The Problem of the Self with Jon Abdus-Samad

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All great spiritual traditions recognize the problem of the self, or the ego, and seek to guide human beings beyond the veil and illusion of the self so as to awaken the potential within man for connection and communion with the Divine.
In this conversation with Jonathan Abdus-Samad, I discuss the problem of the self, the importance of the struggle against the self (jihad an-nafs), the principle of emptiness and nothingness, ego death and much more.
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@alijassat5456 Месяц назад

Mashallah my dear brothers, your expose on this important topic goes straight to the heart. May we all learn the truth in the depths of silence, within and without, no matter where we cast our gaze the peaceful quiet stillness is all pervading, ever available. You Both breathe life into the dry bones of Islam. Your subject matter is always interesting and enjoyable. Jazakallah. khairun. May you both be blessed.❤

@jamellaazadzoi1085 Месяц назад

Jazakallah Khairan Ustadh Ihsan and Brother Jonathan for this beautiful discourse. Alhamdulilah, it has clarified the spiritual path in a clear, concise and meaningul manner Alhamdulilah. The key as you have mentioned is to continously practise the Art and Skill of Meditation to remain in this paradisial state of existence (tranquil soul) until it becomes a more permanent state of existence insha'allah. May you both be blessed with Jannatul Firdaws and all goodness in this world and the next 🤲

@soumayaviljoen3580 Месяц назад

May Almighty Allah bless Br. Ihsaan n Br. Jon in abundance, آمين

@1qR4 Месяц назад

I have been asked several times about the practice of “meditation” in Islam - something which is present in all world religions. Have never heard a better explanation. Thank you - JazakAllah💓 May Allah increase your blessings manifold and guide us all stronger towards him

@adeebidroos9197 Месяц назад

Alhamdulillah

@mar1no124 Месяц назад

Apologies, I hear your videos all the time but I only pay attention somewhat as I listen to your videos as a sleep aide. No, I'm not speaking of boredom. It is simply the sound of your voice and style. Not my usual ASMR channel but I don't care , thank you again!

@teresalesher2973 Месяц назад

What an excellent conversation and explanation! I realize how difficult it is to describe the meditative state that surrenders and opens to Divine Presence, so this was very helpful. Allah blessed me, undeservedly, with such an experience and it truly was the beginning of a new perspective and the start of a new jihad -- trying to invite that experience again and hold greater space for it... for that encompassing and permeating love. As a way of inviting that state, I try to keep ritual purity (wudu) as much as possible, recall the names of Allah, and engage in gratitude and supplication in the background of whatever I am doing. (Do you have more ideas?) I think the best time to get into this state is in the middle of the night... making wudu and praying in total darkness -- when the self is not visible -- then slowing the prayer waaaaay down... words, ruku', sujood, dua.... leaving empty spaces to experience emptiness... The self diminishes and consciousness of Allah emerges. It's wonderful. May He bless us with His Grace that allows us to constantly witness Him, ameen.

@viktoriadeebklint6268 Месяц назад

This is so good and clear! Beautiful conversation. Thank you. May Allah bless and protect you both.

@kevinadeoti7443 Месяц назад

Thanks from France brothers

@ummshaheed Месяц назад

JazakAllahu Khairan Kathira

@historiaculturaespiritualidade Месяц назад

As Salamu Aleikum brothers. Great video. Are you going to do mindfulness meditation adapting it to the religious and spiritual context of Islamic Sufism? And will they use Murakkaba and Zikr? Greetings from Brazil.

@bluesky45299 Месяц назад

How would you prove robot has consciousness using empirical data. How do you prove to blind man what color red is using empirical data. In theory, robot can be programmed to move its hand when it touches hot surface. How do I know its having the experience of hot using test tube(Deduction/induction). The only thing i am certain of is that i have experience of hot. This experience can only come from entity that can already experience existence (Allah-one/indivisible/self-sufficient/unique/All-Loving infinite perfection). If you cannot prove your own consciousness using “scientific method”, then how can you reject the existence of Perfect/infinite metaphysical being(Allah)? “Cogito ergo sum”( I think therefore I am) should be read as “cogito ergo est”(I think therefore Allah is).

@user-lb1ov5sw4s Месяц назад

truly, I believe that many muslims these days are too close minded and just follow the rules and do not delve into the spiritual aspect of Islam. There is many ways to gain understanding of islam apart from the quran and the hadiths, I myself have gained a deeper understanding of islam when I was reading a book on taoism. We as an ummah must broaden our horizons.

@lanrelawal2532 Месяц назад

really? taoism? you gained more understanding reading about polytheist religion? am so confused!

@user-lb1ov5sw4s Месяц назад

@@lanrelawal2532 how is taoism a polytheistic religion? I think you're confusing this with Hinduism.

@user-lb1ov5sw4s Месяц назад

@lanrelawal2532 also taoism is not a religion, it is a philosophy. Lau tzu himself warned his followers NOT to worship him. I advise you to open your mind and read about taoism, you'll find many similarities to islam therein.

@user-lb1ov5sw4s Месяц назад

@lanrelawal2532 here is a passage that has greatly inspired me: " If you go searching for the Great Creator, you will come back empty handed. The source of the universe is ultimately unknowable , a great invisible river flowing forever through a vast and fertile valley. Silent and Uncreated, It creates all things."

@lanrelawal2532 Месяц назад

@@user-lb1ov5sw4s reading about such shows and taking things from other "philosophy" i believe you you say our deen is deficient. Think about it, ibn al jawzi books, hadith sciences , islamic philosophy from our greatest scholars of all time, there is sooo much knowledge in our islam, we dont need to broaden our horizon because Allah swt as complete our religion for us! You shouldnt have time reading about taoism because our islam is more than enough to get whatever philosophy we are looking for. Ibn al jawzi has so much books its crazy , i advise you to look into that than "Taoism".

@yasminabdelfattah3048 Месяц назад

Thank you for this talk ! No need to apologise you were perfectly clear and present your thoughts with such grace. I wanted to hear your opinions on Wim Hof (the ice man) I have recently adopted his method to may routine ( cold exposure & a particular breathing technique) He basically believes if you are to adopt these practices in will reach those deeper dimensions of yourself & basically will get back to your natural state . He advocates that all people have the potential to heal themselves and it is as easy as doing those practices.I have to say the cold exposure has amazing physical effects on the body but I love the discipline & control it helps me develop. However in my experience his breathing techniques ( which are quite simple) has a profound effect . I’ve never been able to reach this state through meditation of letting go into total surrender. However with this breathing technique I am so much closer and you can feel the the tremendous effects it has on your body. Would you be able to link this back to Islam ?

@SaadMohammedGhori Месяц назад

I've been confused about whether I should go with the flow and just trust. It feels good but I seem to be lazier when I do so. I'm just watching RU-vid all day not doing anything productive. It seems like everything points to the fact that I should go with the flow though (even this video) so I'm confused. Any thoughts anybody?

@Kimossab3 Месяц назад

Going to Istanbul, Turkiye & staying in the Sultanahmet area for about week, insha Allah. Any special recommendations on places to visit to get closer to The One/purify/ascend self outside of being a tourist?

@spiritualexcellence Месяц назад

Hopefully you get this message in time, but I would highly recommend visiting Eyup Sultan, one of the most blessed sites in all of Turkey. The Hagia Sophia is a must. And see where your heart guides you. Safe and blessed travels.

@Kimossab3 Месяц назад

@spiritualexcellence got this in time. Thank you brother. May Allah facilitate our obedience