Yaqeen Podcast Be Your Own Toughest Critic | Midnight Majlis | Night 5 | Dr. Omar Suleiman and Sh. Yaser Birjas
Mar 28, 2025
Dive into a compelling discussion about the power of self-honesty and personal growth, inspired by Ibn Hazm’s teachings. Explore the significance of cultivating generosity and character rooted in Islamic values. Discover how humility and maintaining spiritual habits post-Ramadan can transform lives. Reflect on complex personal struggles and relationships, alongside the urgent need to confront issues like honor killings. Finally, emphasize the importance of self-reflection that fosters positivity and spiritual connection in today’s world.
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Consistent Self-Improvement
- Continuously practice self-improvement, especially after Ramadan.
- One hour of neglect can ruin a year's worth of effort, so maintain momentum.
Ibn Hazm's Self-Awareness
- Ibn Hazm acknowledges his flaws like extreme self-satisfaction when right and anger when wrong.
- He decided to renounce triumph and gloating to counter these tendencies.
Managing Sarcasm
- Ibn Hazm recognizes his excessive sarcasm and chooses to temper it.
- He still allows himself humor, as he believes complete seriousness can be a form of arrogance.