Al-Haydari Catalog

Philosophy and Mystical Gnosis

Epistemology and Intellect

The philosophical inquiry into human knowledge, reason, and rational argument.

75 videos

9 min
Acting Without Evidence is Void Even if it Matches the Truth
العمل بغیر دلیل باطل وان وافق الحق
A discussion on the importance of epistemological and legal evidence (dalil) in religious practice and the invalidity of baseless action.
28 Oct 2017
47 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 11
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 11
A comparative study of the theory of knowledge (epistemology) as understood in Islamic and Western philosophical traditions.
9 Jul 2017
40 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 10
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 10
The tenth lesson in a series comparing Islamic and Western approaches to the foundations of knowledge.
4 Jul 2017
40 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 9
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 9
A lesson focusing on the divergent and convergent points of epistemology in Islamic and Western intellectual history.
2 Jul 2017
37 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 8
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 8
The eighth installment of the series exploring the nature of knowledge from Islamic and Western perspectives.
20 Jun 2017
40 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 7
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 7
A comparative lesson on the sources and limits of human knowledge in Islamic and Western thought.
18 Jun 2017
35 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 6
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 6
The sixth lesson in the series analyzing epistemological frameworks in the East and West.
13 Jun 2017
36 min
Epistemology Between Islamic Thought and Western Thought, Episode 5
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 5
A lesson comparing the criteria for truth and certainty in Islamic and Western epistemologies.
11 Jun 2017
1 h 1 min
Epistemology between Islamic and Western Thought, Episode 4
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 4
A comparative study of epistemology, examining the foundations of knowledge in both the Islamic intellectual tradition and Western philosophy.
6 Jun 2017
1 h 1 min
Epistemology between Islamic and Western Thought, Episode 3
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 3
The third lecture in a series comparing the theories of knowledge found in Islamic and Western intellectual frameworks.
4 Jun 2017
38 min
Epistemology between Islamic and Western Thought, Episode 2
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 2
The second episode of a series analyzing the differences and similarities in epistemological approaches between East and West.
30 May 2017
46 min
Epistemology between Islamic and Western Thought, Episode 1
نظرية المعرفة بين الفكر الإسلامي والفكر الغربي 1
The introductory lecture in a series comparing Islamic and Western theories of knowledge.
28 May 2017
42 min
The Geography of Sources of Religious Knowledge
جغرافية مصادر المعرفة الدينية
An inquiry into the foundational sources and epistemological framework underlying religious knowledge.
10 Nov 2016
19 min
Methods of Acquiring Knowledge
طرق تحصيل العلم
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses the methods and ways of acquiring knowledge.
2 Feb 2016
4 min
Reason and Demonstration Are the Proof in Our Time, Not Transmitted Sources
العقل والاستدلال هو الحجة في زماننا وليس النقل
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari argues that rational demonstration ('aql) rather than solely transmitted texts (naql) serves as the primary proof in contemporary times.
23 Dec 2015
11 min
The Laws of Human Thought
قوانین اندیشه بشری
This video explores the fundamental rules and principles governing human reasoning and thought.
4 Aug 2015
11 min
Laws of Human Thought
قوانين الفكر البشري
This lecture by His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores the fundamental rules and laws governing human reasoning and thought.
12 Jan 2014
14 min
Know the Truth, and You Will Know Its People
اعرف الحق تعرف أهله
A discussion on the epistemological principle that objective truth should serve as the criterion for recognizing righteous figures rather than vice versa.
31 Jul 2013
53 min
The Correct Methodology in Understanding Religious Knowledge (Part 3)
المنهج الصحيح في فهم المعارف الدينية ق 3
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues exploring the correct methodology for understanding religious teachings.
4 Mar 2013
55 min
The Correct Methodology in Understanding Religious Knowledge (Part 1)
المنهج الصحيح في فهم المعارف الدينية ق 1
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari outlines the foundational methodology for engaging with religious heritage and knowledge.
