Why I am interested in Sufism - Q&A 2

[@misiknuo]

Great work m8 im agnostic but very interested in Sufism, different religions and early Islamic history...this channel is a gem...

[@carlsmith3709]

Your a great guy man !!! May Allah bless you I appreciate all your hard work and knowledge.

[@abdulsayed2281]

@The Artist, he actually isn't a practicing Muslim. According to another Q & A he had, he was asked what religion does he practice and he said he doesn't. He only studies Islam because he finds it

[@omarhab3689]

@@abdulsayed2281 he isn't a Muslim at all. This is not a reason to be a dick though

[@Animodeus]

@@abdulsayed2281 he is not a muslim

[@RozaliaSlaboiu]

Me too.

[@ahmadfawad2808]

You and your Channel are a hidden Gem that will Allah's blessing I stumbled upon.... GOD bless you brother as its a noble work you are doing mashallah

[@knowingthetruth8851]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTTg4ODm7d7bs0 -Christianity is completely unique on the basis of Righteousness.

[@ahmadfawad2808]

@@knowingthetruth8851 good for you sir

[@talhakhalid3506]

@@ahmadfawad2808 Haha well handled

[@talhakhalid3506]

@The Artist ok. Where do you get the proof of that

[@Animodeus]

@@ahmadfawad2808 huh ?

[@rodrigomachado5291]

One of the best channels about religion. No BS, no stupid jokes. Straight to the point.

[@Ibrahims14]

12:40 Our face shine when we talk about what we Love. The Joy that appeared on Filip’s face when he start talking about sufis or mystics explains why he is interested in them. That applies to everyone I know who is interested in Sufism or mysticism too. This kind of joy or Love is what everyone looking for. Dedication one’s life to this subject and living it is definitely one of the best way to live, in my view.

[@Paladin1976]

Same goes for me. I love sufism because for me it is a way that goes far deeper that a superficial "follow these rules and that's enough for you" kind of religion. This goes for all religions as far as I am concerned. I think God wants us to know him. And this deepnes, this jump in the depth of the sea has been removed in christianity. Judaism and Islam still have this. Treasure it, you muslims. Its a precious jewel. Peace to all.

[@sssskkkk2856]

Probably the best channel i have found, you have answered nearly all my philosophical questions i have had for years in the various vids. I am grateful to you.

[@swatisquantum]

Same!

[@betootaadvocate1966]

This guy deserves 100k or even 1m subscribers

[@zhcultivator]

Indeed I agree so much with this

[@YaBoiHakim]

Your first answer was incredible.

[@milominderbinder6209]

Hello Marxist ! Please make a counter video series against Free to Choose lecture of Milton Friedman, I find milton convincing.

[@chendaforest]

@@milominderbinder6209 friedman presented an ahistorical narrative on industrial history.

[@embracedsilence9926]

This channel is way too good to not have way more views and subscribers, Godspeed man. I love seeing someone so passionate about religion making this kind of content.

[@thedrifter3892]

Great and thought provoking videos seldom get as many views as nonsense.... He's doing well for the type of channel he is. I think this channal deserves much better, but sadly people choose to put their views elsewhere.

[@MrAhmedabouelwafa]

God bless you my friend, you are helping a lot of people to discover more about religions and to find themselves in a lost world. Thank you so much, insha'Allah it will help us all

[@doctoryousuf8521]

Thanks for Providing us such Knowledge , ready made... You always do better efforts...I appreciate your hard and Smart Work....

[@Starrypaws64]

i found ur channel yesterday and started binge watching asf

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Awesome! Welcome!

[@georgem7502]

I thought I knew a fair amount about religion till I started watching these; turns out idk much at all, and I’m loving every video!!!

[@manojcmenon]

Can you talk a little about pre-Islamic religious practices/beliefs/traditions and how they have influenced Sufism and other "main-stream" branches of Islam?

[@nejm612]

God bless you with seeing Jesus Christ عليه السلام and Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

[@shaffehaffejee3657]

Sushmita: your answers to the questions are on point I could listen to them endlessly because it opens up a whole new 🌎 which I can relate to after returning recently from Turkiye 🇹🇷 and seeing the Whirling Dervishes which touched my heart & soul ❤ ❤

[@Digitographer88]

You are a breath of fresh air...

