Who is God? Time, Reality & The Soul in Islam - by Ousama Alshurafa

Who is God? Time, Reality & The Soul in Islam” featuring Ousama Alshurafa — it’s a philosophical and spiritual conversation exploring key Islamic themes: 

In this episode, Ousama Alshurafa — the founder of Muslim Hub Club and author of The Afterlife Manual — shares deep reflections on Islamic spirituality, existence, and the nature of human experience. 

Key Themes Discussed

1. Who Is God?

The discussion starts with exploring the nature of God — not just as a distant Creator, but as the reality behind existence, beyond how we normally perceive things. 

In Islam, God (Allah) is understood as the singular, all‑powerful, eternal Being — beyond comparison to anything in creation — and the origin and sustainer of everything. 

2. Reality vs. Appearance:

Not all that we see or experience is the ultimate truth, the episode suggests. What appears as “reality” could be shaped by our perceptions, mental frameworks, and social influences. 

3. The Nature of Time:

Time is discussed not as an absolute reality but as something intimately tied to human experience and creation. The idea is that past and future don’t “exist” in the same way as the present moment does — a common theme in spiritual and philosophical discourse. 

4. The Soul as Reality:

A main point is that the soul is the core of human existence — beyond body and external phenomena. In Islamic thought, the soul (ruh) is distinct from the physical body and is the essence that connects a person to God’s will and destiny. 

5. Worldly Challenges and Addictions:

The episode also addresses modern issues like addiction (including the mention of psychedelics/weed), viewing them as aspects of the human test in this life and discussing how spiritual perspectives can help overcome such challenges. 

6. Prayer and Spiritual Practice:

Prayer (salah) and devotion are discussed as essential practices that connect the believer to divine consciousness and help navigate reality beyond mere appearances. 

7. Identity, Sin & Personal Growth:

Toward the end of the episode, there’s focus on how personal identity and one’s relationship with sin fit into the broader spiritual journey of the Muslim. 

Watch the Podcast here.