Commune with Jeff Krasno 412. Fasting, Self-Mastery, and Ramadan with Zahra Aljabri
Mar 16, 2023
01:17:58
A week from today is the first full day of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims seek a richer perception of God through the experience of fasting from dawn to dusk. In this episode Zahra Aljabri, spiritual coach and entrepreneur, elaborates on the five pillars of Islam, and how she uses the fourth pillar – fasting – to master not only her body but also her mind and spirit.
In this episode we cover:
0:04:25 – Muslim Experience in California
0:08:44 – Calendar of Ramadan
0:12:29 – Fasting
0:18:19 – Five Pillars of Islam
0:41:43 – Fundamentalism
0:42:48 – Muslim Challenges in the West
0:56:04 – Context
1:14:05 – Spirituality and Self-Growth
1:20:46 – Arabic Expressions
Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial
This podcast is supported by:
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.
Thrive Market
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Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.
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BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.
In this episode we cover:
0:04:25 – Muslim Experience in California
0:08:44 – Calendar of Ramadan
0:12:29 – Fasting
0:18:19 – Five Pillars of Islam
0:41:43 – Fundamentalism
0:42:48 – Muslim Challenges in the West
0:56:04 – Context
1:14:05 – Spirituality and Self-Growth
1:20:46 – Arabic Expressions
Learn more about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial
This podcast is supported by:
Timeline Nutrition
Timeline Nutrition is pioneering a new approach to longevity, one that stands on a decade of scientific discovery to unlock the power within your cells. Your body is an energy generating machine, Timeline makes it more powerful. Use code commune to get 10% off at timelinenutrition.com/commune.
Thrive Market
Join Thrive Market today and get a FREE $80 in free groceries when you go to thrivemarket.com/commune
Apollo Neuro
The Apollo™ wearable uses scientifically-backed touch therapy to rebalance your nervous system and support your circadian rhythm. Sleep better, feel calmer, find focus, and get energized with this groundbreaking new wearable. SPECIAL OFFER FOR FRIENDS OF COMMUNE: Try the Apollo wearable today and get $40 off your purchase at apolloneuro.com/commune.
BetterHelp
BetterHelp offers convenient online therapy on your schedule. It’s the same professional service you’d get from an in-person therapist, but with the option to communicate when and how you want – by chat, phone, or video call. Start on your own journey of self-discovery, with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/commune to get 20% off your first month of online therapy.