[@husraw]

I discovered this channel a few days ago and have been binge-watching the videos ever since! :)) Every single one of them is absolutely amazing. It is deeply satisfying for me to see such scholarly and sophisticated content here on KZbin. I see that you are also interested in the musical traditions of Iran (I could not help feeling a surge of pride when you spoke highly of Tanbur!) Rarely do I find people whose interests are so congenial to mine. I wonder if you know Persian. In case you don't, I strongly recommend that you start learning it immediately! You know, Sufi thoughts are inseparable from the very texture of the Persian language. For instance, it is a truism to say that Hafez is simply untranslatable, for a host of reasons that I will not delve into here. And since you like Sufi figures so much, I am sure that you will love, among many other masterpieces, Tazkirat al-Awliya by Attar if you read it in the original Persian. It is such an endearing book. It's a collection of the biographies of Sufi saints, comparable to medieval Western hagiographies. But like I said, you just have to read them in Persian to apprciate their beauty. In fact, I myself am mostly interested in Sufi poetry and prose because of their language (to be honest, I find many of their ideas problematic to say the least, and I think the roots of some fundamental problems that we have in modern Iran go back to Sufi teachings, although I do not deny their very admirable tolerance, humaneness and leniency). Sorry, I'm rambling too much. Anyway, I hope we'll meet one day. We'll have a lot to talk about and share, I think. Hossein from Tehran, Iran

[@QED_]

@@husraw Is there really such a thing as "Sufi poetry" or "Sufi music" (?) Just because certain poetry or music is written by a Sufi . . . that doesn't make it "Sufi poetry" or "Sufi music" . . . any more than Einstein's theory of relativity is a "Jewish theory of relativity". Instead, Sufism has a way of understanding ANY poetry or ANY music . . . from a Sufi perspective. It's Sufi UNDERSTANDING of poetry and music . . . and NOT "Sufi poetry" or "Sufi music".

[@husraw]

I agree with you that Sufis tend to read almost all poetry (even secular erotic verse) allegorically so as to extract an esoteric spiritual meaning from it, but this does not mean that there does not exist a category of poetry that largely deals with Sufi themes and concepts. In Persian literature, there are three great poets who belong to this tradition: (in chronological order) Sana'i, Attar, and the greatest of all, Mowlana (better known as Rumi in the West). The Masnavi (Rumi's magnum opus) is largely composed of tales which Rumi interprets allegorically to instruct his disciples about Sufi themes and demonstrate his understanding of Islamic doctrines in the light of Sufism. I totally agree that there is no such thing as "Sufi music", but Sufi poetry is different. By the way, saying that Sufi poetry exists is different from saying that the theory of relativity is Jewish because Einstein was Jewish. It is just like acknowledging that there exists a category of Marxist literature, i.e. a kind of literature that mainly (although not exclusively) deals with Marxist themes. It goes without saying that Sufi poetry, just like Marxist literature, can transcend its boundaries and delve into its themes so profoundly and powerfully so as to attain universal appeal, just like the poetry of Rumi.

[@QED_]

@@husraw Yes, that's fair. Props.

[@interestinglife5994]

Imam Ali a.s. is special for both ayatollahs and sufis but it doesn't mean that problem of modern iran are because of sufi teachings you Iranian should blame your evil ayatollahs not sufis.

[@interestinglife5994]

@@QED_ Listen this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaq9i3Wmrch_g9k and tell me it is sufi or not.

[@swatisquantum]

Andalucia/ Southern Spain is my ❤️ and it’s so hard to find info on what inspired them, the architecture is incredible that influenced a lot of the area that I live (southern california). San Francisco and Los Angeles have old old Islamic architecture but there’s no history properly connecting the dots other than saying “it was the Spanish”. But it literally looks like a mosque.

[@muhammadkhan2007]

Many Latino Americans are reverting to Islam as well, some are becoming more and more aware of the Islamic past of Spain. So for them it may feel like coming home. Though the more we study about Islam the more beautiful it seems. Peace.

[@kinetickame1203]

How did I not find this beautiful channel before . Looking forward to watching your videos about Sufism

[@ShinJaber]

Aha! Caught you speaking swedish. As a norwegian this makes me happy to see 😀

[@sanamt4945]

I really enjoyed your answer to the first question. Very honest and objective.

[@SHN-dy1nc]

i just stumbled upon your channel and love your content, especially how thoroughly you research everything you put up! i’m curious as to what your personal religious beliefs are and how you fell into being interested in theology?

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Thank you very much! I don't really like to discuss my personal beliefs on here, although I have said a thing or two about it in previous videos. My field isn't theology actually. I study something called "Comparative Religion" (sometimes just "Religious studies") which is a general field that deals with religion, its history and how it functions in society today. But theology is of course a part of that larger field, even if it isn't something we focus on. I'm generally very interested in philosophy too so I've been diving into theological subjects on the side :)

[@flowerh691]

I have recently discovered your videos and have been binge watching them the last couple days :). I would love to see a video about the beauty and elequency of the supplications of Shia Islam. Such as Dua Kumayl, Ziyarat Ashura, and Dua Jawshan Kabeer. Dua Kumayl very treasured and is recited every Thursday nights by many Shias at home or in Mosques. It is said to have been told to Imam Ali (AS) by Prophet Khidr (AS), and then Imam Ali (AS) passed it on to Kumayl Ibn Ziyad, his close companion that wrote it down. I would love to hear more of your thoughts on Shia Islam as there is a huge mystical and etherial side to how we practice our religion and how we express Tawheed (monotheism). When you listen and read the translation (in English) of Dua Kumayl it is the most vulnerable depiction of a humans relationship to Allah, and you get to feel your position in front of Allah in a way you might have never felt. But Ofcoors its the best its original language in Arabic. Anyways keep up the good work!!

