Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
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In Conversation With Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (English) May 15, 2008

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karma theory is speculation, not scientific fact
“According to my knowledge, karma theory is simply a speculation”
2 min 52 sec
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the scientific method illustrated by Newton's apple
“What is that scientific formula? Observation, hypothesis, verification.”
5 min 40 sec
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the scientific method proves karma theory unverified
“What is that scientific formula? Observation, hypothesis, verification.”
2 min 47 sec
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karma theory fails the verification test
“This kind of logical ground is not available in karma theory”
39 sec
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God's differences create competition, not discrimination
“Discrimination in this case is nothing but wrong nomenclature”
21 sec
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cause and effect was itself created by God
“Yes, cause and effect is there. But what is it?”
1 min 37 sec
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onion metaphor for reaching truth through sincerity
“The bulb of an onion is hidden within its layers”
5 min 58 sec
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from sincerity to one truth to the need for prophets
“If you are sincere, then you are anxious, and you will try”
41 sec
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truth must be final to give conviction
“Yes, there is a final truth. Truth is final.”
1 min 43 sec
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why truth must be one, not many
“If you believe every woman is your mother, you lose conviction”
2 min 35 sec
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why humanity needs a prophet to know truth
“According to Islam, truth is the principle just according to nature”
2 min 23 sec
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what makes a guru trustworthy and unconditional
“What do you mean by an unconditional guru?”
4 min 45 sec
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full arc: choosing, testing, and finding a guru
“What do you mean by an unconditional guru?”
20 sec
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a guru is not God, just a trained teacher
“Guru is not God. Guru is not God.”
2 min 22 sec
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when to leave a guru and how to find one
“Till what time can one accept a guru unconditionally?”
29 sec
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honesty is the only test for a guru
“I think that there is only one criterion: honesty”
2 min 32 sec
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how Islam ended nature-worship and enabled science
“What makes you say Islam is the creator of the modern age?”
1 min 36 sec
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qawwam: man as organizer, not dictator, of the home
“There is a concept of qawwam in Islam. What is it?”
1 min 52 sec
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why wealthy people still need God
“His country is rich, so why do we worship God?”
3 min 42 sec
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wealth doesn't remove the need for God, distraction doesn't excuse us
“His country is rich, so why do we worship God?”
30 sec
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you are a taker, God is the giver
“You are not the creator. You are a taker.”
1 min 49 sec
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modern distraction is nothing new, sincerity beats it
“Can a modern man be like the companions of the Prophet?”
3 min 25 sec
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sincerity conquers distraction and drives repentance
“Can a modern man be like the companions of the Prophet?”
1 min 35 sec
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repentance is a universal, necessary corrective process
“What is the relevance of repentance?”
55 sec
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repentance as self-correction, not just guilt
“Repentance is a self-correction process”
54 sec
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divine guidance is an eternal light
“There is a verse in the Quran: God's light cannot be extinguished”
1 min 35 sec
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why weakness is actually a motivating strength
“You say our weaknesses are our strength. Explain?”
1 min 9 sec
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sincerity as the root of a positive personality
“How can one become a positive personality in life?”
19 sec
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sincerity is the greatest power a person has
“An insincere person cannot do anything”