Reflections of Spiritual Renewal 1-3

Ramadhaan 1-3, 1429 AH [September 1-3,2008]

The lunar month Ramadhaan on the lunar Islamic calendar offers benefit to all of humanity as more than 20% of the worlds population begins an annual journey of inner contemplation and reflection. A time of discovery of the person we know ourselves to be with strengths and weaknesses. A time to reaffirm faith in the Unknown that is greater than ourselves. A time of pause and to understand our inner most motivations and desires. A time to uplift our consciousness; bring it into alignment withe The Pure Perfect Reality [ALLAHu, Al Quddus 'ul Hayy] It is time of rebirth, rejuvenation and renewal; one that with hope and promise we will become better beings. Inspired people working for justice, foregoing ignorance and choosing life.

Ramadhaan 1-3, 1429 AH

In the heavens a crescent of light heralds the opening of the celestial window. The faithful are called to the abode of abstention; anguish hearts need be restored; the thirsty soul can now be quenched. Hunger shall fill the belly, lips will be parched. Let the sleep that has blanketed The Radiant Light [ALAHu; An-Nur] fall away from your being; Hearts are bathed in The Radiance Hidden [ALLAHu; An-Nur ‘ul Batin] beyound the twilight. The Infinite [ALLAHu; Al Baqi] symphony of the heavens resonates on awakening souls. Mundane life is suspended as your true self is unbound by time; receive the gifts of the blessed. Discover The Great within The Greatness [ALLAHu; Al Mutakabeer], true humility brings rest.

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In the Mesopotamian ruins of this new century are smoldering villages and cities reduced to rubble scorched by the sun; the stillness of prayer is shattered by bullets screaming in the air. Still the faithful answer the call to the abode of abstention. Lord [Rabb ‘il Alameen] of my soul surely my faith pales to these who are truly brave. Those of our race defenseless against our inhumanity. Technological rage unleashed in arrogant disregard of the sacred breath of life. These souls hearts cry out to Thee [ALLAH] for Thy Compassion [ALLAHu; Ar-Rahmanu Raheem;] what merit is my supplication on bended knee? Others endure such far greater sufferings; yet Thy Mercy; [ALLAHu Ar-Rahman] is for all living things.

Wounds are bleeding; hearts stop beating; souls returning; the cosmos echoes with the wailing of this small blue planet. Still the faithful answer the call to the abode of abstention. The anguish hearts need be restored; the thirsty soul can now be quenched. Because The Perfection is Sovereign and Aware; [ALLAH, Al Malik ul Raqeeb.]

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ALLAH, An-Nur is The Light of the heavens and the earth. The parable of His light is as if there were a niche and within it a lamp, the lamp enclosed in glass, the glass as it were a brilliant star lit from a blessed tree, an olive neither of the East nor of the West, whose oil is well nigh luminous, though fire scarce touches it; light upon light! ALLAH doth guide whom he will to The Light. Sura An Nur,24: 35

The jeweled heavens of the late summer sky are radiant with ancient light; let us embrace our hunger and thirst; now light of the souls glimmers faintly in a billion eyes. We answer the call of atonement knowing our hope is our faith. Lord [Rabb’il Alameen] of my soul surely hearts are crying, spirits are grieving; you are The Fashioner of Hearts [ALLAHu; AL Mussawir]; heal our hearts. They are more deserving than i. If any merit be in this supplication, then grant forgiveness to them before me. Grant me this favor; You Who are The Origin and The Destiny [ALLAHu, AL Mubdi ‘ul Warith.]