Coffee with Karim

Daniel Haqiqatjou (The Muslim Skeptic) joins for a discussion on Islam, science and evolution. Learn about natural selection, abiogenesis, and some hard problems in the discipline based on scientists. We discuss the creation of Adam and different positions in light of evolutionary biology. We close with the clash of civilizations idea and the importance of having the certainty of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Links https://muslimskeptic.com/ Dr. James Tour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lO6Dv7V_jUY Summary/Outline- (Intro to 45 min) Defining Evolutionary Biology. Abiogenesis. Natural Selection. Fine Tuning. Fossil records. Unanswered questions. (45min to 90min) Did God create evolution as a mechanism? Crisis in the discipline. Creation of Adam and evolution. Clash of civilizations? (90min to End) Science in the Islamic civilization. The certainty of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq.

Habeeb Akande is an author, historian and lecturer on Islam, race and sexuality. He has five published books, has appeared on the BBC and the Islam Channel, and is currently working on a documentary regarding Islam in Brazil. PLEASE BE ADVISED: In Ep 16 of Coffee with Karim we discuss his latest book "A Taste of Honey: Sexuality and Erotology in Islam." We explore several topics such as gender needs in the bedroom, sexual taboos, orgasms, masturbation, oral sex, temporary marriage and polygamy. Sponsor a coffee today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Guest Links http://rabaah.com/habeeb-akande-author.html Buy A Taste of Honey Now http://www.rabaah.com/store/ Ep 16 Summary (Intro to 15min) A taste of honey: sexuality and erotology in Islam. Men and women both have sexual rights in Islam. Early Muslim scholars works on sexuality. 15min to 30min Islam is a sex positive tradition. Pornography amongst Muslims. Islamic counsel for desiring zina. 30min to 45min Masturbation. Temporary marriage. Polygamy. 45min to End Polygamy: when it is good and bad. Anal, menstrual and oral sex. Improving our sexuality in marriage. Rewards in Paradise.

Dr. Carrie York Al-Karam is currently an adjunct in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa. She is an author and the head of Al Karam Lab for Islamic psychology. We discuss the emerging discipline of Islamic psychology and its future consolidation and application. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim www.linkedin.com/in/carrieyorkalkaram Outline Intro to 15min Is there a difference between religion and spirituality? Difference between Islamically integrated therapy and Islamic psychology. Early Muslim contributions to the field of psychology. What makes a subject “Islamic?” 15min-End Ruqya and Reiki. Explanatory models in psychology. Causation and correlation. Upcoming book on integrative Islamic therapy. CILE Conference in Qatar. Hard problems of an emerging discipline.

Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Get tips and reflections to potentialize your daily prayer (Salah or Salat in Islam). Karim Serageldin provides the analogy of the shahada, wudu and salat as a proposal, engagement and marriage for a loving devotional relationship with the Divine. Visit Noor Human Consulting for more personal support today! www.noorhuman.com

Dr. Mohamed Ghilan has a PhD in neuroscience and is currently in medical school. He is an intellectual thinker and lecturer on Islam, science, philosophy and cosmology. We discuss the science of gender differences and the idea of the Yin and Yang as a biological, social and spiritual manifestation. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim https://mohamedghilan.com/ https://soundcloud.com/mohamed-ghilan https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders https://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201410/are-men-and-women-different _______________________________ Summary/Outline Intro to 4:45 Why Dr. Mohamed is doing Med School after a PhD in Neuroscience. 4:45m - 20min Neuroscience research. Neural plasticity and malleability of our brains. How experiments are and are not always reliable. Understanding individual anecdotes versus population patterns. 20min- 29min Examples of male-female brain specialties and energy. Difference between correlation and causation in science. 30min- 40min “If I were to get you 50 women to mate with!” Biological reflections of men and women. Examples of some top needs of men and women in relationships. Polygamy, is there a biological basis? Sexuality and what is sacred. 40min-50min Does the brain make up its mind in the fetus? Testosterone and Estrogen roles in human development. Mercy as a default setting of earthly and heavenly bodies. The Divine Names as Masculine and Feminine (Jalali and Jamali) Last 10 min Humans as speaking animals. Women and men in the workplace. Equity or Equality. Yin and Yang potential in men and women.

