How is Sufism related to Islam?
Let's Talk Religion (22:12) Today we talk about an often asked question - what is the relationship between Sufism and Islam? Are they the same thing or is there some difference?
30min or less
Ibn 'Arabi & The Unity of Being
Let's Talk Religion (1:12:10) In this very long video, I give an introduction to one of the most significant, yet often misunderstood thinkers and mystics in history - Ibn 'Arabi. The video will be released in parts soon as well, but I wanted to put this up first as an epic, full introduction to his life and ideas.
OUTLINE
- The Unity of a Being
- The Hajj Pilgrimage to Mecca
- The Unity of Being
- What Is Creation
- The Loci Of God's Self-Disclosure
- God's Self-Manifestation
- Immutable Entities
- The Divinity of Beliefs
- The Interpreter of Desires
- The Human Being and God
- The Eye of Certainty
an hour or so