4 Mar 2013
47 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity - Part 20
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (20)
The twentieth part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari offering philosophical reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
20 Feb 2020
1 h 4 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity - Part 17
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (17)
The seventeenth part of a series of lectures by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari offering philosophical reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
22 Jan 2020
49 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (14)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (14)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
25 Dec 2019
46 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (13)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (13)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
24 Dec 2019
44 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (1)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (1)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari begins a series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
24 Dec 2019
51 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (9)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (9)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
24 Dec 2019
48 min
Reflections on Modernity and Postmodernity (2)
تأملات في الحداثة وما بعد الحداثة (2)
In this lesson, His Eminence Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his series of reflections on modernity and postmodernity.
24 Dec 2019
49 min
Dialogue with Atheists (54) - Proofs for the Existence of God, First: The Proof of Contingency and Necessity (6)
حوار مع الملحدين (54) براهين إثبات وجود الله الأول: برهان الوجوب والإمكان (6)
Episode 54 of the Dialogue with Atheists series, focusing on the proof of contingency and necessity for the existence of God.
14 Mar 2019
1 h 4 min
Dialogue with Atheists (50): Proofs for the Existence of God - First: The Proof of Necessity and Possibility (2)
حوار مع الملحدين (50) براهين إثبات وجود الله الأول: برهان الوجوب والإمكان (2)
This lecture presents the second part of the philosophical proof of necessity and possibility for the existence of God, addressing atheistic perspectives.
28 Feb 2019
59 min
Dialogue with Atheists (46): Classification of Proofs for the Existence of God (4)
حوار مع الملحدين (46) - تصنيف أدلة وجود الله (4)
The fourth part of the sub-series classifying and discussing the philosophical arguments for the existence of God.
10 Jan 2019
1 h 5 min
Dialogue with Atheists (44): Classification of Proofs for the Existence of God (2)
حوار مع الملحدين (44) - تصنيف أدلة وجود الله (2)
The second part of the sub-series classifying and discussing the philosophical arguments for the existence of God.
3 Jan 2019
1 h 0 min
Dialogue with Atheists (43): Classification of Proofs for the Existence of God (1)
حوار مع الملحدين (43) - تصنيف أدلة وجود الله (1)
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari begins a new sub-series within the Dialogue with Atheists series, classifying the various proofs for the existence of God.
2 Jan 2019
45 min
Dialogue with Atheists (41) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (12)
حوار مع الملحدين (41) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (12)
The twelfth part of the dialogue series addressing atheism and the philosophical and theological proofs for the existence of God.
13 Dec 2018
54 min
Dialogue with Atheists (40) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (11)
حوار مع الملحدين (40) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (11)
The eleventh part of the dialogue series addressing atheism and the proofs for the existence of God.
12 Dec 2018
48 min
Discussions on the Renewal of Religious Thought (4)
مطارحات في تجديد الفكر الديني (4)
The fourth episode in the series focusing on the methodologies and challenges of renewing contemporary religious thought.
9 Dec 2018
51 min
Dialogue with Atheists (39) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (10)
حوار مع الملحدين (39) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (10)
The tenth part of the dialogue series addressing atheism and the proofs for the existence of God.
6 Dec 2018
45 min
Dialogue with Atheists (Episode 36) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (Part 7)
حوار مع الملحدين (36) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (7)
In this episode, Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari continues his discussion on the proofs and arguments for the existence of God as part of his ongoing dialogue with atheists.
28 Nov 2018
57 min
Dialogue with Atheists (Episode 35) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (6)
حوار مع الملحدين (35) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (6)
An episode from the series 'Dialogue with Atheists', focusing on the philosophical and theological arguments for the existence of God.
21 Apr 2018
1 h 1 min
Dialogue with Atheists (33) - Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? (4)
حوار مع الملحدين (33) - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ (4)
An episode from the series 'Dialogue with Atheists' focusing on philosophical and rational proofs for the existence of God.
