Episode 8 – Fantasy Unchecked | Shaykh Wael Ibrahim

We discuss with Shaykh Wael about the nature and impact of pornography addiction, the root causes for addiction, and how we should help those suffering.

Shaykh Wael Ibrahim is an Islamic speaker, founder of MentorPlus, and author of a few books on pornography addiction.

Hosts – Aquib, and Joshua

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Shaykh Wael's Online Presence

Website – http://wael-ibrahim.com/

Email – changewi2015@gmail.com

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WaelIbrahimHK/

Twitter: @WaelIbrahimHK

Shaykh Wael Ibrahim is an Islamic speaker, scholar, professional trainer & life coach. With a BA in Islamic Studies, he is also the Founder & Chairman of Serving Islam Team in Hong Kong. He has published a few books such as 'Change', and 'Beat It: Fifty-Plus Shades of Hope'.

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Shownotes

[2:16] – How did Shaykh Wael get into researching and discussing pornography addiction?

[5:33] – Delving into the reasons why Muslims do not engage in discussion on pornography addiction in an open and frank manner

[9:29] – Emphasising the point of seeking professional help, or encouraging sufferers to get professional help to relieve themselves from addiction

[11:52] – Delving into the distinction between sin and addiction, and the nature of the addiction

[13:23] – Surah Saba, ayat 13 [https://quran.com/34/13]

[13:44] – Surah Ar-Ra'd, ayat 11 [https://quran.com/13/11]

[14:12] – Some root causes for pornography addiction

[24:07] – Some statistics underpinning the problem among Muslims

[27:41] – Continuing to explore root causes for pornography addiction

[35:06] – Specifics on how this cycle of addiction works

[38:56] – Delving more on the triggers for relapsing

[43:52] – The spiritual impacts on pornography addiction, transitioning into Islamic solutions

[48:53] – Hadith on Reliance from Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2344; Sahih (authentic) grade according to At-Tirmidhi

[51:00] – Surat Al-Mu'minun [https://quran.com/23]

[52:24] – Hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah; Vol. 3, Book 12, Hadith 2236

[53:15] – Disrupting the old habit of addiction with new healthy habits to prevent an addict from relapsing

[55:45] – Books published by Shaykh that are available for download or purchase

[57:04] – A few success stories of people breaking free from pornography addiction