Our guest is Dr Athar N Malik MD/PhD, Neurosurgery Chief Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Neuroscience Researcher in Neurobiology. He has a special interest in Brain Circuits, Functional & Restorative Neurosurgery. He is also a member of Muslim Scientists, USA. 

We speak about how Our Brain Functions, Neuroplasticity and Neural circuits. We discuss how Islam & religion may help humans to reach their potential, and the future of research between Science & Our Spirituality. 

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00:00 - Introduction 

01:11 - Brain circuits & how they work 

02:50 - Hubel & Wiesel: Experiences shape our brain

06:04 - What is Neuroplasticity?

07:17 - Creating the best environment for our brain

09:11 - The Quran speaks of Neuroplasticity

09:49 - New habits & examples of real-life Neuroplasticity 

11:41 - Islam & modulating our environment 

12:42 - How to maintain & improve Neuroplasticity

14:55 - Optimal blueprint to train Our Brain: Islam

16:39 - Time management: Advice by Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aa)

17:18 - Salat & its neurobiological benefits

24:14 - Dr Athar's inspiration from the Quran

25:44 - Dr Abdus Salam & Quranic commandment to reflect 

27:00 - Importance of research to benefit mankind

27:18 - Science, the Quran & Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as)

28:05 - Hubel & Wiesel: Loss of vision & Quranic parallels

30:29 - The Quran for human advancement 

34:42 - The Soul, Spiritual experiences & Our body

40:23 - Life flashes before Death - News report

43:44 - The benefit of pursuing research!

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