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

The time travel question is an interesting one. Imagine going back meeting the Buddha ,Jesus or whatever (semi) divine person) , and thus meting humans from millennia ago. Grown up in societies without modern healthcare and such. Instead of majestic beings we probably meet small men, looking old for their age ...missing a few teeth,etc .Indeed...Some things better remain a mystery .

[@cleo5079]

U missed prophet Muhammad

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

@@cleo5079 He's included in the ' whatever other divine persons ' category.

[@mssamsung7651]

I like your video because it is a presentation from a perspective of academic study from an outsider and free from bias of any sort.at least not noticeable so far..but more as the result of your own deep interest and genuine curiousity.unlike others more prompted by the desire for completing a study for a paper qualification to enhance position in academia.May Allah bless in your undertaking

[@valonkamberi5199]

Read a thousand books, or, observe how a flower responds to the sun in the early morning. Either way, God brought us here and to Him we shall return. And when a man dies to himself, the above is proclaimed in organtold by every atom of this (fleeting) world!

[@mothi_rahman]

Please do a video on the four major schools on Sunni jurisprudence founded by the 4 imams ibn Hanbal, abu Hanifa, Malek, and el-Shafei, scholars of the ninth to eleventh centuries. The schools, referred to respectively as the Hanbali, Hanafi, Maliki, and Shafei. I'd love to know the why they differ on opinions. What I know is we believe they are all correct and they have their reasons. I'd love a video on their differences and reasoning.

[@mzr7678]

Love your way man, keep up the good work

[@saffiyehbrandhijaffer-mcne2800]

The answer to this question is Ummayadism. And the major works of Ibn Taymiyah....versus the more mystical/Spiritual leanings of Rasulallah and his ahlalbayt. ..( i.e. the 14 Masoom as a whole).

[@farhanhyder7304]

Believing without belonging. Good point.

[@tenteraeducation6578]

This guy makes you think very hard, even if you are a born Muslim. His suggestions provides discriptive reasons and is an intelligent one. Yet, he provides harmony in expression. I approach the discriptive ideas that he presents for knowledge. Please continue the good work and make humans to be better.

[@OtakuBabiker]

Bro how did it take me so long to find you out! Awesome channel, and I was just looking for more in depth info on Sufism. You have earned a subscriber my brother. Keep it up 👍

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Yay, glad to have you here! :)

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

I have seen a number of your videos on other world religions than Islam. I applaud your balanced academic way of handling all religions. You also seem wise beyond your (apparent) years.

[@CoffeePaladin]

Thanks for the answer! And yes, I was mainly referring to the decline of mystical and also Mutazilite schools of Islam in favor of forms of Sunni Islam more recognizable today, especially with the teachings of al-Ghazali. Of course, like you say, it would be untrue to give them both hard rationalist and irrationalist labels. But I do think the Islam of Ghazali has a sort of anti-rationalist (rather than irrational) spirit to it much in the same way that some strands of Roman Catholicism have.

[@MotorStorm66]

I’ve heard ghazali’s approach described as ‘non-rational’ (by dr Samir Mahmood) rather than ‘anti-rational’

[@CoffeePaladin]

@@MotorStorm66 I use the term anti-rational because any view which says obey without trying to use your mind and logic is, by default, anti-rational. It's against interpreting with your rationality.

[@MotorStorm66]

Sandalphon oh, I wasn’t aware that’s what ghazali says; I was under the impression that he says some things simply *can’t* be understood by our limited human minds, rather than it’s wrong to try to find rational reasons for things.

[@CoffeePaladin]

@@MotorStorm66 I'm speaking more generally about the type of Islam he influenced rather than his individual teachings to be honest, since I haven't studied him enough to say so.

[@boygenius538_8]

The Mutazila said many things that were very unpalatable to Muslims. That Quran is not kalam but creation, and that miracles weren’t a thing.

[@MsAkbar14]

Yes.. we need to acknowledge to some of our great sufi in western region. I'm in a Shadhili sufi order, originated from a sufi saint from Morocco Abu Al-Hasan Ali Al-Shadhili. However, I might be on the mainstream side when we talk about who are my favorites Islamic scholar because most of them came from east region, like I would put Abu Hamid Al-Ghazali, Abu Abdullah Muhammad As-Syafi'i (founder of Syafi'i jurisprudence school of thought), and Abu Zakaria Yahya An-Nawawi on the top three. Basically I just love people who dedicate their lifetime on seeking knowledge and wisdom for the sake of it.