10 Mar 2018
53 min
Dialogue with Atheists: Episode 29
حوار مع الملحدين 29
An episode from a series dedicated to addressing atheistic arguments and discussing the existence of God through reason and theology.
27 Jan 2018
3 min
Thought Dies When It Becomes Sacred
الفكر يموت إذا صار مقدساً
A short clip or lecture discussing the dangers of sacralizing human thought and its impact on intellectual vitality.
21 Jan 2018
53 min
Dialogue with Atheists 28 - What are the Most Important Questions that Have Baffled the Human Mind? 2
حوار مع الملحدين 28 - ما هي أهم الأسئلة التي حيرت العقل البشري؟ 2
Part of a series of dialogues addressing atheism, focusing on fundamental existential and philosophical questions.
20 Jan 2018
58 min
Dialogue with Atheists 27 - What are the most important questions that have baffled the human mind?
حوار مع الملحدين 27 - ما هي أهم الأسئلة التي حيرت العقل البشري؟
The 27th episode in a series of dialogues with atheists, focusing on fundamental existential and philosophical questions.
13 Jan 2018
53 min
Dialogue with Atheists 26: Is There Evidence for the Existence of God? Part 3
حوار مع الملحدين 26 - هل هناك دليل على وجود الله؟ 3
The third part of a discussion within the 'Dialogue with Atheists' series addressing the philosophical and theological proofs for the existence of God.
30 Dec 2017
6 min
Sayyid al-Haydari and the Fallacies Committed by Some Opponents of His Thought
السيد الحيدري والمغالطات التي يرتكبها بعض المخالفين لفكره
A lecture addressing and refuting logical fallacies and misconceptions raised by critics of Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari's intellectual project.
20 Dec 2017
9 min
There Are No Red Lines in Religious Knowledge
لا وجود لخطوط حمراء في المعرفة الدينية
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari argues for the necessity of unrestricted inquiry and critical thinking within the field of religious studies.
1 Aug 2017
54 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 22
حوار مع الملحدين 22
A continuation of the dialogue series addressing the challenges posed by atheism to religious belief.
5 Jul 2017
43 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 20
حوار مع الملحدين 20
Further discussion on the philosophical and theological arguments surrounding atheism and the existence of God.
21 Jun 2017
31 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 19
حوار مع الملحدين 19
Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari addresses specific atheistic critiques of religious doctrine and metaphysics.
19 Jun 2017
46 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 18
حوار مع الملحدين 18
An ongoing dialogue exploring the rational foundations of faith versus atheistic worldviews.
14 Jun 2017
38 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 16
حوار مع الملحدين 16
Part of a series of dialogues and discussions addressing atheism and theological challenges from a religious and philosophical perspective.
7 Jun 2017
40 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 15
حوار مع الملحدين 15
The fifteenth installment in a series exploring the intellectual discourse between religious thought and atheism.
5 Jun 2017
44 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 13
حوار مع الملحدين 13
Part of a series of dialogues addressing the intellectual challenges posed by atheism.
29 May 2017
50 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 12
حوار مع الملحدين 12
A discussion focused on the philosophical critique of atheism and the defense of religious worldviews.
24 May 2017
49 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 11
حوار مع الملحدين 11
The eleventh episode in a series of dialogues exploring the relationship between faith and atheism.
22 May 2017
43 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 10
حوار مع الملحدين 10
The tenth episode in a series of discussions addressing the philosophical foundations of atheism.
17 May 2017
36 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 9
حوار مع الملحدين 9
The ninth episode in a series of dialogues addressing atheistic thought and theological responses.
15 May 2017
43 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 8
حوار مع الملحدين 8
Part of a series of dialogues or lectures addressing atheism and theological challenges from a religious and philosophical perspective.
10 May 2017
36 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 5
حوار مع الملحدين 5
Part of a series of dialogues or lectures addressing atheism and theological challenges from a religious and philosophical perspective.
