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Episode 51: Islamic Principles #17: Sufism
Sufism is a very important part of my life, and in previous episodes (17,19,20,21,22) I covered the spiritual discipline from the perspective of a practitioner. In this episode I approach Sufism from the perspective of a first principle to understanding our entire faith.
Episode Notes
Hadith Mentioned
Hadith of Gabriel
Selected Links
Imam Junayd
Imam Nawwawi’s Book of Remembrances
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