Tag Archives: States of mind

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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Attitude Modification

Posted on October 24, 2009 by Brother M

“Yet if you devote your heart to Him and stretch out your hands to Him,  if you put away the sin that is in your hand and allow no evil to dwell in your tent, then you will lift up your … Continue reading →

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Fasting and Pain

Posted on September 27, 2009 by Brother M

The more a man desires spiritual life, the more bitter the present becomes to him, because he understands better and sees more clearly the defects, the corruption of human nature. To eat and drink, to watch and sleep, to rest, … Continue reading →

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Fasting Tests

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Brother M

Do people think that they will be left alone on saying, “We believe,” and not be tried? Certainly We tried those before them, and Allah will certainly know those who are sincere, and know those who feign. [Qur'an 29:3] We … Continue reading →

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Mental Purity

Posted on March 6, 2008 by Brother M

Not nakedness, not platted hair, not dirt, not fasting, or lying on the earth, not rubbing with dust, not sitting motionless, can purify a mortal who has not overcome desires. [Dhammapada 10.141]. Often we strive to attain lofty spiritual states … Continue reading →

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