[@atiqrahman6865]

He is quite knowledgeable about Sufism and Islam. Good ,informative videos.

[@ElderHiker]

Can you provide a basic reading list of Sufi poetry, music, and theology? Your channel has sparked an interest for more awareness and your guidance would be appreciated. Thanks

[@nejm612]

Nicholson's translation of Rumi's Mathnawi. Sea Without Shore, Nuh Keller's manual of Sufism. UntotheOne.com

[@QED_]

@Roland Isnor: Even with all of its faults . . . the book "The Sufis" by Idries Shah is still the best one-source overview of Sufism.

[@mohammadsoleimani5033]

You should also explore modern mysticism schools that are very alive ❤

[@iuliaforje7175]

I recently started studying Sanskrit at University and I am very excited about reading Adi Shankara in original. Very interesting mystic to compare with mahayana Buddhism and also the extent of his influence on the Vedic religious practice. It would be interesting to compare Vedanta to wahdad al wujud. It pains me very much everytime I see ignorance, hatred and religious conflicts in the world. I wish people could see how similar we really all are.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

That's awesome! Yes there are many interesting comparisons to make there! Shankara is a fascinating philosopher to read, probably even more so in Sanskrit!

[@justahumanbeing.709]

there is a book called 'paths to transcendence' which compares Shankara, Arabi and Meister Eckhart. I haven't read it so don't know if it's any good.

[@empathyco_8783]

Yeah exactly. Finally i found people that have a opened heart for these topics. Esspecially the advaita vedanta and wahdat al wujud, have many parallels. Frithjof Schuon wrote about the Sophia perennis, its so fasinating.

[@gergelyszilagyi4694]

Will you make videos on the Shia? I really would love to hear about this topic from a more academic perspective.

[@alybudwani3011]

He has already made videos on few sects within Shia eg ismailis

[@gergelyszilagyi4694]

I have seen the one on Ismailism, and he is free to do what he likes, this is just an idea, for example, the history of the Shia branches, how they see each others, what happened to twelvers after the disappearance of the last imam and so on. If we have mentioned islmailis already, I really would like to see a video on when and how they became a separate branche, when and why did they became so different from other types of Muslims.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Will cover more of shiism in the future!

[@gergelyszilagyi4694]

@@LetsTalkReligion thx! Love your show!

[@gergelyszilagyi4694]

@@LetsTalkReligion an other idea, if you feel like it: the Safavid rule and it's effect on twelver shiism

[@HamzaTheHistorian]

I would argue that the mystical rational types of Islamic thought are dominant today over the more legalistic or exoteric streams of thought. But it is sort of a vague question that can be answered in multiple ways. I touch on how the ahl al-Hadeeth appealed more to converts on the peripherals of the Abbasid caliphate - where they could not claim local custom like the Kufans, Syrians, Madenians, etc.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

It is definitely a vague question and out answer depends a lot on how we chose to define these difficult terms.

[@tmk5]

What I think, that is my own views not necessarily others to agree with it, Islam is multi favoured religion. People who are interested in rationalistic thought or practice they found it is a perfect religion to go hand with hand with rational views of modern world. But if someone only enjoys taking mystic life, in Islam he can fully enjoy a mystic life. Quite plenty of it in Islam

[@muhammadtahirrehman6196]

ALWAYS ENJOYED YOUR RESERCH ... VERY MUCH... APRECIATABLE ,ALWAYS ...

[@youtubeexpert2441]

Hello, in the topic of history of religion, a Lebanese historian Kamal Slaibi wrote a book called “The Bible Came frim Arabia”. It would be interesting if you could make a video about this topic since it is not a mainstream idea.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I'll look into it!

[@universalreusa764]

Great work, I hope our path will cross in this life.....stay in touch

[@ninjalarv]

I love that tou did not edit out the very Swedish ”vahettere” towards the end! :)

[@bravechicken6251]

Great vid, as always.

[@Hubba404]

9:35 "Reality is often dissapointing." - Filip Thanoholm

[@anneeq008]

I don't know whether your aware of this but there was a big split in the Sufi ranks in the Indian subcontinent in the 19th century that resulted in Barelvism and Deobandism. Which is the cause of much bitterness and division to this day. Most prominently in Pakistan and India with Pakistan being mostly Barelvi and India being about 2/3ish deobandi. I'd be fascinated to hear your take on it.....

[@fivogyh1608]

The way you answer the question about Sufi mysticism vs "regular philosophy" is part of the reason I don't like "Analytic Philosophy" as much, but You should try to get into non-analytic philosophers if you want more poetic-ism in philosophy.

