The Thinking Muslim

Gaza: Channelling our Rage and Anger with Dr Kamal Abu Zahra

Mar 17, 2024

Exploring anger and injustice in the world, channeling anger in Islam, lessons from Gaza on controlling anger, positive actions for Gaza, managing anger in the digital age, holding rulers accountable, and reflections on purpose and legacy are discussed in this podcast with Dr Kamal Abu Zahra.

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Channel anger towards productive action in line with Islamic teachings.

Seek solace in Allah's guidance during struggles and adversities.

Live a purpose-driven life in Islam, striving for excellence and impact.

Deep dives

Purposeful Living

Living a purposeful life in Islam involves engaging in struggles and striving for the faith. Muslims see their lives as consequential and impactful, striving for a noble cause. Embracing a purpose-driven life helps in facing challenges and working towards fulfilling one's duties according to Islamic teachings.

Introduction

2min

Exploring Anger and Injustice in the World

2min

Channeling Anger and Emotions in Islam

26min

Channeling Anger: Lessons from Gaza

4min

Channeling Anger into Positive Action for Gaza

4min

Managing Anger and Social Media Exposure

6min

Individual Responsibility and Accountability Towards Rulers

29min

Reflections on Purpose and Legacy

3min

We are all angry. We live in an unjust world. The so-called rules-based system, the rhetoric surrounding human rights, the endless speeches on democracy and freedom – all of it turned out to be hollow. The death and destruction in gaza is juxtaposed with the triviality with which the political elites in the west talk of human life. We are angry.

How does a Muslim deal with this visceral anger. How do we deal with the inhumanity of these western elites yet stay true to ourselves and who we are? Should we learn to stop being angry and live our lives in a comatose state or utilise this anger in a just direction?

Today we have Dr Kamal Abu Zahra to help us understand anger from an Islamic perspective.

My guest today is Dr Kamal Abu Zahra is a lecturer in Islamic studies and in Islamic law who has an expertise in the contemporary fiqh.

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The Thinking Muslim

Gaza: Channelling our Rage and Anger with Dr Kamal Abu Zahra

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Purposeful Living

Channeling Emotions for Productivity

Seeking Allah's Wisdom and Guidance

Remembering the Purpose of Creation

Inspiration from Historical Figures

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