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Dillu Ram Kausari

The Hindu Poet who Loved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) When the British still ruled India there lived, in Delhi, a well-known Hindu poet by the name of Dillu Ram Kausari. Now, this poet, though a Hindu, wrote encomiums and poems [na’at] … Continue reading

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So Easy To Understand And Practice!

The Great Integrity is so easy to understand, and so easy to practice. Yet it is not understood. Nor is it practiced. It is not understood because people’s heads are filled with 10,000 trivia and rationalizations, leaving no space for … Continue reading

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Tales of Hakuin

Is that so? Hakuin was praised by his neighbours as one living a pure life. A beautiful Japanese girl whose parents owned a food store lived near him. Suddenly, without any warning, her parents discovered she was with child. This … Continue reading

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Jesus’ Miracle of the Clay Sparrows

Then Allah will ask: “O Jesus son of Mary ! Recall my favor upon you and to your mother, how I strengthened you with the Holy Spirit, so you could speak to the people in cradle and in old age, … Continue reading

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Altered Circumstances

Nasrudin and a rich merchant were riding together through the desert. ‘Is it not so that God rewards riches with riches?’ said the merchant to the Mulla. ‘Look at my ravishing riding boots made with the best leather money can … Continue reading

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Muddy Road

Tanzan and Ekido were once traveling together down a muddy road. A heavy rain was still falling. Coming around a bend, they met a lovely girl in a silk kimono and sash, unable to cross the intersection. “Come on, girl,” … Continue reading

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The Narrow Gate

I gave this talk at a mosque in Walsall during one of the holy nights of Ramadan. Muslims observe fasts and extra prayers during this lunar month, each year as a way to purify their hearts. I delivered an explanation … Continue reading

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