{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64fc8470defa1f0011d1a4d6/67718a46310557bf4f4af1e2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Syria’s Struggle and Allah’s Promise: Insights from Dr. Shadee ElMasry","description":"<p>Syria has witnessed a remarkable victory in recent weeks, with a brutal dictator falling against all odds. What is the Islamic significance of this? How should we understand the concepts of victory and seeking Allah’s help? To delve deeper into this topic, we welcome Dr Shadee al-Masri back on the show to enlighten us about these crucial ideas of victory and seeking Allah’s assistance. How much do Allah’s help and victory rely on our actions, iman, and preparation? What are the religious implications of surrendering the struggle or feeling disheartened?</p><p><br></p><p>Become a member to ger access to exclusive monthly calls: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership</p><p><br></p><p>You can also support The Thinking Muslim through a one-time donation: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/Donate</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the audio version of the podcast:</p><p><br></p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7vXiAjVFnhNI3T9Gkw636a</p><p><br></p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-thinking-muslim/id1471798762</p><p><br></p><p>Sign up to Muhammad Jalal's newsletter: https://jalalayn.substack.com</p><p><br></p><p>Purchase our Thinking Muslim mug: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/merch</p><p><br></p><p>Find us on:</p><p><br></p><p>Squarespace: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com/membership</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter: https://twitter.com/thinking_muslim</p><p><br></p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Thinking-Muslim-Podcast-105790781361490</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkingmuslimpodcast/</p><p><br></p><p>Telegram: https://t.me/thinkingmuslim</p><p><br></p><p>BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thinkingmuslim.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>Host: https://twitter.com/jalalayn</p><p><br></p><p>Website Archive: https://www.thinkingmuslim.com</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>0:00 – Introduction</p><p>2:09 – Allah’s victory?</p><p>4:11 – Realists in Ummah</p><p>13:54 – Leaders in Ummah</p><p>17:40 – Competing obligations</p><p>28:28 – Allah’s intervention</p><p>35:45 – Wait for victory?</p><p>39:39 – Gaza’s victory</p><p>45:36 – Hypocrisy</p><p>49:54 – Believer’s mindset</p><p>56:36 – Importance of Dua</p><p>1:00:18 – Value of Tahhajud</p><p>1:02:39 – Battle of prophet</p><p>1:10:47 – Giving up</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Muhammad Jalal"}