1 May 2017
40 min
Dialogue with Atheists, Episode 1
حوار مع الملحدين 1
The first episode in a series dedicated to engaging in intellectual dialogue and theological discussion with atheists.
17 Apr 2017
6 min
The Necessity of Revolutionizing Minds Before Enlightening Them
ضرورة تثوير العقول قبل تنويرها
A lecture discussing the intellectual priority of transforming thought processes and critical reasoning as a prerequisite for enlightenment.
15 Jan 2017
9 min
The Necessity of Distinguishing Between Doubt Before Faith and Doubt After Faith
ضرورة التمييز بين الشك ما قبل الايمان والشك ما بعد الايمان
This video explores the philosophical and theological distinction between skepticism or doubt experienced before attaining faith versus doubt that occurs after faith.
7 Feb 2016
45 min
The Perfect Man Theory - Episode 18
نظرية الإنسان الكامل (18)
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discusses whether visions and dreams from non-infallible individuals serve as valid proof in religious epistemology.
28 Dec 2015
3 min
Knowledge Is the Basis of Divine Proximity and Distance
معرفت اساس قُرب و بُعد الهی
This video examines how true knowledge serves as the foundation for drawing closer to or moving away from God.
4 Aug 2015
5 min
No Sanctity for the Statement of Any Scholar
لا قدسية لقول أحد من العلماء
A short clip featuring Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari discussing scholarly views and critical thinking.
22 Jan 2015
5 min
Critique of the Orientalist Reading of Islamic Thought
نقد القراءة الاستشراقية للفكر الاسلامي
A short video clip featuring Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari offering a critique of orientalist approaches to Islamic thought.
18 Jan 2015
7 min
Distinguishing Between Scholarly Necessity and Sectarian Necessity
التمييز بين الضرورة العلمائية والضرورة المذهبية
A short discussion on the methodological difference between universally accepted scholarly necessities and narrow sectarian viewpoints.
18 Oct 2014
9 min
The Role of Reason in Understanding the Noble Quran
دور العقل في فهم القرآن الكريم
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari explores the role and function of reason ('aql) in comprehending the Quranic text.
10 Jun 2014
7 min
The Greatest Wisdom is Man's Self-Knowledge
أعظم الحكمة معرفة الإنسان نفسه
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari speaks on the supreme wisdom of human self-knowledge.
18 May 2014
9 min
The Dangers of Closed-Minded Thought
آفات الفكر الإنغلاقي
A lecture addressing the negative impacts and intellectual pitfalls of sectarianism and closed-mindedness toward differing thoughts.
28 Jan 2014
10 min
Impact of the Akhbari Methodology on the Shi'i Mind
آثار المنهج الأخباري على العقل الشيعي
His Eminence, the religious authority (marja') Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari examines how the Akhbari approach to religious texts has historically influenced Shi'i thought and intellect.
10 Dec 2013
12 min
The Reformist Project of Allama al-Haydari
المشروع الإصلاحي للعلامة الحيدري
A comprehensive overview of the intellectual and religious reform project advanced by Sayyid Kamal al-Haydari.
5 Aug 2013
57 min
The Centrality of the Noble Quran in Religious Knowledge (Episode 3, Part 3)
محورية القرآن الكريم في المعرفة الدينية ق 3 - 3
Continues the discussion on the fundamental centrality of the Quran in religious epistemology.
27 Feb 2013
1 h 8 min
Indexing Tawhid Researches and Sources
فهرسة أبحاث التوحيد ومصادره
An introductory or structural session outlining the research topics, methodology, and primary sources for the study of divine unity.
23 Jan 2013
1 h 26 min
Refuting the Theory of Attributing a Limit to God (Episode 14)
الرد على نظرية إثبات الحد لله تعالى ق(14)
This episode addresses arguments regarding divine transcendence over physical limits.
23 Jan 2013