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Sacred Texts Team
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We're talking modesty today - Focusing on modest clothing, we ask - what does it actually mean? why are we expected to be "modest"? and what exactly are we trying to preserve?
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During this episode we discuss the often neglected topic of when parents go too far in their expectations. We talk toxic relationships, parental pressure, the Islamic perspective, and some practical steps to remedy these situations. Shaykh Shammas talks very candidly about his experiences with people affected by this, and argues that Islam promotes long healthy relationships and promotes a responsibility on each of us to ensure that this can happen. He argues that avoiding resentment and long term discord by getting things out in the open is better than kicking the can down the road to avoid the difficult conversation.
In this episode we are joined by Shaykh Sjaad and Shaykh Shammas and we're talking about the courting process!
We cover a range of topics including the common obstacles faced by people looking to get married, the role of culture and culture clashes, expectations, and the use and misuse of religion.
Join us as for another fascinating conversation. Today we are speaking about education - how would you feel about your son or daughter going to university to study drama? We discuss the role of parents in supporting their children rather than pressuring them in to vocational subjects, as well as the importance of pragmatism and healthy debate.
During this episode Shaykh Sjaad Hussain speaks about the phenomenon of 'incredible Imams' expected to hit the ground running to solve complex issues in the Muslim community with little or no training, and often little or no life experience!
Ustadh Izhar and Shaykh Shammas discuss the madrasa system, the sage space and the importance of speaking up and sharing your uniqueness. Also discussed are some of the dangers of diluting yourself into groups and the problem of cults.
This week we discuss the role all of us play in God's plan, and how scholars can be quick to dismiss the voice of popular social media vloggers without due consideration of both the role they play in regulating society, and in many cases the legitimacy of their views.