Creation is Love – Part 1
The Words, Pg. 367, 24th Word, 5th Branch “O My self-worshiping soul! O my world-worshiping friend!” From one’s observation of the universe, one can […]
Different Purposes in Reading the Quran: Belief in Prophethood – Part 5
Given: I can communicate with the universe. For example, I physically communicate with a tree by watering it and picking
Different Purposes in Reading the Quran: Belief in Prophethood – Part 4
The biggest question in this day and age is to figure out how to integrate one’s belief with practical life.
Different Purposes in Reading the Quran: Belief in Prophethood – Part 3
Making sense of Judicial matters through belief approach: The judicial approach takes the source of guidance (scriptures) as granted to
Job’s Supplication – Part 9
“As far as physical diseases are concerned, we may seek refuge from them when they hinder our worship. But we
Different Purposes in Reading the Quran: Belief in Prophethood – Part 2
Recap: Why am I reading any text? My intention in reading the text changes the meaning of the text as
Job’s Supplication – Part 8
FIFTH POINT consisting of three matters. First Matter: True and harmful misfortune is that which affects religion. One should at
Different Purposes in Reading the Quran: Belief in Prophethood – Part 1
My perception of the universe changes according to my expectations. If I am distressed, I do not get excited from
Job’s Supplication – Part 7
FOURTH POINT: “The power of patience and endurance given to man by Almighty God is adequate to every misfortune, unless
Job’s Supplication – Part 6
Pre-class discussion: Jamie persistently presents something she deems true to her loved ones. They keep rejecting what she has to