In the Moment with Mamoon

This video gives a concise summary of why all Muslims believe in actual physical combative jihad (qital) and why this teaching in Islam is far more ethical than international law. A clear, common sense example is given which demonstrates that true 'jihad' is a universal value that all honest people would honour and consider brave.

This episode answers a question I've received from a subscriber more than once - is it legitimate jihad to kill Israeli civilians who are in illegally occupied Palestinian territory? Following on from the previous episode on the rules of Jihad, this time we take it a step further…

In Islam, there are 10 rules of war that are unchangeable and enshrined in the Quran and Sunnah. This episode - the first in our new series of daily spiritual downloads - explores them in the context of modern-day warfare. The book: www. InsideTheSoulOfIslam.com If you want to deepen your connection with Allah, become your best self and improve all your relationships, watch The Switch Masterclass...

This audio is taken from a live talk I gave at my home during our monthly gatherings of Zikr (the spiritual practice of bringing Allah to mind). It touches upon the true purpose of our lives, how to bring ourselves into harmony with the rest of the Universe, and how Islam deals with objective morality without becoming overly harsh and judgmental, while simultaneously purifying us from these negati...

I've been having a series of insights lately on how to dramatically improve my relationship with my creative flow. In this episode, I present 3 "switches" that can open the flood gates to your creative productivity and flow.

There are 3 very specific ways in which The Psychological Switch enhances your life. It took me over a decade of experience coaching people through The Switch to finally realise and precisely pinpoint exactly what occurs for literally everyone who 'flips the switch'. It all boils down to these 3 remarkable life-upgrades.

How do you keep your cool when your kids are driving you barmy mad?! In this episode I share what I consider to be the 'master skill' of parenting that has lead hundreds of parents around the world to develop a deeper connection with their kids and deal more elegantly with all kinds of tantrums and playing up.

This episode answers a big question for married people… and just about anyone who lives in the same building as anyone else? How do I get the other person to change their behaviour. We see what this looks like when we're aware of The Psychological Reality and how it could dramatically improve your marriage.

In Season 2 of the podcast, we aim to address the relevance of The Psychological Switch to different areas of life. Today as we kick off the season, we dive right into a juicy question that comes up a lot in relationship coaching: How do you know when it's finally time to leave a marriage?

We often hear people talk about avoiding 'toxic people', but today we explore something even more damaging to your success and happiness in life: Toxic Goals. This manifestation of the Psychological Illusion fills us with anxiety, stress and needless worry around our goals… and the antidote is available in today's episode.

This episode shares one of the most powerful metaphors I've ever heard pointing out the distinction between actually understanding the Psychological Switch versus saying that we understand it, but our lives remain unchanged. If you're ready for a wake up call… this is it!

One of the most insidious manifestations of the Psychological Illusion is the "I'll be happy when…" trap. The good news is that the illusory future moment when you can finally be happy… is already here! As we wake up from this illusion, our minds quiet down and we become more present, without effort.

The most common question students ask me about presence every single time I teach it is: How do I stay present for longer? How can I shift into a permanent state of presence? There are two ways. Discover both by becoming present now and listening in.

In this powerful session, you'll discover the psychological secret to mindfulness, living in the present moment, well-being and inner peace. Pretty cool, eh? When we recognise the true source of mental noise and clutter, our minds are automatically quietened, freed up and we become effortlessly present.

One of the greatest benefits of living in the present moment is that our minds become fertile for insightful wisdom. This episode explores this connection and the role of understanding the Psychological Reality in further quieting our minds.

When we explore presence, we discover that our natural, default state is inner peace. We think our way into insecurity, fear and negativity. This episode explores this connection which frees us from taking our negative thinking too seriously.

This episode gives the 7th doorway into presence - becoming aware of awareness itself. This method can lead to us naturally falling into a very deep state of presence and holding onto it for longer periods of time, effortlessly.

Today's episode gives the 6th doorway into the present moment. This method is particularly powerful any time you want to elegantly ride the waves of intense emotions, without getting caught up in the story in your head.

Today I share how we can see the beauty that constantly surrounds us to anchor ourselves into the present moment. Plus, you'll discover how a client headed for divorce used this method to regain connection and love for her husband.

Today we go more in-depth into the fourth Instant Presence Method - becoming aware of what's happening now in your body. We explore how this relates to different world traditions like martial arts and spiritual practices and I give my 4 favorite contexts in which to use this method.

Today we explore the 3rd method of instantly returning to presence: taking one conscious breath. If you've ever caught yourself trying to 'out-think' dark thinking, you might enjoy this approach to easily and effortlessly return to the beauty and joy of the present moment.

Today we reflect on the passing of the sweet little Moroccan boy, Rayan, who fell down a well and was raised up to the highest level of Heaven. We explore what made this seemingly natural, innocent event capture the hearts of millions around the world and how we can deal with mourning such a tragedy with grace and elegance.

Today we explore the simple mindfulness method of putting our full attention into any activity we may be doing. From washing a dish to prayer and meditation, the simple stories and suggestions in this episode can bring much more joyful presence to your life.

In today's episode we do a deep dive into the first of the 7 doorways into presence: The Gap Method. You'll do a couple of short, awakening thought experiments and discover the value and power of entering into 'the Gap' - the space between our incessant stream of thoughts.

In honour of the passing of Zen Master Thich Naht Hanh, this episode explores 7 ways we can all instantly become present. I recommend you pause after listening to each method and spend a few moments following the 'thought experiment' to discover which methods work most easily for you.