Chapter
The Capacity of Humans to be Either Angels or Devils
29:29 - 39:14 (09:44)
Humans have the capacity to be anything from an animal to an angel or a devil, based on their choices between desire and worship, righteousness and wickedness, and how much they allow their desires to control them, and this choice can choose to worship God lovingly and obey Him, and even surpass the angels in rank, by living a life in accordance with the same.
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This podcast discusses the importance of God and the hereafter in Islam, as it allows for a greater understanding and context of the difficulties faced in this world.
29:29 - 34:41 (05:12)
Summary
This podcast discusses the importance of God and the hereafter in Islam, as it allows for a greater understanding and context of the difficulties faced in this world. The existence of a higher power provides a sense of divine recourse and understanding beyond human limitations.
ChapterThe Capacity of Humans to be Either Angels or Devils
Episode#352 – Omar Suleiman: Islam
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
This podcast explores the idea that humans have the capacity for both moral and immoral behavior, choosing to either pursue their desires over everything else or to discipline themselves to seek a greater reward through service and devotion.
34:41 - 39:14 (04:32)
Summary
This podcast explores the idea that humans have the capacity for both moral and immoral behavior, choosing to either pursue their desires over everything else or to discipline themselves to seek a greater reward through service and devotion.