The Quest for Truth: Unveiling the Soul with Dr. Abdallah Rothman

In this episode of EZ Conversations, Dr. Abdallah Rothman discusses his journey to Islam and his lifelong pursuit of understanding the human soul. Engaging in a deep exploration of self, spirituality, and psychology, Dr. Rothman shares how his experiences across various cultures and religious traditions culminated in his embrace of Islam. He emphasizes the importance of the heart, the ego, and the intellect in achieving wholeness and submission to God. Dr. Rothman also touches on the limitations of current psychological practices and the potential for integrating Islamic principles to achieve more profound healing. Listeners will gain insights into the intersection of faith and psychology and the continuous journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth. Dr. Abdallah Rothman is the Founder and Director of Dar al-Shifaa, the Head of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College, and the co-founder and President of the International Association of Islamic Psychology. He holds an MA and a PhD in psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Board-Certified Registered Art Therapist (ATR-BC). Links: www.abdallahrothman.com www.dar-al-shifaa.com YouTube: @DrAbdallahRothman Instagram: @daralshifaa_wellbeing 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 01:24 Dr. Rothman's Journey to Islam 02:19 The Essence of Psychology and the Soul 05:31 Exploring Different Cultures and Spiritual Practices 08:01 Finding Commonality in Human Experience 23:48 The Turning Point: Embracing Islam 47:21 Embracing Loss and Finding Freedom 48:05 Understanding Shame in Islam 49:38 Misinterpretation and Manipulation of Religion 52:54 The Role of the Heart in Healing 53:52 Integrating Western Psychology with Islamic Teachings 01:06:58 The Concept of Nafs and Ego 01:14:23 The Importance of the Heart in Spirituality 01:23:58 The Role of the Intellect and Wisdom 01:28:17 Conclusion and Resources Sponsors of the Podcast: BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy WeShape: https://weshape.postaffiliatepro.com/scripts/dcfogwyuk?a_aid=FurkhanDandia&a_bid=d7508fa8 for 35% all plans. Aura: https://aura.com/ez10 for a free two-week trial Plunge: https://plunge.com/ez Mint Mobile: ⁠https://trymintmobile.com/ezconversations for 15$ for an unlimited cell phone plan Mental: ⁠https://getmental.com/ez NuCalm: https://nucalm.com/free-trial?/ref=ez for a one-week free trial Descript: https://get.descript.com/EZ for creating podcast episodes LeanWorlds: https://get.learnworlds.com/EZCONVERSATIONS Dr. Lewis Nutrition: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ez Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.ca/Pursuit-Self-Love-Uplifting-Messages-Reflections-ebook/dp/B0C4D1XYL1⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe to the EZ Reflections Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ez-reflections-newsletter.beehiiv.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices