Understanding Suluk: The Spiritual Journey to Allah ﷻ

Описание: Join Hosts Abdurahman & Kareem in an insightful conversation with Sheikh Ahmed Maeno — a Japanese Muslim scholar whose journey from curiosity to deep Islamic scholarship inspires seekers around the world. 🌍

In this episode, Sheikh Ahmed shares his personal story, reflections on faith, community challenges, and lessons that can help every Muslim deepen their understanding and connection with Islam.

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00:00 – Introduction & Welcome
00:39 – Returning to Australia After 27 Years
01:45 – Gratitude & Spiritual Gathering (Salawat in Multiple Languages)
02:19 – Why Love for the Prophet ﷺ Matters Today
03:27 – Love, Knowledge, and Prophetic Character
04:38 – Qur’an, Character, and Sincerity
05:59 – The Danger of Self-Righteousness
07:04 – What Is Tasawwuf / Spiritual Conduct?
08:11 – The Need for Spiritual Teachers
09:40 – Journey of Sacred Knowledge: Egypt & Syria
11:21 – Sincerity Tested Before Knowledge Is Granted
12:40 – Choosing Damascus for Sacred Knowledge
14:08 – A Motto That Changed Everything
16:31 – Respect for Scholars & Students in Damascus
18:06 – A Powerful Encounter with a Great Scholar
18:56 – Why Proper Conduct (Adab) Is Central to Islam
21:37 – Principles vs Flexibility in the West
24:38 – Islam and Cultural Identity
25:52 – Obstacles to Dawah in the West
28:01 – Loving Allah & His Messenger ﷺ
30:27 – Muslims as Their Own Obstacle
31:16 – Spirituality and Strong Civilizations
32:30 – What Tasawwuf Truly Produces
34:22 – Ego, Rituals, and the Story of Imam Ahmad
37:20 – How to Begin the Spiritual Path
38:10 – Living Independently for Allah’s Sake
39:44 – Gratitude & Seeing Blessings as Love from Allah
41:01 – Advice to Young Muslims Today
43:16 – Closing Du‘a


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