Dylan sat down with old friend Isaac Shah to discuss Isaac’s spiritual journey to the teachings of Islam. Isaac explains why he gave up making and listening to music in order to be true to his faith, and, among other things, they discuss the utility of religion in today’s modern age, the extremist side of religious ideology, sacrifice, and sticking to your faith.

00:28 How Dylan and Isaac met, reminiscing on bad grades and notable memories in high school
04:25 Learning about accountability, following through on creative pursuits
09:16 Issac recounts his personal journey from the creative world to the spiritual world
14:47 Isaac explains why how he fell into Islam and how it changed his whole worldview
20:00 Believe in something versus actually practicing it
24:12 Can you really be free to truly explore within a religious paradigm?
31:41 Who do Muslims pray five times a day?
36:44 Do the “good” aspects of religious ideology weigh out the “bad”? Do religious teachings and parables hold up today?
46:12 Riding the line between faith and extremism.
55:58 Isaac explains why he gave up music his life passion because it is forbidden in Islam. Discussing sacrifice.
1:12:14 Final remarks and closing sentiments

Isaac's links:
Instagram:   / beforeiwas1  
Short film:    • Live This Life For Your Afterlife  
Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...



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