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Nafs and TherapyEP 5/P1: The Faith-Fitrah Dissonance, a conversation with Wid KattanPart 1: In this conversation, we explore the complex topic of spiritual wounds in women, particularly within the context of Islamic psychology. We discuss the concept of spiritual lacerations, the dissonance between faith and personal experience, and the impact of cultural narratives on women's mental health. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of questioning traditional interpretations of religious texts and the need for women's voices to be heard in discussions about faith. Through case studies and personal anecdotes, we highlight the challenges women face in reconciling their spiritual identities with societal expectations and the significance of attachment styles in shaping one's...
2025-03-2451 min
The True Recitation by Fitra FoundationWhat is Knowledge?In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
What is knowledge?
What distinguishes sacred knowledge?
What is metafiqh?
Epistemology is a branch of philosophy that deals with the theory of knowledge. Unique and brilliant in its approach, Islamic tradition has its own epistemology. Devoid of academic doublespeak and highly succinct, these lessons offer a guide to this critical topic accessible to laymen and experts alike.
2023-05-1609 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationThe Eid of the QuranIn the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
In this episode,
a. the “living tafsir” of Q 2:185
b. the definition of quranic cognition
c. the development of the character quotient
d. the “People of the Quran”
e. the spiritual maxim of gratitude
f. commentary on the hadīth of “Recite and rise”
g. condolences to Sh. Samir
h. a special dedication
2023-05-0510 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationThe Tree of Tawhid Eid al-Fitr 1444﷽
The “Tree of Taqwā” was birthed from the pollen of a beautiful flower, taken from another lofty tree. The Tree of Tawhīd.
أَصْلُهَا ثَابِتٌ وَفَرْعُهَا فِي السَّمَاءِ
Do you not see how God sets forth parables? A good word is like a good tree whose root is firm and whose branches tower high in the sky. (Ibrahīm 14:24)
Listen in to Shaykha Iman Badawi's personal 'Eid message.
2023-04-2210 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationThe Gift of Wings Ramadan 1444In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful and Compassionate
The Gift of Wings
27 Ramadan 1444
Our good deeds ascend to God like a bird. The more intentions we can generate sincerely from our hearts, the greater our wingspan and the higher we can fly.
This is our gift to you...
اللهم صلّ وسلّم وبارك على سيدنا محمد وآله
2023-04-1807 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS2 Ep1b The Orbit of MaryIn the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
On Dec. 24th, 1968, Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit. In radio broadcast, lunar pilot William Anders read from the Book of Genesis [...] I was not yet born, but...
Join us as we visit the orbit of the greatest woman in creation, our Mother Mary. May God's peace be upon her.
There are no problems here, Houston. We are clear for launch.
2022-12-2421 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS2 Ep1a The Orbit of MaryIn the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate
On Dec. 24th, 1968, Apollo 8, the first manned mission to the moon, entered lunar orbit. In radio broadcast, lunar pilot William Anders read from the Book of Genesis [...] I was not yet born, but...
Join us as we visit the orbit of the greatest woman in creation, our Mother Mary. May God's peace be upon her.
There are no problems here, Houston. We are clear for launch.
2022-12-2414 min
Faith in Fine PrintEP 13 | Beyond Surface Level Scholarship, The Heart-Mind Continuum in Islam, and MetaFiqh | Shaykha Iman BadawiNihal sat down with Shaykha Iman Badawi, a female scholar of Islamic Law. They spoke about raising the quality of scholarship in the Muslim community, her experience of studying Islam throughout the world, how knowledge exists at the nexus of community, pedagogy, and methodology, and the Fitra-Faith dissonance that the Muslim community is currently facing.
Shaykha Iman Badawi is the founder of the Fitra Foundation and a scholar of Ḥanafī Fiqh and Uṣūl. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Between Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, she has over 25 years of experience in learning and teach...
