Saad Yacoob
Academic and speaker focused on Islamic thought and spiritual psychology, finishing doctoral work on the thought of Muhammad Iqbal and discussing grief, love, and mental health from an Islamic perspective.
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Mar 2, 2026 • 1h 29min
#45 - Saad Yacoob: Moving Insights on Creativity & Revival from the Legendary Iqbal
Saad Yacoob, a PhD candidate researching Muhammad Iqbal and revival of Islamic creative thought, explores Iqbal’s critique of stagnation and calls for renewed creative confidence. He discusses ijtihad, tensions between spirituality and jurisprudence, modernity’s moral failures, civilizational depression, and practical ethics like taqwa and patience. The conversation surveys revival, language, economics, and reclaiming a universal vision.
Jan 7, 2026 • 1h 23min
156: Depression Isn’t What You Think - How To Feel Joy Again w. Saad Yacoob
Join Saad Yacoob, an academic and speaker specializing in Islamic thought, as he dives into the complex interplay of grief, love, and mental health. He discusses how grief reveals love, challenging the fear that stifles hope. Saad critiques modern individualism's role in loneliness and highlights the importance of prioritizing love for Allah to overcome grief. He emphasizes the need for genuine community support and offers insights on navigating depression and anxiety with faith and compassion.
