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American neuroscientist Daniel Abdul Rahman McBride was raised in a Catholic environment, but he was always searching for the truth. As a brain specialist, his research and questioning eventually led him to the Qur’an and Islam.
In this interview, Daniel explains how science and the Qur’an brought him closer to Islam.
Who was Shams Tabrizi?
Born in Tabriz around 1185, Shams was a wandering dervish, a fierce spiritual master, and a profound lover of God. He lived a life of complete detachment from worldly fame and possessions. In 1244, his divine encounter with Rumi in Konya sparked one of the most extraordinary spiritual friendships in history. Shams awakened Rumi from scholarly knowledge to the burning fire of divine love — a transformation that gave the world the timeless poetry of the Mathnawi and the whirling dervishes.
His words, preserved in the Maqalat, cut through illusions and awaken the soul to its true divine nature.
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Convey from me, even a single verse.
At Rihlatul-Ilm, our aim is to share the pure and authentic knowledge of Ahlus Sunnah wal Jama’ah — knowledge that softens the heart, refines the soul, and reconnects the Ummah to the path of light.
Everything in the world belongs to Rabbul Izza, Jalla Jalaluhu. We are only striving, day by day, to carry and spread what benefits. Every video is a small effort in خدمة الدين, a reminder of the beauty of Islam as it was lived, preserved, and taught.
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May Allah increase you in beneficial knowledge, grant you sincerity in learning, and make your efforts a means of nearness to Him. May He fill your hearts with love for Habibullah ﷺ.
Who was Rabi'a al-Adawiyya? Explore the life, teachings, and spiritual legacy of one of history’s most influential mystics. From divine love to radical devotion, this video examines how Rabi'a transformed Islamic spirituality and continues to inspire people centuries later.