[@IpsissimusPrime]

This is very insightful! It seems to me that all mystical movements of the 3 Abrahamic Religions have suffered with time as a result of overly rational/materialistic perspectives, which are easily misunderstood by the general populace. I have recently re-read Corbin’s THE MAN OF LIGHT IN IRANIAN SUFISM and have to agree that there are important things that are best left a mystery. In particular, with reference to “Oriental Theosophy” , I found Semnānī’s evaluation of some Sufi’s (Hallāj’s “Anā’l-Haqq” specifically) as well as the Christian view of the Incarnation rather accurate. Basically, most people don’t have the ability to follow an inner journey, which is very sad IMO. Reading is an important part of the journey but won’t reveal the truth, and it certainly can lead to divergent opinions. There is unfortunately too much emphasis on the letter of the law which very effective diverts many. This is , in my understanding, what Al- Ghazali wrote about in THE INCOHERENCE OF THE PHILOSOPHERS. But one also finds it in Damascius’ Commentary on Plato’s Phaedo. Though very academic for most, Corbin’s works are very important for those interested in mysticism. It’s unfortunate that only Volume 2 of En Islam Iranien is available in English. I wish I could read academic French!

[@mohammed24kb]

Denna kanal är en ren källa av kunskap. Fortsätt på den väg och det kommer leda till något stort, framförallt något gott.

[@marshalldarcy7423]

I think in religion one can not ignore the use of religion to further power structures and from a historical point of view a much more logical way of looking at changes in religions is to look at who has the power and wheeled the torture chamber. Fear is usually part of the cohesion in a religion which includes both external and internal fear.

[@mothi_rahman]

I think Yarisanism could have some influence by the Zabur also referred by some as hyms revealed to prophet Dawud/ David who had a beautiful voice.

[@leegreen3391]

I was initiated into the Qadriyya Sufi order in Egypt under the guidance of a west African Sufi master. It was a very very interesting experience.

[@oat5662]

A lot of people who don’t identify as religious now still believe in ghosts, god, healing crystals , astrology, etc. Religion isn’t going away any time soon.

[@shekebramzi3093]

I would love to see some videos discussing the certain chapters of Fosos ol hekam ( gemstones of knowledge)

[@mssamsung7651]

May I suggest you explore making videos on sufis movement in South East Asia in particular in Indonesia (Kalinantan,Sumatra, Java), Malaysia and Pattani(Southern Thailand) covering period from 1750s up to 1960s.there were many great sufi saints of khutub class who were followers in the doctrine of Ibni Arabi.who were not known in other parts of the world.S.E.A poised to be the future centre of sufism movement where many decesdents of the prophets affectionately addressed as habibs and syed domicile.There have been many writings about them but not adequately done due to limitation of research by abled scholars in the field.One of them a noted Dr.Nagib Al-Attas from Instac was one of a few .Hopefully your joining in making video clips would enrich the local literature on sufi masters of high standing into limelight such as the 9 great saints of Wali Songo(Indonesia), Habib Noh of Singapore, Tok Yusuf Kanali of Kelantan(Malaysia) ,Sheikh Daud of Pattani (Thai).Much appreciate.TQ.

[@empathyco_8783]

Thank you brother. May Allah bless you. Can you make a video about Sophia perennis. Would be amazing. I wrote about frihtjof schuon and the universal essenc of Islam my bachelorthesis. It was veeeery fascinating to see how every religion touchs each other in a deep layer of truth. These topics need more attentition. ❤️🤲🌌

[@knowingthetruth8851]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTTg4ODm7d7bs0 -Christianity is completely unique on the basis of Righteousness.

[@NaserEmtesali]

That was interesting. Can you make a short video comparing Mu'atazila to Asha'irah?

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I've made a long one :)

[@NaserEmtesali]

@@LetsTalkReligion Thank you. I am searching for it, right now. :)

[@mrnobody2795]

I hope you find enlightment ❤

[@KidsStories9999]

Mystics claim that time travel is possible both in the past and the future. Ibn-e-Arabi claimed he read hadith directly from Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). I had fascinating experiences to interact with some passed away persons and a few non-human persons those might be shared sometime latter in a Q&A session.

[@chendaforest]

How did that happen ?

[@KidsStories9999]

@@chendaforest Well, according to my understanding in our normal living we use our senses at the lowest level. Meditation helps us to hyper-activate our senses and we may be able to appreciate things we regard as the unseen world. This is more like a scientific phenomenon and anyone can experience that provided he activates his senses to the required level. In scientific terms it improves our psychological strength and enables us to counter or absorb positive or negative shocks in spiritual interactions. Muslim spiritualists claim that we may hyper-activate our senses by focusing on certain points in our chest and brain. I have gone thru this discipline and may validate some of its claimed aspects.