Be sure to check out Part 1 of Ep 13 first! Dr. Mohamed Ghilan has a PhD in neuroscience and is currently in medical school. He is an intellectual thinker and lecturer on Islam, science, philosophy and cosmology. We discuss the science of gender differences and the idea of the Yin and Yang as a biological, social and spiritual manifestation. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Links https://mohamedghilan.com/ https://soundcloud.com/mohamed-ghilan https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences-between-genders https://www.psychologytoday.com/collections/201410/are-men-and-women-different _______________________________ Part II Summary/Outline Intro-15min Yin and Yang potentiality in men and women. Variations and types of masculine and feminine traits. Karim’s Powerful P’s framework for men and women. Men and women both provide, produce, protect… 15min- 25min Men and women in school and work. Why do men have to pay for everything in marriage? Islamic guidance on certain roles and modern Muslim marriage. Liberal ideas, social roles and biological wiring don’t always get along. Media representation can change public perception in inaccurate ways. 25min- 35min Modern culture over values materialism. Humans have an inclination for greed. Give me a mountain of gold. Meeting homeless Muslims. Attitude Gratitude! 35min - 45min Harm of comparing yourself in material terms. Perfect equality can never exist. Yin and Yang energy manifesting in forms. Islamic cosmology insights. 45min to End Quranic sequence on yin and yang. Why do men like to stay up late? Complimentary forces in relationships. Dr. Ghilan and his Andalus book club.

Part II of Ep 12 American Mysticism . Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Part II Summary-Outline First 15min Terrorism in America. Are we God's favorite creature? The bloody elephant in the room. Cultures of competition and greed. 15-30min Universal moral truths. Idolatry of the faithful. Knowledge and mystery of the Divine. 30min to end. Challenges of American Muslims post 9-11 God knows the hearts. Faith is not a finish line.

Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Embark on a rich interfaith discussion with Chris Garner, an old time friend, intellectual companion and interfaith lecturer. Chris and I share stories and challenge ideas about religion and attaining mature spirituality. What is the future of the faithful in America, especially Muslims? Why he thinks the core issues of humanity is greed and violence and what role does God consciousness play in our future society. First 15 min: What is wisdom? Pitfalls of youth on the path. Being a true servant of God. 15-30min Unseen realms. Grace and insignificance. Making meaning of human questions. Reaching our full potential. Cycles of violence and greed in society. Muslims and white nationalists. 30-45min What is the true religion? The Golden rule. Can we remove evil? Perspectives on the story of Adam. Terrorism in America.

Founder of Productive Muslim, Mohammed Faris, shares brilliant insights and tips on productivity. I got to ask him questions like "What is personal coaching all about?" "What advice do you have to people that think this world is cursed and do very little to get by?" "How does the Quran and Sunnah provide productivity and time management guidance?" Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Productive Muslim Websites http://productivemuslim.com/ http://productivemuslim.com/noor Productive Muslim Book! http://www.productivemuslimbook.com/

Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Why are nearly 1/3 to 1/2 of Muslim marriages ending in divorce? I'm joined by Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a clinical psychologist and the director and cofounder of Mental Health for Muslims (MH4M), a site aimed to educate and normalize therapy for the Muslim community. We first discuss how psychology and mental health is part of the Islamic tradition. 27:00 min- "Why Love is Not Enough." We reflect on important principles that all Muslims need to realize before and during marriage, such as self care, self awareness and healthy expectations. We talk about the differences between elder and younger generations and their views on what is important for relationships. What is the love delusion? Where do love narratives come from? The difference between chemistry and character and why it is not safe to marry "potential." Web http://mentalhealth4muslims.com http://mentalhealth4muslims.com/when-love-is-not-enough-reassessing-marriage-in-the-muslim-community/ Private Practice http://drsekandari.com/