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Uploaded: 22 Mar 2026 (7 months ago) · Shared: 23 Mar 2026
Duration: 25:18
Uploaded: 22 Mar 2026 (7 months ago) · Shared: 23 Mar 2026
Duration: 25:18
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Why do we suffer? Is there a deeper purpose behind it? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr Zuleyha Keskin and Prof Mehmet Ozalp explore thehidden dimensions of pain, from the role of the nafs and intention to the impact of modern life. This episode invites you to rethink suffering, not as something purely negative, but as something that may carry meaning, protection, and even transformation.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:24 What is suffering
04:29 Three causes of suffering
11:40 Suffering due to natural causes
17:16 Pain is needed as a means of protection
21:20 The meaning we give to pain impacts how we cope with suffering
Both Prof Mehmet Ozalp and Dr Zuleyha Keskin teach in the Islamic Studies courses offered by ISRA Academy. For more info: https://www.isra.org.au/uni-courses/
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Who are ISRA Academy?ISRA Academy is a renowned institution committed to promoting a deeper understanding of Islam. Our channel serves as a digital hub for individuals of all backgrounds who wish to explore Islam's teachings, history, culture, and impact on the world. We provide university level courses in Islamic Studies and the Arabic language. These are offered through Charles Sturt University in Australia and are entirely online, accessible from anywhere worldwide.
What is to Suffer?Suffering, or pain in a broad sense may be an experience of unpleasantness or aversion, possibly associated with the perception of harm or threat of harm in an individual. Suffering is the basic element that makes up the negative valence of affective phenomena. The opposite of suffering is pleasure or happiness. Suffering is often categorized as physical or mental. It may come in all degrees of intensity, from mild to intolerable. Factors of duration and frequency of occurrence usually compound those of intensity.
What is Islam?One of the major religions of the world, Islam literally translates to "submission," as a follower of Islam (Muslims) devotes their life to that of their God. The religion began with the teachings of Muhammad in the 7th century. The theology of Islam is based on the Qur'an, which was given to Muhammad by God. Some of the major fundamental principles of Islam include the Five Pillars, which hope to unite all Muslims into a community. Two different factions of Muslims exist - the majority are known as Sunni, with a small percentage known as Shi'a - both predominantly reside throughout the Middle East. Muhammad died in 632 AD and the religion of Islam formally started after his death. The Quran was formally compiled and finalised in 650 AD, prior to which it was 'memorised' and written across many parchments.
