadN]

Thank you so much , I am a secular mystic, if that even make sense, but who cares for sense when you are a mystic. I still enjoyed your lecture a lot. Thanks again

[@SeekersofUnity]

You’re most welcome. Thank you friend.

[@maya9685]

Salam Shalom - thank you for your videos I just discovered your channel and I just subscribed. You have sincere light shining from you. I have a question - people mention words easily -- one of them is worldly attractions -- please define what you mean by that . I feel one must define words because they generously used without actually definitions. thanks.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Hi Maya. Shalom Salam. Thank you so much 🙏🏼 Regarding your question, if you tell me at what point in the video that expression was used i might be able to better define it for you. Much love, thank you for joining us. It’s a pleasure to have you.

[@SorayaAzizSouleymane]

I love the high-spirited mood 🎉🎉🎉

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@edilainedias161]

Anyone else here in the comments is now completely in love with this guy ?! Oh God, how sweet he is !!!

[@nuruddintijani9040]

As salam alaikum. Beautiful words in your video. Let our souls breathe in Love. I am also interested in comparative studies. What would you recommend for understanding similarities and non similarities in the cosmological view in both traditions? Not easy to follow similarities between the Names and Attributes and the Sephirot but I am sure you have pondered over it. Would love to hear your thoughts.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Wa ʿalaykumu salam. Thank you brother. Amen. I wasn’t able to include any recommended sources on the is video because I wasn’t able to find anything reliable that had been written on the topic. Most of this direct comparison is original research therefore. I’m sure there’s work out there to this effect though, if one knows how to find it. Best of luck my brother.

[@mohammedbaset2226]

Salam my cous, love your work.👍

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼

[@whiteobama3032]

Both of those sound so much similar to Buddhist mysticism

[@SeekersofUnity]

How so?

[@whiteobama3032]

@@SeekersofUnity when I attended retreats, the teachers always told us about the "formlesness" of God, and the fact that there is nothing but Him, and we all live in His "mind" as His icons. According to them the only way to fully unite with Him starts with killing your ego. Im saying this as a seeker not as an expert. I'm sure there's also many differences, and I dont want to be disrespectful, but I just can't help myself to think that there is some core mystical experience, and all this is just that, but filtered through different cultures and traditions.

[@EverythingHumorous]

Very interesting to see the similarities between Kabbalah and Sufism. This is especially considering Rav Avraham ben Ha'Rambam and many of his descendants were into Sufism as the Rambam's son held Sufism preserved lost Jewish mysticism

[@AM-wh2fo]

Hi everyone probably a bit off topic but just wanted to know someone told me that both the jewish kaballah and the hindu Vedanta are virtually identical to Sufism. Is that correct ?

[@kbro6618]

Yes very similar

[@justinleclairabdullahqasim8882]

As Salaam Alaikum Rahmatullah Wa Barakatu brother 🤲🌹🤲🏻✨🕯️🕊️🌹 shukran 🕊️ thank you for this most apt and informative lesson. It's wonderful to get to know each other. All is One! Yet 1=1 v9

[@SeekersofUnity]

You're most welcome. Thank you for being on this journey with us. Much love, Zevi

[@LAILA-2816]

I have a question for you my holy saintly elect brother of the infinite one...I have heard that the oldest jewish community is in iran since time of sirius is this true to your findings also if you have looked into it?

[@SeekersofUnity]

Hey holy brother, I haven't looked into this but it definitely sounds possible.

[@LAILA-2816]

@Missy Mossy book by Dennis avi lipkin RETURN TO MECCA has evidence of jewish people circulating the kabba.

[@Conversations_with_QT]

Also Quran says that He (God) is even closer to you than your jugular vein.

[@farhatara4551]

Wonderful, intresting,👍👍

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Farhat.

[@ahmedmusa7483]

Maansha Allah thanks bro do more Allah protect you us all insha Allah

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you brother 🙏🏼

[@tenteraeducation6578]

One must read to understand religion. There will be similarity and there will be differences. If its focus on to one, it is made simple. While traveling to one, you may be get diverted and just be ready to get back to basics.

[@atifkhateeb6957]

Alhamdulillah ❤️

[@salmacuppini6772]

Love love love❤️

[@juliantreidiii]

Mysticism always comes to these points Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, etc. The tree of life in Kabbalah and the world tree in the Norse.