2022-07-031h 16The True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep8b PedagogyElevation in scholarly level is in —not just knowing – but having the ability to employ the usuli methodology of classical scholarship. Knowledge is not a textbook, it’s a skill.
We often speak of the critical importance of utilizing knowledge for devotional practice. This is only the first cycle, though. Scholars have completed this round and been raised to the next, which is scholarly practice that leads to new knowledge.
2022-06-1212 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep8a PedagogyWhen colonial powers entered Muslim lands, pedagogy was harnessed as a weapon.
In erasure of the intellectual pillars of Islamic civilization, the laymen’s assuming of scholarly authority and the scholar’s assuming of the laymen’s taqlid are no worse than each other. In the dizziness of reversed realities, only full-faceted Tradition can set the Umma back on track.
Where is our independent, Islamic academia?
2022-06-1209 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep7 Process﷽
In this lesson, we define the sixth element of the Sayyida Nafīsa Seminary knowledge integration system - Process.
We also define Islamic tradition and introduce our final historic inaugural phase - the Metafiqh academia.
2022-05-1013 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationEid 1443 : Who was Sayyida Nafisa?﷽
Illumined by the prophetic soul and nurtured by prophetic knowledge, our Lady Nafisa is a culmination of the excellence of prophetic inheritance, in lineage and scholarship.
Until today, the minaret of her magnificence calls to us, her legacy leads us, and her spirit solaces us. If her virtues were to be distributed upon the women of the world, they would render them all saints.
May Allah's pleasure and peace be upon her.
2022-04-2915 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationRamadan 1443 : Forgotten Adab of Du’aIn this special Ramadan lesson, we discuss
the first verse (of 40) in our True Recitation podcast
the forgotten adab of supplication
the Quran as a du'a
the adab of all things
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2022-04-2610 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep6 ContentThe True Recitation by Fitra Foundation
In this lesson, we discuss
the miraculous method by which the Quran appealed to humanity
the nature of Islamic Tradition
the modern degradation of the ancient human spirit
Fitra Foundation's mission
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2022-04-2107 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep5 ContextThe True Recitation by Fitra Foundation
Fitra Foundation presents this first installment to the ”This is our Tradition” series.
Entitled ”The True Recitation”, in these lessons, we’ll feature the exegesis of 40 verses of the Quran that shape the fundamental spiritual attitudes with which we are to approach the Divine Speech.
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2022-04-2005 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep4 AdabFitra Foundation present this first installment of the “This is our Tradition” series, entitled “The True Recitation"
inspired by Allah’s Words —
Those to whom We have given the Scripture, who observe its recitation as is due to it, they are the ones who truly believe in it. Those who deny its truth are the losers.” Qur’ān 2:121
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2022-04-1805 minThe True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep3 MethodologyFitra Foundation present this first installment of the “This is our Tradition” series, entitled “The True Recitation"
inspired by Allah’s Words —
Those to whom We have given the Scripture, who observe its recitation as is due to it, they are the ones who truly believe in it. Those who deny its truth are the losers.” Qur’ān 2:121
Subscribe at fitrafoundation.org
2022-04-1705 min
The True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep2 StyleFitra Foundation present this first installment of the “This is our Tradition” series, entitled “The True Recitation"
inspired by Allah’s Words —
Those to whom We have given the Scripture, who observe its recitation as is due to it, they are the ones who truly believe in it. Those who deny its truth are the losers.” Qur’ān 2:121
Subscribe at fitrafoundation.org
2022-04-1402 min
The True Recitation by Fitra FoundationS1 Ep1 IntroductionFitra Foundation present this first installment of the “This is our Tradition” series, entitled “The True Recitation"
inspired by Allah’s Words —
Those to whom We have given the Scripture, who observe its recitation as is due to it, they are the ones who truly believe in it. Those who deny its truth are the losers.” Qur’ān 2:121
Subscribe at fitrafoundation.org
2022-04-1403 min