[@chendaforest]

@@KidsStories9999 thank you Azhar, that is very interesting.

[@KidsStories9999]

@@chendaforest my pleasure.

[@MrDiscocow]

I think the first question was related to the madhhab and how the plurality of Hanafi/Shaf'i/Maliki/Hanbali became more codified and centralized. I'm actually doing a paper somewhat related to this haha so I figured I'd give my thoughts! And as far as I understand it, the more codified laws are a product of both Islamic Revivalism (with the house of Sa'ud but also other smaller scholars) and the demands of Europe to "fix the region". Most notably you can see European powers demanding the Ottoman Empire to draft a definite constitution. I found your channel today and I am really enjoying it and relating to you in many ways! I'm a History student undergrad student and have mainly focused on history related to Islam in various areas. You should check out the Sanusiyya order, they appear to be extremely important in Libya but there has been little work on them since the 70s. Think you'd be interested since you said you wanted to explore and discuss about the lesser popular topics! :)

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Good points! Thank you for the kind words, glad to have you here! :)

[@KidsStories9999]

I may like to add that Sufism opens up our inner and liberates our thoughts from false beliefs. So any body who enters in this discipline feels peace of mind and have mystical experiences that validate our faith on scriptures. I have gone through these practices and its wonderful to visualize unseen world.

[@badrbenali7279]

Hello, can I ask wich tariqa do you follow

[@KidsStories9999]

I started as a Qadree sheikh and have gone through the major practices of all the main sufi disciplines now. U can write to me for concept clarification of these thoughts.

[@idrismalik3037]

@@KidsStories9999 You can see the Unseen world?

[@KidsStories9999]

@@idrismalik3037 Dear Malik. My background is from R&D. I adapted some meditation practices to explore this discipline on scientific basis to see what we can validate and what can not be validated. In this connection I have enhanced my physical senses through meditation that involves focus on five different points located in our chest wherein anaerobic movements, like heartbeat, may be felt to the tune of more than 150 times a minute. These spontaneous and effortless movements may continue for sometime till we are exhausted with oxygen levels. At this point fast breathing, up to 200 times per minute, starts to make up oxygen deficiency. I have given this detail for concept clarity of this activity. This strength of chest movement and fast breathing is required to interact with genies or human mystics as in these encounters our heartbeat and breathing goes up and we may not cope with the interaction if we are not already through this process. According to my understanding, five different points located in the chest may be connected to our physical senses as these are greatly improved during this activity and we may hear, smell or see unusual things that normal men may not be able to appreciate. Coming back to my interactions, I may like to add that I have countless interactions with genies. Among the many unusual things we see in this community the most common are strong field around them, colored eyeballs and walking in straight lines so that laws of physics do not apply on them. While walking, they propel through air like repulsing things around them and their feet hardly touch the ground. Its fascinating to interact with these guys once we develop certain strength.

[@ur9268]

@@KidsStories9999 This is fascinating. How long does it take to be able to do this? Where can we learn the techniques particularly online?

[@3alaiyer]

May Allah guide you in sha Allah to the truth, amin let’s pray for our brother.

[@karimmoudarres35]

Hi Filip, I have been enjoying your videos and mostly your passion about all religions. I really enjoyed your answer regarding your interest in Sufism when you said "who wouldn't be" :). In sufi tradition they use the term tasting. I am curious if you have tasted any or has it been simply just inhaling? :) Thank you for answering

[@fad9302]

Many thanks for your great work, I would like to know if I can suggest you some new source regarding Sufisem, also if you have any research Regarding Mithraism? kindly tell me how can I be in touch with you, thank you.

[@nadjiguemarful]

Bro could you please help me think through the contrasts between North African and Eastern Sufism? So far I find the easterners influenced by the Buddhist and far Eastern traditions, they address the Relation with Khalq as Abd Al-Qadir would say, the loss of the self and the sentiment of nothingness which comes with it, but they never really take the extra step of considering their relation with the Haqq or Entire Unity, then they would declare that they were everything, and a fragment and partial manifestation of the whole and their contingent self should be a vessel of the expression for the Haqq, which is emphasized way more with the North Africans and even the Caucasian Suffis in Dagestan and Chechnia, in the life time of Abd Al-Qadir, no doubt influenced by him through his friendship with Imam Shamil of the Caucases, it also explains why the latter kind of Sufis were much more active, and did things with their hands and left physical traces of their character where-as the Eastern ones wrote a lot of books and poetry and art rather than put physical work in.

