On Sleep

Humans spend one third of their lives sleeping. It's one of the most conserved behaviours in nature, which speaks to a crucial role it plays in survival. Yet, much of the popular discussion on sleep follows a reductive approach that focuses on its import in the physical realm whilst completely ignoring the metaphysical realities behind it. Sleep is described in the Quran as a sign of God, as well as affirming its role as a restorative process. A discussion on sleep is deficient, and can even be miseading in its implications if it only addresses its physiology and excludes its spirituality. Topics discussed in this episode include: Why we sleep The circadian cycle of sleep and wakefulness The stages and physiological changes of sleep The spiritual dimension of sleep The sleep of the Beloved ﷺ The nature of dreams  Join Al-Andalus Academy at https://al-andalus-academy.thinkific.com  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mohamed_ghilan/  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drmohamedghilan Twitter https://twitter.com/mohamedghilan