SELF REALIZATION : THE KNOWLEDGE OF " MAN ARAF"


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This book is one of the precious guides of a traveler in the path of searching Allah,( The existence) , very precisely the Author (The great shaik of Quadiri and chisti order and the khalifa of forty salasilas like Suharawardiyya, Naqshabandiyya, Sanoosia and so on.) explains the very important secrets that each and every traveler in this path drastically in need, His explanation consists of the following important chapters. PART- 1 CONCEPTION OF FAITH: 9 1. Gnosis: 9 2. Authentications: 10 3. Correlative relationship between God and Man: 11 4. Austerities ( external and internal Austerities ) 14 PART- II STATIONS (MAQHAMATHS) IN KALMIA: 18 1. Kalmia Thiyeeba: 18 2. Stations (Maqams) : 18 3. Descriptions: 19 4. Functions of Maqams: 21 5. Dissolution of corporality into similarity (Malakuth ) and Transformation of Body in Soul: 23 6. Transparent Entities: 24 PART III: DEVOLUTIONS: 26 1. Ahadiat: 26 2. Wahadat: 27 3. Wahidiat : 28 4. Jabaruth/Arwah :28 5. Amsaal- knowledge of khalb ( Heart): 29 6. Ajsaam – knowledge of casual word – body: 30 The man is final manifestation. 30 The constitution of human body: 30 PART – IV THE REALITY OF EXISTENCE: 32 A. Description of Wujuds: 32 B. Description of Nafs: 35 C. Determination ( taay-yun): 37 PART – V MEDITATION: 39 1. Invocation of God Name – Zikr: 39 2. A Visit to Shrine: 41 3. Mystic exercise (Reyazath): 41 4. Muraqaba: 44 5. Mushahada: 44 6. Infiradi – Mushahida: 45 7. Kashf- discernment: 45 PART VI – SELF AND SHIRK: 47 1. Shirk – E- Jali: 47 2. Shirk – E- Qafi: 47 Way to get rid of these Shirks 1. Concentration of Guides Reality: 48 2. Concentration of Own Reality: 49 3. Concentration on Ruh ( Soul): 49 4. Concentration on Noor ( Supreme Light):49 5. Concentration of Allah ( God’s Reality): 49 Annihilation of self (Fana): 50 The dot of Identification (Nuqth- e – Wahdat): 51 PART – VII HAAL: 52 1. Initiate ecstasy in Self: 52 2. Acquire Ecstacy in Qalb (Heart): 52 3. Get into Ecstacy and Be Absorbed: 53 4. Ecstacy of Supreme Love / Joy: 53 PART- VIII ATTRIBUTES and ASMA: 54 PART – IX: 56 1. AZMATH – Magnificence : 56 PART – X: 58 1. Two different Orders of Awliya ( Saints) Tradition of Prophet: 58 2. Kinds of Illuminations (Tajalliyaths): 59 1. Physical Illumination: 59 2. Heart Illumination: 59 3. Illumination of Ruh: 60 4. Illumination of Wahdat (Oneness): 60 5. Illumination of Allah: 60 3. Rubu – Biat And Ubudiat: 61 4. Medium of Approach: 62 5. Ego or Qudi: 62 6. I- ness and its Kinds: 62 7. Hayat of two kinds: 63 8. Immortal aspects of Mankind: 63 9. Man himself becomes Kalimah: 64 10. How to Reach The Grades of Kalimah: 64 11. Servants Annihilation in Kalmia: 65 12. Sources of potentiality: 65 13. The prophet is a blessing: 65 14. Do not talk Much: 66 15. Supplication – Duwa: 66 16. Joy of eyes: 66 17. The insight: 66 18. The Quran Means The Qalb E Haqiqi: 67 19. Conclusion and Duwa: 67 20. Duwa (prayer): 68 Mystic Branches: 68 Message to the Murids: 70 Message to Readers Hadis on Kissing the Hand and Feet: 70 And others




Modernization of Islam


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Islam is the most conservative religion in the world, which does not recognize any changes that have happened to mankind since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. War, explosion, hunger, nakedness, refugees, desertion, terrorist attack... but still a religion that does not change. In the heart of Islamic civilization, in the homeland of religion, but in Central Asia and the West, the situation is completely different. In another book about the concept of wrong faith, now liberation. The main reason for modernization is the desire of Muslim countries to reduce the gap in the level of development with developed countries. The question arises: can modernization destroy the primordial system of cultural values of Muslim states, or, on the contrary, will modernization contribute to the favorable development of these countries? In order to answer this question, it is necessary to consider the actual changes taking place in the Muslim world, the consequences of such changes, and to conclude whether they are beneficial or negative in these countries.




In The Early Hours


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How are we to become true believers who seek God's good pleasure? How are we to become mindful of God, to be thankful or worshipful? How are we to control our anger and pride? How are we to follow the example of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)? This inspirational book of wise advice answers these questions and guides us toward the spiritual life. Khurram Murad (1932–1996) was the director general of The Islamic Foundation, United Kingdom, and a renowned teacher who spent 40 years in the spiritual teaching and training of thousands of young Muslim people around the globe. He has published more than 20 works in English and Urdu.




Ismaili Mirror


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Islamic Civilization


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Mawdudi argues that the true understanding of Islamic civilization is possible only by having access to the soul of that civilization and its underlying fundamental principles – belief in God, the angels, the Prophets, the Revealed Books and the Last Day – rather than to its manifestations in knowledge, literature, fine arts, social life or its system of governance.




