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backfromfajrSoul Bytes Ep 1: Feeling the RamadIn the first episode of our new, more laid-back and freeform series, Soul Bytes, we reflect on our spiritual struggles and mindset shift during what was the busiest Ramadan ever for us. We explore how our relationship with tawakkul ebbs and flows and the constant rat-race against the limited time we had for Ibadah and our responsibilities.
2025-04-2655 minbackfromfajrEpisode 10: Jihad al-Nafs (The Struggle of the Self)As we enter Ramadan, our thoughts are occupied with how we can improve ourselves to get closer to God. How can we learn about "the self" to understand our relationship with God? We explore these concepts in this episode. First, we break down the term Jihad al-Nafs and explore an Islamic philosopher's (Mulla Sadra) perspective on this matter. Then, we delve into our struggles when engaging in Jihad al-Nafs, what we have learned over time and the importance of centering the Muslim community in our actions.
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Studiona Recordsجرعة أمل - عامر حمّامي || Juret Amal - Amer HammamiJuret Amal || جرعة أمل
Amer Hammami || عامر حمّامي
Youtube: https://youtu.be/BDk2dRwoAIo
Lyrics: Hala Sawwas
Meldoy: Amer Hammami
Ney: Ahmet Eskandrani
Violin: Maestro Ayman AlNazer
Mix & Master: Eng. Amr Akkad
coral: Yahya & Amr Nashawati
Social Media Specialist: Dana Majzoub
Special Thanks: UMUT - جمعية الأمل لمكافحة السرطان
Video Production: Trendx Creativity
Badr Sayed Issa - Alaa Sayed Issa
Production & Music Arrangements: Studiona Records
2023-03-1703 minbackfromfajrEpisode 9: Islam and AIAI is almost all we talk about in our major, Cognitive Science, so we decided to explore it in this episode. First, we give a debriefing on the basics of AI and it’s history such as what it means for AI to be intelligent. Then we entertain potential sci-fi possibilities such as transhumanism and The Singularity. And as always, we integrate the Islamic perspective on AI, exploring its ethicality and the potential impacts it can have on our Muslim community.
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Studiona Recordsفي سمانا - فادي العدل || Fi Samana - Fadi EdelFi Samana || في سمانا
Fadi Edel || فادي العدل
YouTube: https://youtu.be/xACEAh5J_Fo
Lyrics: Hala Sawwas
Melody: Malek Noor
Mixed & Master: Eng. Amr Akkad
Video Motion: Salmajic
Photo Coloring: Alaa Sayed Issa
Social Media: Dana Majzoub
Music & Production Arrangement: Studiona Records
2022-08-1904 minbackfromfajrEpisode 8: How the Education System Failed Us In season 2 we’re focusing inwards, taking more nuanced perspectives on the self and focusing on topics related to our majors (Cognitive Science), like AI, the self and identity. In the first episode of the season we talk about the education system, its flaws and the culture of education advocated by Islam. It is our obligation as Muslims to seek knowledge but we must also be conscious of where we get our information and how we are being taught.
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Studiona Recordsنبيٌّ رضيٌّ - عمار صرصر || Nabiyun Radiyun - Ammar SarsarNabiyun Radiyun || نبيٌّ رضيٌّ
Ammar Sarsar || عمار صرصر
YouTube: https://youtu.be/RC2rJRe85dQ
Lyrics: Hala Sawwas
Melody: Mevlan Kurtishi & Zyad Saif
Strings By: World Istanbul
Kanun: Yildan Ergüzel
Classic Guitar: Zyad Saif
Mixed & Mastered: Eng. Amr Akkad
Creative Director: Malek Noor
Social Media Specialist: Dr. Dana Majzoub
Special Thanks: Baraa Masoud - Alaa Abdo - MHD Bashir - Oula Hallak - Aliaa Sukkar
Executive producer: Muslem Sayed Issa
Director : Alaattin Sayed issa
DOP : Badr Sayed Issa
Gaffar : Mohammad Albakour - Hamza Almarmour
Editing : Alaattin Sayed Issa
Typography : Oula Hallak
Poster Designer : Yousef Mahloul
BTS : Obai isa
Sponsored By: Al Sultan Sweets
Production & Music...
