#08 / 'Waswas' the whisperings of demons

Episode 8.
For the title of this lecture I’ve used the Islamic term ‘Waswas’
in place of Christian term ‘Obsession’ to describe the experience
itself but used the Christian / Western term ‘Demons’ in place of
Djinns to illustrate the universal aspect of this experience.
Please note this is not to diminish either faith it’s simply that
the parallels offer a good reference point for my listeners.
 I would ask for the duration of this podcast to park your
assumptions and keep an open mind as we explore this subject.
 


There are some very obvious parallels between Waswas and mental
health problems. I'm not suggesting that mental health problems
are all Waswas, that is clearly not the case.  I do suggest
the sources may not all be internal. Either way if you are
experiencing some of the symptoms described in this podcast go
and see both a mental health professional and seek spiritual
guidance.   


Sources:
Original video: https://youtu.be/U79YMKWu_3w
'Miracles and the Miraculous in Medieval Germanic and Latin
Literature' edited by K.E. Olsen, A. Harbus and T. Hofstra 'Il
combattimento spirituale’ Lorenzo Scupoli  
'Spiritual Experiences', 'Secrets of Heaven', both by Emanuel
Swedenborg,
'The Mirror Of Perfection' by Brother Leo of Assisi.  

Links:
https://www.islamicboard.com/manners-and-purification-of-the-soul/134304731-overcome-waswas-shaythans-whispers-worship.html
https://thejosephplan.org/symptoms-of-demonic-influence-or-attack/
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emanuel_Swedenborg
http://www.keyholejourney.com Jerry Marzinsky
http://catholicharboroffaithandmorals.com/St.%20Francis%20of%20Assisi%20and%20the%20Devil.html
  


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