Tag Archives: Qur’an

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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Fasting, Ketosis & Altered Consciousness

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Brother M

And whoever does more good than he is bound to do, it is better for him; for to fast is better for you - if you only knew. [Qur'an - 2:184] Ketosis illustrates a striking convergence of religion and science. Normally, our … 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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Abstinence and Fasting

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Brother M

Successful indeed are the believers Those who humble themselves in their prayers; And who keep aloof from what is vain, Who are active in deeds of charity; Who abstain from sex, except from their wives or those whom their right … 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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Penance

Posted on October 13, 2007 by Brother M

And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly. And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the … Continue reading →

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Repentance

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Brother M

And Jonah began to enter into the city a day’s journey, and he cried, and said, Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown. So the people of Nineveh believed God, and proclaimed a fast, and put on sackcloth, from … 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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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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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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Introduction

Posted on September 12, 2007 by Brother M

Oh you who believe, fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you so that you may become pious.[Qur'an 2:183]. This site does not propagate theological doctrines authoritative to any religious group or school of thought. … Continue reading →

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