Category Archives: wisdom

Jihad an-nafs, the Spiritual Struggle

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy. “Those believers who stay at home, apart from those with an incapacity, are not equal to those who commit themselves and their possessions to striving in God’s … Continue reading

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From the Depths of Darkness into Light

In the name of God, the Lord of Mercy, the Giver of Mercy “This is a Scripture which We have sent down to you [Prophet] so that, with their Lord’s permission, you may bring people from the depths of darkness … Continue reading

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Dualism, Dualism, Dualism!

By Jake Murray “Let’s take a look at this phenomenon for a moment, shall we? Dualism. Or more specifically, Dualism Dualism Dualism. In the debate between Believers and Dawkinsians (not all Atheists are Dawkinsians, remember!), a key element is the … Continue reading

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Science vs Religion or Science & Religion

By Jake Murray “In the end, we could get rid of every religion in the world and we would still find reasons to hurt, kill, be intolerant and oppress one another. Get rid of religion and people would reorganise along … Continue reading

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Islamic Meditation

Wisdom of an imam in pictures and sound, by Errol Pawiroredjo

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Selected Quotes From The Analects Of Confucius

BOOK IV. LE JIN. 【第一章】子曰、里仁為美、擇不處仁、焉得知。 【第二章】子曰、不仁者、不可以久處約、不可以長處樂、仁者安仁、知者 利仁。 CHAP. I. The Master said, ‘It is virtuous manners which constitute the excellence of a neighbourhood. If a man in selecting a residence, do not fix on one where such prevail, how can … Continue reading

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Confucius and Lao Tzu

Chinese culture and philosophy is primarily based upon the teachings of Confucius, Lao Tzu and Buddha (Siddhatha Gautama). Lao Tzu and Confucius had quite different perspectives, though both taught very enlightening philosophies, which have indeed benefitted anyone who has studied … Continue reading

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Yusuf Islam – Father & Son

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Always Be Ready!

“No one knows the day or hour. The angels in heaven don’t know, and the Son himself doesn’t know. Only the Father knows. When the Son of Man appears, things will be just as they were when Noah lived. People … Continue reading

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What is Ramadan?

A short talk given by M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen from Questions of Life, Answers of Wisdom Volume 2 Question: Can Bawa explain the true meaning of Ramadän (the Islamic month of fasting) and the revelations that came to Prophet Muhammad … Continue reading

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