#015 - Professor Saiyad Ahmad on Quranic Theurgy and Islamic Esotericism

What is Islamic Esotericism, or Quranic Theurgy, and how does it relate to the Solomonic method in ceremonial magic in the Western grimoiric tradition? Professor Saiyad Ahmad has both deep practical experience with Islamic magical techniques, and deep scholarly experience. He holds both a Ph. D. as well as an M. A. in Islamic Studies from Princeton University. He also obtained an M. A. in Arabic Language and Literature from Indiana University among many other educational endeavors, including, teaching for eight years at the American University in Cairo. You don’t want to miss this highly enlightening conversation on Islamic ceremonial magic and esotericism! Professor Ahmad’s online resources:https://www.facebook.com/DrSaiyadAhmad/http://nuqta.net/*********Subscribe to Glitch Bottle!*********---------------------------------iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1235137914Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alexander-eth/glitch-bottleYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/glitchbottle