Daniel Haqiqatjou (The Muslim Skeptic) joins for a discussion on Islam, science and evolution. Learn about natural selection, abiogenesis, and some hard problems in the discipline based on scientists. We discuss the creation of Adam and different positions in light of evolutionary biology. We close with the clash of civilizations idea and the importance of having the certainty of Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Links https://muslimskeptic.com/ Dr. James Tour https://w...
Dec 22, 2017•1 hr 49 min
Habeeb Akande is an author, historian and lecturer on Islam, race and sexuality. He has five published books, has appeared on the BBC and the Islam Channel, and is currently working on a documentary regarding Islam in Brazil. PLEASE BE ADVISED: In Ep 16 of Coffee with Karim we discuss his latest book "A Taste of Honey: Sexuality and Erotology in Islam." We explore several topics such as gender needs in the bedroom, sexual taboos, orgasms, masturbation, oral sex, temporary marriage and polygamy. ...
Dec 12, 2017•1 hr 16 min
Dr. Carrie York Al-Karam is currently an adjunct in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Iowa. She is an author and the head of Al Karam Lab for Islamic psychology. We discuss the emerging discipline of Islamic psychology and its future consolidation and application. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim www.linkedin.com/in/carrieyorkalkaram Outline Intro to 15min Is there a difference between religion and spirituality? Difference between Islamically integrat...
Nov 27, 2017•37 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Get tips and reflections to potentialize your daily prayer (Salah or Salat in Islam). Karim Serageldin provides the analogy of the shahada, wudu and salat as a proposal, engagement and marriage for a loving devotional relationship with the Divine. Visit Noor Human Consulting for more personal support today! www.noorhuman.com
Nov 17, 2017•34 min
Dr. Mohamed Ghilan has a PhD in neuroscience and is currently in medical school. He is an intellectual thinker and lecturer on Islam, science, philosophy and cosmology. We discuss the science of gender differences and the idea of the Yin and Yang as a biological, social and spiritual manifestation. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim https://mohamedghilan.com/ https://soundcloud.com/mohamed-ghilan https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/hope-relationships/201402/brain-differences...
Nov 05, 2017•1 hr
Be sure to check out Part 1 of Ep 13 first! Dr. Mohamed Ghilan has a PhD in neuroscience and is currently in medical school. He is an intellectual thinker and lecturer on Islam, science, philosophy and cosmology. We discuss the science of gender differences and the idea of the Yin and Yang as a biological, social and spiritual manifestation. Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Links https://mohamedghilan.com/ https://soundcloud.com/mohamed-ghilan https://www.psychologytoday.co...
Nov 05, 2017•59 min
Part II of Ep 12 American Mysticism . Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Part II Summary-Outline First 15min Terrorism in America. Are we God's favorite creature? The bloody elephant in the room. Cultures of competition and greed. 15-30min Universal moral truths. Idolatry of the faithful. Knowledge and mystery of the Divine. 30min to end. Challenges of American Muslims post 9-11 God knows the hearts. Faith is not a finish line.
Oct 20, 2017•48 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Embark on a rich interfaith discussion with Chris Garner, an old time friend, intellectual companion and interfaith lecturer. Chris and I share stories and challenge ideas about religion and attaining mature spirituality. What is the future of the faithful in America, especially Muslims? Why he thinks the core issues of humanity is greed and violence and what role does God consciousness play in our future society. First 15 min: What is wisdo...
Oct 20, 2017•47 min
Founder of Productive Muslim, Mohammed Faris, shares brilliant insights and tips on productivity. I got to ask him questions like "What is personal coaching all about?" "What advice do you have to people that think this world is cursed and do very little to get by?" "How does the Quran and Sunnah provide productivity and time management guidance?" Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Productive Muslim Websites http://productivemuslim.com/ http://productivemuslim.com/noor Produc...
Oct 10, 2017•1 hr 11 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Why are nearly 1/3 to 1/2 of Muslim marriages ending in divorce? I'm joined by Dr. Nafisa Sekandari, a clinical psychologist and the director and cofounder of Mental Health for Muslims (MH4M), a site aimed to educate and normalize therapy for the Muslim community. We first discuss how psychology and mental health is part of the Islamic tradition. 27:00 min- "Why Love is Not Enough." We reflect on important principles that all Muslims need to...
Sep 27, 2017•1 hr 23 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim I'm joined by Zeyad Ramadan, founder of Purify Your Gaze, to discuss sexuality and pornography addiction in the Muslim community. We share reflections on why the opposite of addiction is connection. How porn is a drug and what damage it causes the mind, heart and body. Lessons on human struggles and sins. Why pornography addiction happens and how it can lead the sincere to Paradise! We close our conversation with learning more about the cutt...
Sep 14, 2017•1 hr 34 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Daniel Haqiqatjou AKA the Muslim Skeptic joins me to discuss his concerns and drive to address the Liberal storm swooping American society. Specifically its impact on American Muslim traditions, Islamic intellectual legacy and the future of Muslim faith. I got to ask him questions like: "What is a Muslim Skeptic?" "What is dogmatic Liberalism?" "Why are some liberal ideas a concern for future Muslim communities?" "How can Islam be rational i...
Sep 04, 2017•1 hr 43 min
After years of relationship work with Muslims, Karim has noticed certain myths regarding love and expectations before (and during) marriage that can be harmful and unrealistic. Karim provides reflections and advice on myths vs. reality regarding love, personality, family, timing and Islamic practice. Some of the constructs he addresses include: "I want to fall in love" "I need to get married to have sex" "There is no one good out there" Pledge a coffee today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithka...
Aug 25, 2017•51 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Dr. Abdullah from Zaytuna College and Lamppost joins me in a conversation on race and Islam. I got to ask him questions like "What is racism?", "Are Muslims a race?", "If Islam was meant to remove racism why are there racist Muslims?" We also discuss the notions of Arab superiority, multicultural marriages, "white as good" and "black as evil." We close the conversation with advice and tips on what to do about racism. Lamppostproductions.com ...
Aug 15, 2017•1 hr 14 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim How can we make our soul smile? Gratitude! In this show Karim shares insights from the Quran and Sunnah and a few tips to help you grow your capacity for gratitude. Personal Support Visit noorhuman.com Suggested exercise in this show- Life Timeline templates at https://coffeewithkarim.com/resources
Jul 28, 2017•26 min
Pledge a coffee today! www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim Karim begins by sharing a true story about fornication and reflects on the proper balance between quantity and quality of religious deeds and how acceptance of human imperfection leads to a type of spiritual liberation. Personal Support Visit noorhuman.com
Jul 21, 2017•27 min
Pledge a coffee today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim In this episode Karim shares some fun nerdy facts about the history of coffee and how Muslims shared this gift to the world and it's connection to Islamic spiritual paths (or Sufism)He ends the show by sharing some insights regarding the importance of Sufism as the heart of Islam, love of God in the Quran and how Sufism came to be an Islamic science. Personal Support Visit noorhuman.com
Jul 01, 2017•27 min
Karim introduces himself and shares a few tales of his experiences as an American Muslim during Ramadan. He also discusses the heroes of recent events in Portland, as well as the issue of terrorism. Pledge a coffee today! https://www.patreon.com/coffeewithkarim
May 25, 2017•18 min
