Category Archives: 08. Fruits of Fasting

Fasting, Perception and the Sixth Sense – Part 1

Posted on August 29, 2010 by Brother M

Have you seen him who makes his desire his god, and God sends him astray purposely, and seals up his hearing and his heart, and sets on his sight a covering? Who, then, will lead him after God [has condemned … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Catharsis

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Brother M

And when those who believe in Our revelations come unto thee, say: Peace be unto you! Your Lord hath prescribed for Himself mercy. Verily, whoso of you does evil through ignorance but afterwards repents thereof and does right, (to him) … Continue reading →

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Lust, Fasting & Self-Control

Posted on November 24, 2009 by Brother M

There is no satisfying lusts, even by a shower of gold pieces; he who knows that lusts have a short taste and cause pain, he is wise; even in the [supernal] pleasures [of the devas], he finds no satisfaction; the … Continue reading →

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Charity

Posted on October 27, 2007 by Brother M

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, … Continue reading →

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Out of Body

Posted on October 23, 2007 by Brother M

Your eye is the lamp of your body; when your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light; but when it is not sound, your body is full of darkness. Therefore be careful lest the light in you … Continue reading →

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Purification

Posted on October 9, 2007 by Brother M

If any one purifies himself from what is ignoble, then he will be a vessel consecrated and useful to the Master of the house, ready for any good work. So shun youthful passions and aim at righteousness, faith, love, and … Continue reading →

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Unselfishness

Posted on October 6, 2007 by Brother M

Give, and it will be given to you… for the measure you give will be the measure you get back. [Luke 6.38]. Macarius of Alexandria, a 4th century monk known for his spiritual life of abstinence, seclusion and renunciation, was … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Immunity

Posted on September 16, 2007 by Brother M

And incline not toward those who do wrong lest the Fire touch you, for you have no protector other than Allah (God), nor shall you be helped. Establish worship at the two ends of the day and in the first … Continue reading →

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