Unfolding Consciousness


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Exploring the Living Universe and Intelligent Powers in Nature and Humans, author Edi Bilimoria heralds the new science of consciousness and offers the readers a roadmap and necessary tools to achieve future growth. Presented in three volumes, plus volume IV contains references, resources & further reading, they reveal the unity of the Eastern and Western branches of our perineal wisdom. Bilimoria shows how science seeks truth using a synthesis of both traditions. Evidence from a wide range of sources— scientific, medical, philosophical, religious, and cultural— is put forward to argue the case that humans are spiritual beings, primarily, and not merely complicated biological machines. Bilimoria teaches that consciousness is not the product of matter but the primary &‘ element' from which all else emanates. This process and its underlying mechanisms are described in detail with much clarity. This work has over 2000 references and is supported by copious tables and diagrams, plus individual chapter summaries and sidenotes to assist readers in navigating the multidimensional terrain traversed.Key areas - The scientific and esoteric worldviews compared and contrasted - The ultimate promise of science - The &‘ soft' and &‘ hard' problems of consciousness: How external input to the physical senses results in an internal, subjective experience - Quantum physics: its contribution to a new scientific paradigm - The Mystery Teachings of All Ages: their worldwide unity and central message - &‘ Wet computers' and computers: Is the brain no different, in principle, from a computer? - Death and after: the transition and continuity of consciousness in other realms - Paranormal phenomena and apparitions - Subtle bodies - Evolution and destiny - Powers latent in human beings - Divinity and the united message of all world religions - The question of immortality - The primacy of consciousness and the manner of its unfoldment from the unmanifest realms to the physical world Edi Bilimoria' s guest appearance on the Shepheard-Walwyn podcast series can be found on this link. https://shepheardwalwyn.com/edi-bilimoria-unfolding-consciousness-why-sapolsky-is-wrong-and-how-to-get-in-tune-with-life/




The Translator of Desires


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A masterpiece of Arabic love poetry in a new and complete English translation The Translator of Desires, a collection of sixty-one love poems, is the lyric masterwork of Muhyiddin Ibn ‘Arabi (1165–1240 CE), one of the most influential writers of classical Arabic and Islamic civilization. In this authoritative volume, Michael Sells presents the first complete English translation of this work in more than a century, complete with an introduction, commentary, and a new facing-page critical text of the original Arabic. While grounded in an expert command of the Arabic, this verse translation renders the poems into a natural, contemporary English that captures the stunning beauty and power of Ibn ‘Arabi’s poems in such lines as “A veiled gazelle’s / an amazing sight, / her henna hinting, / eyelids signalling // A pasture between / breastbone and spine / Marvel, a garden / among the flames!” The introduction puts the poems in the context of the Arabic love poetry tradition, Ibn ‘Arabi’s life and times, his mystical thought, and his “romance” with Niẓām, the young woman whom he presents as the inspiration for the volume—a relationship that has long fascinated readers. Other features, following the main text, include detailed notes and commentaries on each poem, translations of Ibn ‘Arabi’s important prefaces to the poems, a discussion of the sources used for the Arabic text, and a glossary. Bringing The Translator of Desires to life for contemporary English readers as never before, this promises to be the definitive volume of these fascinating and compelling poems for years to come.




I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist


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To some, the concept of having faith in a higher power or a set of religious beliefs is nonsensical. Indeed, many view religion in general, and Christianity in particular, as unfounded and unreasonable. Norman Geisler and Frank Turek argue, however, that Christianity is not only more reasonable than all other belief systems, but is indeed more rational than unbelief itself. With conviction and clear thinking, Geisler and Turek guide readers through some of the traditional, tested arguments for the existence of a creator God. They move into an examination of the source of morality and the reliability of the New Testament accounts concerning Jesus. The final section of the book deals with a detailed investigation of the claims of Christ. This volume will be an interesting read for those skeptical about Christianity, as well as a helpful resource for Christians seeking to articulate a more sophisticated defense of their faith.




Adam's Dream


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According to the Holy Scriptures, in the beginning, Adam felt very alone and deeply longed to have a partner like him. God therefore caused him to fall into a deep sleep, took one of his ribs, and fashioned woman from it. Notably, there is no mention in the Holy Bible that he later awoke. In Adams Dream, author Joseph Romanella presents a strong and very compelling argument that Adam, as the universal man (or mind), is still sound asleep and has progressed to dream of humankind as his direct off spring. He believes that with this new revolutionary knowledge gained through Divine Grace, the self-centered mentalities of human beings along with their narrow points of view concerning life and the outside world will also have to undergo corresponding changes. In fact, by comprehending that we are currently living inside of a very realistic fantasy as imaginary personal figures, we are immediately placed in the proper perspective to significantly change the way that we think, feel, perceive, will and behave. As a result, with this Holy Knowledge we are in a position to attract many good things into our earthly lives, not only to prosper us spiritually, but also in every other way. Moreover, with this new light a clearer awareness and a deeper acceptance of Gods Intimate Love for each one of us, automatically arises. And, contrary to popular religious beliefs, we also come to the realization that by faith all of our sins, past, present and future have already been forgiven and we have been empowered to enter into the Glorious Freedom, Rest, Life, Joy, Wisdom, Righteousness and Eternal Embrace of our Heavenly Father, without the need for any good works or sacrifices on our part.




The Purification of the Soul


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