Ep. 89: Sacred Manhood - Dawud Walid

ImanWire Podcast

Whether "toxic" or "neutered", the crisis of masculinity affecting men today has profoundly negative reverberations throughout society. Dawud Walid, author of "Futuwwah and Raising Males into Sacred Manhood" , discusses how a return to the Islamic practice of spiritual chivalry can counter the extremes of both the right-wing and left-wing discourse, and how it can be implemented today to revive Prophetic masculinity. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Introduction 2:24 - A Crisis of Manhood 6:55 - Futuwwa: A Code of Conduct 10:00 - Guilds of Chivalry 14:30 - Protecting the Interests of Women 17:25 - Upright Rijaal Vs. Red-Pill High Value Men 25:32 - Macho or Merciful? 28:54 - Balancing the Attributes Between Men and Women 33:22 - Mama's Boys and Marriage 36:38 - Male Coddling and Dysfunctional Expectations 46:08 - Reimagining Futuwwa Training for Men Today 57:45 - Mentorship Outside the Family 1:03:55 - Adab and Sacred Knowledge 1:06:12 - Prophetic Athletics 1:07:02 - Community Service 1:07:49 - Working With Your Hands: Skills Training 1:09:08 - A Sufi Gateway? 1:10:38 - Providing Social Solutions 1:14:46 - Importance of Physical Activity and Rigor 1:20:42 - Real-Life Rijaal 1:22:30 - The Prophet & Fatima: Advice for Fathers With Daughters