ILN EP 161: Islamic Philosophy, Part II - Listen - I Learned

ILN EP 161: Islamic Philosophy, Part II

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Pat was feeling submissive so Ben finished him off with the ultimate submission move: Islam. In this episode, Ben rounds out our discussion about Islamic philosophy with a stirring overview of the Sufi GOAT Ibn Arabi and his face-melting concept call Wahdat-ul-Wujud, or "The Unity of Being." Essentially, we are each and all the multiplicity of creation emanated by Allah's Oneness. God is all that truly exists and we are but shadows made discernible by his light. Whatever that means. Listen to learn more, stupid! And don't forget to check out our Patreon for more nonsense! patreon.com/ILearnedNothing

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