Why I'm Not A "Muslim" & Why "Islam" Isn't My "Religion"

Episode 55: Every single day I come across uses of the words "Islam", "Muslim" and their various derivatives that I think are scripturally, philosophically and pragmatically bankrupt. All this reveals a fundamental and widespread misunderstanding, one which obscures truth and wisdom, as well as preventing deeper relationships and genuine cooperation amongst human beings. If we are to make any serious progress and align ourselves to Reality, we must differentiate between what is existential and conventional, what is universal and particular, what is clariying and what is misleading. But have a watch / listen, and let me know if I'm barking up the wrong tree. 0:00 - Why this conversation is critical 5:25 - If I'm not a "Muslim", what am I? 9:40 - Oversimplification & pervasive idolatry 13:42 - What the "labels" in revelation tell us 24:49 - Uppercase identites vs lowercase states 30:57 - Stated beliefs are completely irrelevant 37:54 - What matters far more than stated beliefs 45:55 - More analysis of key verses 57:00 - Proper language & substance are vital 1:06:35 - "Islam" & "Muslim": examples of confusion 1:15:20 - The martial arts analogy 1:21:35 - A universal, existential, practical framework 1:33:20 - More contemporary problematic examples -- JOIN ME ON A LIVE COURSE: Club Revelation: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/club-revel... CHECK OUT MY ON-DEMAND COURSES: Transform My Prayer: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/transform-... Last Day Leader: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/last-day-l... READ MY WRITINGS: Check out my written reflections here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/newsletter LET'S CONNECT: Telegram: https://t.me/joinchat/VgL9t76IpQIMy3aY LinkedIn:   / iqbalnasim   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5306Y1X... SUPPORT THE MISSION: As a matter of principle, I have chosen to make all my online output freely available, and so it relies entirely on voluntary contributions. If you like what I do and would like to support, you can find out more here: https://www.iqbalnasim.com/support-th...