FRAGRANCE OF AL AWAAL WAL AAKHIR
A piercing and penetrating insight into conceptions of the boundary crossing from this world to the otherworld and the varying degrees of narratives from intra and inter-faith. An overview of comparative theological perspectives on “End of World” (Eschatology) with particular regard to the Abrahamic scriptures (the Torah, Bible, Psalms and the Quran) expounding the historicity of the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Nag Hammadi finds. Exploring deep theological, philosophical and anthropological issues focusing on Sufi allusions and the metaphysical phenomena on Paradise and Hell, permeating irresistible fragrance of Paradise. Judiciously inter-lacing and inter-weaving profound exoteric and esoteric thoughts on this invigorating and alarming subject, yet most grippingly fascinating inevitable journey that underscores God’s Mercy (Rahma).
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FRAGRANCE OF DHIKR'UL ALLAH
Drawing upon the Qur’ān, traditions, credos and theological commentaries, together with insight into comparative major faiths, this humble Risāla has been presented as a vehicle (wasīla) for the aspiring learner to attain piety, wisdom and bliss. Dhikru’Llāh, “Remembrance of God”, is not only one of the most fundamental principles in Islamic spirituality, but a theme of central importance that resonates universally with other faiths; its principle and practice is viewed essentially as a foundation of worship by all. The Risāla highlights the close relationship between the devotional practice of remembrance (an antidote against meandering thoughts) and spiritual realisation, pivotal to Islamic esoteric philosophy and in particular, Sufism. An inter-face between obligatory worship and voluntary invocation, drawing the worshipper closer to the Divine. An investigation into the unfolding of the unique and astonishing manifestation of each of Divine Names (Al-Asma Al-Husna) during the current Covid-19 Crisis.
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FRAGRANCE OF RāHMA
A deeper mystical encounter with and a judicious exposition of Divine Rāhma (Mercy) that soars beyond time, culture and religious divides, describing what is fundamentally universal to humanity. Compassion and Mercy, the cornerstone of every faith, the binding tie that keeps mankind astonishingly cohesive (promoting pluralism) despite so many disparaging, uninspiring negative elements that cause dissensions and divisions. A reflective discourse that interlaces reason with revelation. An insightful study into the Divine Names, profoundly rooted in the human psyche, a healing mercy for the ailing heart.
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FRAGRANCE OF THE WORSHIPPER
The first Opening Sura (Chapter) of the Qur’ān, al-Fātiha is much alike the biblical “Lord’s Prayer” (though contextually different). It is said that the Qur’ān is the Fātiha exteriorised and the Fātiha is the Qur’ān interiorised.
Despite the plurality of divisions in Islam. we find in al-Fātiha, a binding thread of commonality amongst all Muslims (more than a fifth of the world’s population) who utter the seven verses in their daily dutiful worship with much reverence. Al-Fātiha is essentially the cornerstone of prayer in Islam. The purport of this discourse is to impart a meaningful purpose or deeper understanding of the Words of the Lord (Raab) uttered on behalf of His servant (Abd) so that such cascading utterances reverberate in the worshipper’s heart.
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THE INNER FRAGRANCE
“Inner Fragrance” is a product of several years research concerning the journey within, addressing the perennial question of the meaning of life. An inspirational and transformative insight into metaphysics and Sufism that transcends all boundaries, barriers and pre-determined dogmas, encouraging temperance and tolerance in Islamic divides; to seek to promote peace and harmony on the basis of dialogue and enrichment. The purport is to reawaken the Higher Consciousness within, through the dynamics of Knowledge, Intellect and Soul/Self in the context of illuminating verses from the Qur’ān and prophetic traditions; an enlightening and endearing discourse on meditative practices.
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