[@kamelneghli7802]

Bravo 👏 the truth is one... because He is One !

[@jonghoonpark5497]

For your further edification and the furtherance of divine education, there is a book called, "Readings From the Mystics of Islam", which is a compilation of direct source translations of Sufi writings, from the 8th to the 19th century. Compiled by Margaret Smith. You might've even read it, perhaps not. Rather than being a book about Sufism, it is the actual work of these notable people.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you John Hoon Park 🙏🏼

[@fadia.a2061]

Love you❤️

[@SeekersofUnity]

Love You ❤

[@saadabbas8976]

Spirituality is experiential in nature, beyond hypothesis/beliefs.

[@seliar7586]

MashAllah You are a TRUTH finder aka a true God Lover . Toda Raba Mister Handsome :)

[@fzazsilva6962]

MAshaallah tabarakallah Very nice

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you friend 🙏🏼 Glad to have You join us. Welcome.

[@LAILA-2816]

And in Judaism do you share the same view of quran when moosa or moshe asks to SEE god after hearing him so much and took with him 70 or so saints to the mountain where god revealed some part of his light?

[@SeekersofUnity]

Yes. Exodus 33:18-23

[@LAILA-2816]

@@SeekersofUnity beautiful

[@robertedwards909]

Do hasdim believe God is circumsribable what about siefrot

[@noxot13]

the amount of resistance religion has to mysticism is mind boggling.

[@szymonfandrejewski7984]

Mysticism is the core of religion. Therefore it's not reasonable to present them as opposed to each other.

[@farhatara4551]

Every atom in our body,and inthis universe is His manifestation ❤️❤️

[@danielmccann4055]

Zevi, have you ever put down a tool, a pen, your keys, your phone and then immediately forgot where you put them (it)? There are too many failsafe systems in place which keep Man in his place--no matter his intelligence. Some are even known like the Sufi idea: "A finger pointing toward the Moon is not the Moon." Most however are not, which bring me to another Sufi idea: "The dog barks. The caravan moves on." (I think of myself here) Nevertheless, fun stuff to listen to while I wait.

[@radmeditation5355]

Was the name Zohar related to Zohur?

[@SeekersofUnity]

It’s closer to Zahir. If i understand correctly. Shining/brilliance.

[@hershyfishman2929]

Amazing video! Just a small comment on 18:05 עמו אנכי בצרה is from תהלים. Isaiah said בכל צרתם לו צר

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you Hershy. And thank you for the correction. Who said to err is human?

[@alyahoodii]

Where'd you get the kippah though?

[@SeekersofUnity]

Haha. The real question. A friend gifted it to me :)

[@alyahoodii]

@@SeekersofUnity if you can find the source I would appreciate it! Would for sure buy one

[@SeekersofUnity]

I think a place called Techelet Mordechai might sell them. Best of luck

[@zevilover3591]

so what does that actually mean?🤔

[@AdamDylanMajor]

Interestingly the Quran seems to be a kabbalistic text

[@kale-motivaten0w897]

Muslims and Jews need to appreciate eachothers cultures more

[@TheNemeton]

Pretty awesome discussion! I would like to say that it seems rather unfair to compare mystic lineages based on metaphysics though. A philosophical and spiritual inclination between monocentric theologies is likely to come to the same conclusions especially considering the Oneness of divinity or human conditions and practices such as bitul hayesh (since the human experience is ultimately a universal one anyway). I mean there are really only so few ways to come to a good answer on these types of things.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Thank you. I agree with you. These two traditions we're pretty easy to demonstrate all the thing you mentioned. I've chosen them to present first because of the rapprochement desperately needed between the two religious today. I hope to continue this project and show the unity among the mystical traditions, including the Western traditions which you're doing great work elucidating and the Eastern traditions, and although metaphysics is a key interest of mine, i hope to look at the many other fascinating elements which comprise a mystical tradition. Thank you for watching and your your feedback. Be well.

[@SeekersofUnity]

and perhaps we should collaborate one of these days.

[@TheNemeton]

@@SeekersofUnity I'd be very interested. I appreciate your hassidic background and what your overall message is. On that merit alone I'd be more than happy to collaborate.

[@SeekersofUnity]

Epic. Thank you. Can i zoom you if you're free one of these quarantined days? Feel free to drop me an email at [e-mail]