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An Introduction to the Meanings of Prayer
Sessions
Session 1: Presence of the Heart (14:28)
Session 2: The Meaning of Salat (23:37)
Session 3: The Mysterious Nature of Time (26:03)
Session 4: The Significance of Purification & Water (18:40)
Session 5: Intentions & Being Mindful (28:27)
Session 6: The Mystery of Facing the Qibla & the Meaning of the Movements (34:13)
Session 7: The Divine Word, Reciting & Listening to the Qur'an (26:34)
Session 8: The Nature of Imagination & the Possibility of Vision in Salat (22:13)
Conclusion (1:16)
Reflections
Reflection 1: Universality of Islam (2:28)
Reflection 2: Inclusive of all Forms & Gestures (2:11)
Reflection 3: Imagination is Balance between Tanzih & Tashbih (4:55)
Reflection 4: Protection Against Illusion, Guarantee of Reality (3:41)
Reflection 5: Rhythms of Nature (5:13)
Reflection 6: Time & Times (4:49)
Reflection 7: The Self, the Breath & Postures (4:16)
Reflection 8: Compassion (3:35)
Q&A Session Recording (2021)
Impetus for the Course (4:43)
How does one remain present and improve concentration in salat? (10:26)
Can you pray on the earth even if you're unsure of its cleanliness? (0:41)
What is the balance between khushu' and awareness? (4:22)
What is the meaning of the verse 'God prays upon you' (Q 33:43)? (1:34)
Can you expand on the concept of the waterfall of Allah's names? (5:54)
How do I simultaneously reflect on the meaning of the surah, focus on physical actions and be present with Allah? (0:37)
What does it mean that 'we witness divine movements of creation when we pray'? (7:37)
A comment on the experiential component of the duration of prayer (1:19)
Can I use a Qur'an translation while praying supererogatory prayers? (1:48)
What does it mean that 'the movements of creation are characterised by pure passivity'? (8:21)
Considering that 'the movements of creation are characterised by pure passivity', should we apply that to how we live our lives? (2:48)
How does one argue for the objectiveness of the technicalities of salat? (2:11)
I don't know Arabic. How can I deepen my knowledge on salat? (1:25)
To what degree should one be present at all moments of life, overcoming psychological obstacles? (1:21)
When combining prayers, does one miss out on the blessing of the given time? (0:55)
Can you expound on 'the vision of God'? (7:21)
Can our five senses be part of our experience of God? (4:22)
How can we guard ourselves from hallucinations in salat? (4:42)
What is one supposed to focus the active part of their mind on? (1:33)
How do we react to any imagery we experience in salat? (9:57)
How do we practice presence in salat with small children in small spaces? (3:49)
How do we balance solitary and congregational prayer? (3:48)
When praying in solitude, can one recite aloud? (1:51)
What constitutes an authentic spiritual experience? (5:38)
Session 1: Presence of the Heart
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