Zara and Muazzam speak to Mohammed Isaaq about ‘finding’ or ‘knowing’ yourself and ultimately, God, through travel. Isaaq explains how this desire has always been a reality for humans, and the ways in which it has evolved in the modern day. He talks about the importance of intention and introspection when travelling, and the essential quality that traveller’s must possess: courage.
What We Talk About In This Episode
- Isaaq briefly explains the science behind his ‘Knowing Yourself’ workshop
- What role does travel play in ‘knowing yourself?’
- Imam al Ghazali and his physical journey for the sake of spiritual growth
- The innate desire of humans to travel
- How intentions affect your experience of travel. What do we seek?
- Inward realities of a physical journey
- How the concept of ‘finding oneself’ through travel is universal and not limited to a specific religion
- Writing travelogues / vlogging journeys as a medium of reflection
- Sharing travel experiences- the danger of losing sight of one’s intentions
- Why has the idea of travelling to ‘find oneself’ become a cheesy cliche?
- The necessity of ‘courage’ for a true traveller
- Rumi’s story of the parrot and merchant as an analogy for travellers
- How to gain the courage to truly travel; the advice of Imam Shafi’i
Things / People Mentioned in this Episode
- ‘Knowing Yourself’ workshop, delivered by Mohammed Isaaq. Find out about the next scheduled workshop here.
- Abd al-Salam Ibn Mashish– a sufi saint, buried in Morocco.
Mohammed Isaaq is a teacher by profession. He has travelled extensively and delivers workshops in the UK and around the world based on the four temperaments. Connect with him on Instagram. Find out more information about the ‘Knowing Yourself’ workshop here.
