Ep. 74: The Shama'il al-Muhammadiyya: Learning to Love - Hassan Lachheb

What is the Shama'il and how does it cultivate love for the Prophet? Shaykh Hassan Lachheb joins the podcast to discuss how the Shama'il is essential to building community and how we can learn from the fasting of the Prophet as we approach Ramadan. 0:47 - Building a Prophetic Community 5:38 - Balancing Service and Worship 8:00 - "Don't Make Me Lose My Prophet!" 14:05 - What is the Shama'il? 24:30 - Reviving the Shama'il as a Spiritual Exercise 30:52 - The Spiritual Chain of Transmission 33:58 - Connecting to the Prophet on a Deeper Level 41:53 - The Messenger is the Message 44:55 - Why Emphasize the Physical Qualities of the Messenger? 54:40 - The Habits of the Greats Are the Greatest Habits 56:03 - Are We Uncomfortable With Reverence? 1:00:10 - We Need the Love of the Prophet 1:06:29 - The Fasting of the Prophet 1:17:10 - Jihad and Liberation Theology of the Prophet 1:24:19 - Gaza is a Mirror 1:26:49 - A Gift of Salawat Please subscribe to the podcast and visit almadina.org for the latest episodes.