The Safina Society Podcast Intro to Tasawwuf || NBF 472 || Dr Shadee Elmasry
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Jul 29, 2025 Delve into the fascinating exploration of hijab laws and cultural intersections between Arabs and Indian communities. Discover the diverse interpretations of women's modesty in Islamic jurisprudence and understand the role of local knowledge in historical context. Unpack spiritual insights focusing on heart purification and the challenges posed by modern distractions. Plus, examine the complexities of belief within family dynamics and the crucial balance between obedience and personal values in faith. It’s a thought-provoking journey through faith and spirituality!
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Hanafi Views on Physical Contact
- The Hanafi school forbids shaking hands between young men and women to avoid fitna and lust.
- Touching is considered greater in temptation than merely looking, emphasizing guarding desires.
Bias in Historical Methods
- History writing holds biases based on authors' beliefs and worldviews.
- Naturalist historians dismiss miracles, rendering their religious accounts invalid for Muslims.
Conditions for Genuine Repentance
- True repentance requires regret with immediate cessation of the sin.
- Regret is invalid if the sin continues or there's intent to repeat it.
