Who am I? Understanding Identity

About this lecture

In this thought-provoking lecture on identity and self-understanding, the speaker weaves together Quranic tafsir, prophetic hadith, and insights from psychology to explore where our sense of self truly comes from. Drawing on the stories of Adam and Iblis, the man who killed 100 people, and the concept of taqwa rooted in love, the lecture shows how toxic shame blocks our return to Allah — and how accountability, humility, and hope are the essential ingredients of tawbah. Practical lessons for parents on raising children with healthy identities are woven throughout.