[@esmatramezankhani2578]

Ì am irani but I like this video very perfect I was study religious and mystic in university of iran

[@fearless90]

Haha, i didnt know you were swedish until you said ”va heter det?”. Jättebra kanal du har!👍🏽😊

[@onlyone5684]

assalamualaikum brother. can you give an insight about sikh religion. Coz i find it similar to the doctrine to sufism.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I might do videos on Sikhism, but I feel that there is so much good information on Sikhism on KZbin already, so I don't know what I could add. Maybe a discussion on the similarities with Sufism

[@TheAleemShah]

Only Upto th level of Toheed! That's guru Nanak was a Toheed preacher similar to Muslim. That's there is one God. But he liked and accepted prophet Muhammad peace be upon him also but did follow his teaching as a Muslim do. But his best job was that he killed his inner evil intention (nafs) so Allah Pak granted him some powers that's all.

[@sk-bu9dk]

@@TheAleemShah what type of power u are talking about ???? supernatural power????🙄

[@TheAleemShah]

@@sk-bu9dk hehe no not the supernatural powers. It's about zikar and taqwa. Power of Faith and belief

[@sk-bu9dk]

@@TheAleemShah ok🙏🙏

[@beamer7]

I’m really enjoying your channel. May God (Allah) preserve you. But please, like Sufism in N Africa, Sufism in West Africa is even more ingnored, yet extremely profound! Please do a video on Shaykh Ahmed Tijani, Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse, Shaykh Uthman Don Foodio, etc. W African Sufism is very interesting!

[@UFOhunter4711]

Imagine Jesus walking around Jerusulam in the 1st century minding his own business when this man materialises out of nowhere and just says "Who are you?". Seriously though super interesting discussions

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Haha it would be worth it just to see his reaction

[@Hassanplay2020]

I learned ❤from your videos

[@MotorStorm66]

Could you do a vid on Sufism in Bangladesh? Just cos my parents are from there, hehe, thanks

[@JC.Realm7]

Hey bro, do you know about the 7 main chakras of the body? It would be nice to see a video on that!

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Yes! There is also an interesting connection to Sufism. Sufis in India would talk about somerhing called "Lata'if", which are basically the same idea as the chakras

[@JC.Realm7]

@@LetsTalkReligion Yup! ^^ maybe that's why when I saw this video the chakras immediately came mind.

[@empathyco_8783]

@@LetsTalkReligion yeah! That would be amazing, an comparisson between chakras and lataif.

[@QED_]

@@LetsTalkReligion This is absolutely and categorically wrong (!) The Chakras are completely different than the Lataif and have nothing in common with them whatsoever. This also reveals that you know little about the Naqshbandi order . . . which specializes in practice with the Lataif.

[@martinwilliams9866]

​@@LetsTalkReligion Chakras are within the Sushumna nadir inside the spinal column, & are symbolic but might also have a subtle reality, whereas Latifs are not restricted to the spinal column & are generally thought to have symbolic value only.

[@Musaferjanewale]

Did you ever think about sufis of Pakistan. I would like to see your talk on those.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

Of course! I most likely will talk about some of them in the future!

[@imexbd]

You are gifted person,amazing,wonderful want to be your patron

[@lelalelui5683]

Love your videos!! Which online resources do you recommend me to understand Sufism's philosophy?

[@ahmed2180]

Hope it would benefecial for u kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKKngX6gorV8etU

[@hamzaosman7950]

What everyone is seeking is the truth, few people know it and they know that they know it, Some people know it but they don't know that they know it, Many people don't know it but they think they know it, Most of the people don't know it and they don't know that they don't know it, Which category would you place yourself?

[@ajaydalaya2195]

I don't think salafism and wahabism should be considered as Rationalist or modern approach. I think they dont fit in none of categories.

[@musamusashi]

Nothing rational in that approach, only desire to control the masses and annihilate human differences and unicity. It's a political movement dressed up as religious.

[@Peanuts76]

@@musamusashi welp, kind a true if you dig deep enough into salafism, idk why i find out they fighting each other, have many different opinions of bid'a, some of the ustadz are blaming each other, debating each other of certain topics, while they tend to differentiate each other based of which Syaikh they follow..... some of it are Ego based debate....

[@Peanuts76]

Syiah, Sufi, Asyari, Maturidi, almost all of islamic different ideas gonna be criticized by Salafi....

[@juanvalderas8163]

Can you please do a video on Shi'a Mysticism? In particular the 12er Shia tradition.

[@martinwilliams9866]

I would like you of all people to dip into Gurdjieff, as your knowledge of Islam is quite deep, you could deal with the myth that most of his work ideas stem from Islam & Sufism. Also could you do a program on Afdal al-Din Kushani?

[@harithmustafa3580]

Sufism takes you beyond the term 'religion'. Breaks the chain of assumptions, suspicions and envisages in believing. Our mind will reach it limits when it comes to interprate the word 'God'. Sufism is the key to connect between our mind and our soul in order to witness and permenantly concscious the existence of 'God'. Sufism is a spiritual science/knowledge about the absolute reality, where there is no past or future, only living the moment by witnessing 'God'.