2022-01-0104 min
Studiona RecordsAla Ahdi - Fadi Edel || على عهدي - فادي العدليا من فاضت عيناه .. شوقاَ منه إلينا
باقين على الحب .. باقين على العهد
Ala Ahdi || على عهدي
Fadi Edel || فادي العدل
YouTube : https://youtu.be/OimMd-CifCk
SoundCloud : Fadi Edel
Spotify: #Fadi_Edel
Lyrics by: Aliaa Sukkar
Melody: Mevlan Kurtishi
Mixed & Mastered: Eng. Amr Akkad
Strings By: World Istanbul
Ney: Enes Baltacı
Executive Producer: Muslem Sayed Issa
Director: Alaattin Sayed Issa
DOP: Bader Sayed Issa
Calligraphy: Yousef Mahlol
Calligraphy Animation: Abdulrahman Kanjo
Editor & Colorist: Alaattin Sayed Issa
Special Thanks:
Fuad Sayed Issa
Baraa Masoud
Malek Noor
Hamza Azzam
Alaa Abdo
Hala Sawwas
Mohamed Tello
Faiza Bano
Cast:
Abdulrahman Jaber
Abdulrahman Kanjo
Rami Ghazal
Hamza Zaytuni
Fatih Harsa
Osama Barakat
Abdulbaset Mubayyed
Hammad Alwawi
Production & Music Arrangement: #Studiona_Records
Video Production: Trend X Creative
2021-10-2904 minbackfromfajrEpisode 7: Taffakur as a Form of Self-CareAs university starts up again and we adjust to the new abnormal, we're continuously reminded to do acts of self-care. However, what does that look like? What does Islam have to say about it? We talk about our own approaches to self-care and how it differs depending on where we are in our lives. Also, we'll highlight how valuable taffakur [contemplation] and seeking knowledge is to your mental and spiritual health.
2021-09-1745 minbackfromfajrEpisode 6: Do We Have Free Will? Part IIThis episode is part 2 of our two part series where we explore free will and determination. In this episode we explore the different Islamic as well as Buddhist philosophies surrounding free will and our own beliefs.
2021-09-031h 10backfromfajrEpisode 5: Do We Have Free Will? Part IThis episode is part one of a two-part series where we explore free will and predetermination. In this episode, we prove our free will by analysing God's names, Al-Aleem (The All-Knowing) and Al-Jabbar (The Compeller), where we come to further understand the reason things are the way they are and how to work harder towards our hereafter.
2021-08-131h 00backfromfajrEpisode 4: Can Anyone Be Creative?In this episode we discuss what Islam and several Islamic philosophers have said on creativity. We take you through the creative process of backfromfajr and the doubts that we encounter along the way with any creative process. Exploring yourself and putting yourself out there creatively is difficult but a beautiful process that is part of our human nature.
2021-07-1644 minbackfromfajrEpisode 3: ForgivenessIn this episode we explore the concept of forgiveness. What we can learn from God as The Most-Forgiving, how to apply it to our daily lives and learning to forgive others and ourselves.
2021-07-0943 minbackfromfajrEpisode 2: The "Ideal" MuslimIn this week's episode we discuss the components that curate what we believe to be the Ideal Muslim; utilizing what the Qur'an, several hadiths and Ibn 'Arabi have said. We are then joined by a guest to discuss the differences between living in a Muslim country and a non-Muslim country and if becoming the Ideal Muslim is attainable.
2021-07-0253 minbackfromfajrEpisode 1: How We Expect Muslim Women To ActIn this week's episode we explore Khadijah's life and highlight the current cultural differences that we encounter. We then move on to share our personal struggles whether it be personally inflicted or cultural; touching on our pursuit of education and our experiences with hijab
2021-06-2545 minbackfromfajr Episode 0: The Voices Behind backfromfajr Get to know us and why we started this podcast !
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