Category Archives: 09. Feeding the Spirit

Fasting and Exorcism

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Brother M

And when he was come into the house, his disciples asked him privately, Why could not we cast him [the evil spirit] out? And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting … Continue reading →

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Fasting for Spiritual Development

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Brother M

And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind. For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of … Continue reading →

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Fast Times

Posted on September 15, 2009 by Brother M

By (the Token of) Time (through the ages), Most surely man is in loss, Except such as have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) in the mutual teaching of Truth, and of Endurance. [Qur'an, Surah 103] God has … Continue reading →

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Digesting Congestion

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Brother M

Whatever ye are given (here) is (but) a convenience of this life: but that which is with Allah (God) is better and more lasting: (it is) for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord: [Qur'an 42:36] Bees swarm … Continue reading →

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Fast Work

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Brother M

But then care must be taken, lest out of this freedom [from fasting and abstinence] there grow a lazy indifference about killing the wantonness of the flesh; for the roguish [son of] Adam is exceedingly tricky in looking for permission … Continue reading →

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Eating Time

Posted on September 22, 2007 by Brother M

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and … Continue reading →

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