Finding the Divine in a Secular Society: A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Masterton

Rahma with Rose

12/01/23 • 52 min

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Listen to my chat with Dr. Rebecca Masterton as we explore her journey of finding spiritual meaning in secular British society. Rebecca talks honestly about feeling out of place in a society where deep spirituality isn't often a priority. She shares her story of how finding Islam brought her peace and a sense of fitting in.

In our conversation, Rebecca also gets real about balancing intuition with rationality and the dangers of blindly following spiritual teachers. From being a normal British teenager with a thirst for knowledge, to following a Hindu guru as a college student, later joining a Sufi order, and finally finding her path within Shi'ism, Rebecca's journey reveals her curiosity about the world and deep longing for connecting to the Divine.
Influenced by her deep understanding of Shi’i theology, she highlights why it's key to balancing our inner feelings with smart thinking – this isn't just about believing; it’s about understanding ourselves and the choices we make in our lives. Tune in for a real, down-to-earth discussion about navigating faith, questioning norms, and forging your own path.
Find out more about Dr. Rebecca Masterton at her website: https://onlineshiastudies.com.

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12/01/23 • 52 min

Rahma with Rose - Finding the Divine in a Secular Society: A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca Masterton

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Assalamu alaikum, Rebecca. Nice to have you here. Wa alaikum salam wa rahmatullah, Rose. Thank you for inviting me. Thank you. It's an absolute honor to have you on Rahma with Rose, and I'm excited to learn about your spiritual journey along the way. I know you have a very interesting one, and I'm excited for others to hear your story.

Thank you. Well, I look forward to discussing a little bit about it. So, before we go any further, could you please tell me about when did you first get

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