Reflections of Spiritual Renewal 4-6
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Ramadhaan 4-6, 1429 AH [September 4-6,2008]
Prayer is that place of quietude within our being that activates the breath of life our soul…it enables the soul to realize its divinity; that which makes us human –the breath of GOD. This is the true nature of worship; it is the discovery and recognition of that which is The Absolute Truth [ALLAH, Al Haqq.] It is within the contemplation, reflection and resonance that is prayer; in which human beings immerse themselves in The Eternity, [ALLAH, Al Hayy.] This is the purpose of religion.
Religion is not cult or sect or mere doctrine to be argued. Nor is true religion a discourse and debate of ideology one to be glorified one over the other. Ultimately religion is prayer; that is the first cause. It is through immersion of our true nature within The First Cause [ALLAH, Al Mubid] that we discover that from which is the universal law emanates. Prayer is The Supreme Governance [ALLAH, Al Aziz’il Malik]. Prayer is The Source of All Strength [ALLAH, Al Qawi]. Prayer is the adoration of The One Whose Being is Necessary [ALLAH, Al Hayy, Al Qayyum]. Prayer is beyond posture and recitation; these forms of expression are the divine doorway; prayer of itself is a state of being.
This blessed month is a window in celestial space in which by Divine Eminence, [ALLAH, Al Mutakabbir], we may seek to reclaim our souls; living beyond our mundane nature. Now, before the mirror of our mind we once again may see ourselves and the world through the eyes of our soul. This is a month declared most sacred where what is hidden through haste can become apparent through the fast. These are the moments to discover who we truly are; moments to find that within our heart of hearts we truly exist as we are created. Through submission to The One Unknown, [ALLAH, Al Wahid] can only be known through the gateway of the heart; The Master of Infinity Beyond Measure, [ALLAH, Al Hayy ul Qayyum’ul Baqi] is The One Whom Fashions the heart and its nature [ALLAH, Al Mussawir.]
Let us pray.
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And [mention] when your Lord took from the children of Adam; from their loins; their descendants and made them testify of themselves, [saying to them], Am I not your Lord?; They said; Yes, we have testified. [This] lest you should say on the day of Resurrection; indeed, we were of this unaware. The Qur’an Al Araf, 7:172
And we are among the ancients of ancients from the age before the pen; and we gave oath to protect, to serve to submit; now we live the day of fulfillment. Lord of our Soul return us to truth You are the One Truthful, [ALLAH, Al Haqq]. We for generations dishonor our greater nature with hatred and greed. Now again, we enter this abode of abstention seeking restoration, renewal and rebirth. Lord of our Soul; You are The One Who Restores; [ALLAH, Al Mudhill.] As currents of discontent surge in the minds of men and the storms of violence stains our souls; our hearts..no heart can find rest. Lord of our Soul we retreat towards Your Presence [ALLAH, Al Qayyum] in overwhelming need of the embrace of Your Forgiveness and Mercy; [ALLAH, Al Ghafur ‘ul Raheem.]
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The heart did not deny what it saw. The Qur’an Najm, 11
Our blessed Prophet (sawa) taught that the people of faith reflect one another he said, “The faithful is the mirror of the faithful.” The intangible quality of faith refers to the ethereal resonance of the heart–belief and the strength of that belief. Our Lord has gifted each human being a soul. ..a portion of The Divine Creative Force [ALLAH, Al Khalaq.] This is the breath; a sublime invisible force taken for granted until the threat of its absence. In this world we see manifestations of creative but many more are hidden for the Lord our soul is ALLAH, Al Batin. In these moments of humility may we gain true submission, purer faith and become manifest with better actions by The Grace [ALLAH, Al Latif.]
With Hope and Promise, a’Ali-Salaam
