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 77 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

ISRA Academy hosts ISRA Academy Podcast, a religion show with 77 episodes published.

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  Deism Unveiled: Is a God Who Doesn’t Intervene Possible? - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

  Oct 2, 202622 min

  Dr. Omer Atilla Ergi explains deism—the belief in a Creator who sets natural laws but does not reveal or intervene—and contrasts it with Islamic teachings on revelation, prophecy, and moral responsibility. The episode discusses philosophical challenges to deism, reasons people are drawn to it, and analogies (robots, children) that highlight the need for guidance and gratitude in a purposeful human life.

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  The Prophetic Method of Education - With Dr Suleyman Sertkaya

  Sep 30, 202631 min

  In this talk, Dr Suleyman Sertkaya explores the Prophetic method of education, reflecting on how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught, nurtured and guided those around him with wisdom, compassion and insight. This lecture was recorded as part of ISRA and Quba Mosque’s event, The Legacy of the Beloved: Reflections on the Life and Example of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

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  Religious but Rude? When Faith Doesn't Fix Character

  Sep 25, 202630 min

  In this episode Dr. Zuleyha Keskin explores why someone can appear religious yet display poor character: from manipulating faith for personal gain to four common reasons: incomplete understanding, focusing on rituals while ignoring character, justifying bad behavior, and blind spots. She emphasises the role of self-awareness, emotional intelligence, prophetic compassion, and seeking honest feedback (muhasabah) as paths toward genuine spiritual transformation.

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  Can Nature Create? - With Dr Omer Atilla Ergi

  Sep 25, 202636 min

  In this episode of our Risale-i Nur Series, Dr Omer Atilla Ergi reads and explains The Twenty-Third Flash from Said Nursi’s The Flashes. Can nature really create? Through Nursi’s powerful arguments, Dr Ergi explores the claims that things come into existence through nature, causes, or by themselves, and why Nursi argues that creation ultimately points to a Creator.

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  Nafs Al-Mutma'innah (The Tranquil Self) - With Prof Mehmet Ozalp

  Sep 21, 202629 min

  What does it look like when the inner struggle begins to settle and the heart becomes more at peace with Allah? In this episode of our series on The 7 Levels of the Nafs, Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Zuleyha Keskin explore Nafs al-Mutma’innah — the Tranquil Self. Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 01:47 Three features of this level 10:18 Being in the water analogy 13:42 Muraqaba (self-supervision) and Ihsan 16:54 Qur’anic verse mentioning Nafs al-Mutma’innah 19:40 “In the remembrance of Allah do hearts find rest” 22:53 True reliance can only take place at this level 27:05 What needs to happen next 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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