ISRA Academy Podcast

Conversations with Muslim scholars and thinkers from ISRA Academy and beyond, who explore topics related to faith, spirituality, and the challenges of our time. They offer knowledge that is both accessible and enriching.

ISRA Academy Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by ISRA Academy, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Nafs al-Lawwamah (The Self-Reproaching Self) - With Prof Mehmet Ozalp

  Aug 25, 202645 min

  What happens when we begin to recognise our faults, question our behaviour, and hold ourselves accountable? In this episode of our series on The 7 Levels of the Nafs, Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore Nafs al-Lawwamah — the Self-Reproaching Self. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:52 Three things that bring us into Nafs al-Lawwamah 06:28 Why Allah swears by this level of the nafs 12:20 Low self-worth and muhasabah 14:20 Traps of this level 21:46 Three key strategies for dealing with sin 24:33 Feeling hypocrisy at this level 36:50 If we lapse at this level, there’s still hope 41:55 Key take-home messages This episode is part of our series on The 7 Levels of the Nafs, exploring the journey of spiritual purification and inner transformation in Islam.

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  Why Did the Prophet Fight? Understanding His Military Engagements - With Dr Suleyman Sertkaya

  Aug 23, 20261h 3m

  Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the historical and Qur’anic context behind the Prophet Muhammad’s ﷺ military engagements in Madinah. The discussion examines why permission to fight was given, the objectives behind military expeditions, and how the Prophet’s actions are often misunderstood when removed from their broader context. Timestamps 00:00 Foundation steps the Prophet took in Madinah 07:56 Muir: The Prophet has a violent personality in Madinah 14:55 Many sīrah books focus on battles during the Madinah period 22:08 Human beings tend towards adventure and action 25:23 The Prophet was guided by revelation: what the Qur’an says 41:28 Why was permission given to fight in Madinah? 49:57 Objectives of permission to fight 52:55 Objectives of sariyyas (expeditions) 58:22 Conclusion

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  Logical Fallacies in Atheist Arguments - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

  Aug 11, 202631 min

  In discussions about faith and atheism, the conversation is often shaped not only by evidence, but also by the way arguments are constructed. In this episode, Dr Zuleyha Keskin speaks with Dr Omer Atilla Ergi about several common logical fallacies that frequently appear in arguments against belief in God. Together, they explore how these fallacies influence public discourse and why clear reasoning is essential when discussing questions of faith. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:27 Argument from ignorance 11:38 Shifting the burden of proof 21:56 Nietzsche: As modernity and science advance, belief in God declines 25:37 They fight with the God in their imagination Both Dr Omer Atilla Ergi and Dr Zuleyha Keskin teach in the Islamic Studies courses offered by ISRA Academy. For more info: https://www.isra.org.au/uni-courses/

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  The Charter of Madinah: A Solution for Today’s Divided World - With Dr Suleyman Sertkaya

  Aug 8, 202651 min

  More than 1,400 years ago, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ established the Charter of Madinah, bringing diverse religious, tribal and cultural communities together under a shared framework. Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores its principles of coexistence, religious freedom, cultural autonomy and shared responsibility and argues that this historic document can solve many of the problems we’re facing today. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 04:16 The last 100 years: turmoil after turmoil 15:17 Recognition of every community in Madinah 18:47 A timeless and ideal document 21:30 Everyone participates 24:00 Religious and cultural autonomy for each group 25:38 The Prophet ﷺ as mediator rather than judge 31:00 Islamic laws are binding upon Muslims only 34:25 The Charter as an overarching framework 37:15 Recognition of cultural differences and autonomy 40:23 Madinah as a protected territory and one ummah 46:35 Concluding comments

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  Guide for Youth Part 2 - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

  Aug 6, 202636 min

  This episode is part of the Risale-i Nur Series

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