Tag: Why Pray Series
Why Pray? – Part 8
Twenty Fourth Word, Fifth Branch, continuation on page 371 “If you say: How can I respond to these countless, universal bounties with my limited and partial thanks?” The author is asking us to reflect on the above question. That is, before answering the question, one has to realize that s/he is endowed with endless bounties. […]
Why Pray? – Part 7
Twenty Fourth Word, Fifth Branch, continuation on page 370- “O soul! You have received this wage, and you are charged with the pleasurable, bountiful, easy and light duty of worship. But you are lazy in this too. If you perform it half-heartedly, it is as though the former wages are insufficient for you and you […]
Why Pray? – Part 6
24th Word, Fifth Branch, Second Fruit (continuation page 370) Recap: What bounties have we been given? “Then, through giving you love, which is a light of belief, He has bestowed on you an endless table of bounties, happiness and pleasure.” Existence, life, humanity, Islam i.e. belief and love i.e. light of belief. As a result […]
Why Pray? – Part 5
What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 370 continuation): Recap: This paragraph is about the essence of God i.e. acknowledging the One that gives existence. How can we acknowledge God? In other words, how can I acknowledge my reality? Our problem is that we don’t […]
Why Pray? – Part 4
What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 370 continuation): “Because, O soul! Since the All-Glorious Creator, Who clothed you in existence which is pure good, has given you a stomach and appetite, through His Name of Provider, He has placed before you all foods on […]
Why Pray? – Part 3
What are the bounties of God we have already received? The 24th Word, continuation, page 369 When we are in need, we present our need to the One that gives existence. That is worship. When we present our need to It, it is human expectation that It should fulfill my need. The author is suggesting […]
Why Pray? – Part 2
What are the bounties of God we have already received? 24th Word, Fifth Branch, SECOND FRUIT (page 369 continuation): “Because, O soul! Since the All-Glorious Creator, who clothed you in (1) existence which is pure good, has given you a stomach and appetite, through His Name of Provider, He has placed before you all foods […]