[@oceanmachine1906]

But that's Islam itself, the concept of quote-unquote "religion" is a later western thing that comes from Christianity and not Islam or Judaism. Islam is a Deen, not a religion. Religion is not Deen.

[@mdhamidulhoquebhuiyan1076]

Long time ago one wise man told me sufism came from ashbe suffa .Do you.can help to know about ashae suffa

[@seyedrezatalebnia4166]

If you are interested in mysticism and Sufism.. you can learn and understand more through Mohamed Ali Taheri mystic way.. he has its own foundation called interuniversalism.. it's worth to know about his idea and practices... from practical view ,his Erfan e Halghe is something unique especially for connecting to unknown world.. google interuniversalism

[@tghadi]

The current Sultan of Perak, a state in Malaysia, is a practising Sufi; nashqbandi tarikat.

[@victoremman4639]

If I told you that the root SAF is found int the greek Philo-Sophie, could you tell me it's impossible ? You had heard that Swf came from a coat, but made of woven wool. They told you also that this word comes from the benches where believers sat down to discuss religion. The meaning is deeper, it deals with the possibility of distinguishing, of arranging in line, woven the thoughts. Safan Safan, maybe you will have another look at the Tasawwf, and on the philo-sufiya, and this verse : وَجَاءَ رَبُّكَ وَالْمَلَكُ صَفًّا صَفًّا

[@MewNewPhysics]

I love this channel

[@ZakariahSH]

Can you please do a video on mujhahid Alfasani and his work ?

[@arjunpundit6426]

Kriya yoga to significantly enhance spirit ecstasy n surrender n bliss felt in spine or japa yoga if mata gayatri of chanting or Vipassana. Etc all these wonderful systems have been there since over 10000 year's n before Abraham. The semetic religions includes sufism came in kali yuga as quick revival of original sanatan dharma. Or the eternal n complete system of soul realization n liberation All done practically with full tangibility 🙏

[@watiflappynounou3302]

I just came across this channel and love your deep thinking arguments a bit similar to Sheikh Hamza Yusuf....Where can I learn more about your background and journey etc which led you to Islamic Sufism?

[@josephjude1290]

You might also be interested in Saint Gregory Palmas. The Jesus prayer in the Orthodox tradition; including also discussion between the essence and energies of God.

[@knowingthetruth8851]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqTTg4ODm7d7bs0 -Christianity is completely unique on the basis of Righteousness.

[@smeshfactory3992]

Will you cover Ahmadiyya any time soon?

[@syedkabir4450]

You are a enthusiast for the best and true reality, God himself is a truth, He is only can guide someone to the right path, He chooses someone for His closeness by His mercy. Dear friend you are a lovely ,lively man. God bless you! Wish to see you some time

[@defrocker0569]

Can you do a video about Cheikh Amadou Bamba?

[@defenders4535]

You are a beautiful beloved soul, Sufism is the Light answer to life

[@HamzaTheHistorian]

That is the truth :D

[@nande6471]

Pretty sure he is an atheist

[@kawasakimiyazaki2104]

@M Sheikh yikes. No need for that last statement

[@williambob3225]

I've always wondered why people say orientalists misrepresented islam. Some orientalist books and translations seem to give accurate descriptions despite some unfortunate, archaic language.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

I mean, it depends a bit on how we define "Orientalist". In Academia, the word has a very negative association and refers primarily to those who studied the middle east in the 19th-first half of the 20th century and who would sometimes paint a romanticized, biased and (paradoxically) racist picture of the region and its cultures. No one today refers to themselves as "orientalist", and in fact one of the main features of contemporary scholarship is to undo what the "orientalists" did previously, to learn from our mistakes and biases and try to change it. That's why it becomes a bit frustrating when people are automatically critical of western scholars today or even call you an "orientalist", when your entire academic training has been based on not being one.

[@williambob3225]

Let's Talk Religion, I see what you mean, but would (or should) individuals like Charles Hamilton and George Sale be seen negatively? I usually think about Hamilton's translation of the Hidayah whenever orientalists are mentioned.

[@LetsTalkReligion]

@@williambob3225 No, of course there were those scholars who did a very good job despite the circumstances. I generalized a little bit, but the word generally has negative connotations today (at least where I come from).

[@binderchannel9454]

Sufism in Persia, the biggest center of Sufism in the Islamic world, started to decline from the time of Safavids in the 16th century. Shah Abbas I founded the Shia classical schools of clergism then systematically weakened the power of Sufi Sheikhs and their followers especially the group called Qizilbash. It was quite a reform that lasted in Persia until today. Sufism has been quite marginalized in Persian-speaking regions since then.