{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 130 - Jungian Psychology &amp; Ibn Arabi Metaphysics: The Secrets of the Soul | Dr. Samir Mahmoud","description":"In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Samir Mahmoud joins us for a deep dive into the intersections of Islamic spirituality and Jungian psychology. We explore how classical Islamic thinkers like Ibn Arabi, Al-Ghazali, and Ibn Sina understood the soul, and how their insights resonate - and diverge - from the work of Carl Jung.&amp;nbsp; We discuss the concepts of individuation, shadow work, and archetypes alongside Islamic notions of tazkiyat al-nafs, fana\u2019, and qalb. Dr. Samir sheds light on the imaginal realm (\u02bfalam al-mith\u0101l) as articulated by Ibn Arabi, and how it challenges modern materialist worldviews. Drawing on Jung\u2019s Red Book, Ibn Arabi\u2019s Wahdat al-Wujud, and Henry Corbin\u2019s comparisons, this conversation uncovers the symbolic dimension of dreams, the structure of the soul, and the journey to wholeness from both Islamic and psychological perspectives.&amp;nbsp; Whether you\u2019re a seeker, student, or simply curious about the inner life, this episode opens a rare portal into the metaphysical heart of being. Please email us your comments, feedback, and questions at: boysinthecave@gmail.com, and leave a review and 5-star rating on iTunes! Check out our book club! - https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/boysinthecave\/membership Check out our website \u2013 boysinthecave.com Follow us on: Facebook \u2013https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/boysinthecave\/ Instagram \u2013 @boysinthecave Twitter \u2013 @boysinthecave Become a Patreon today! https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/boysinthecave ","author_name":"Boys In The Cave","author_url":"https:\/\/boysinthecave.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/37644135\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/37644135"}