Download or read book Divine Proximity written by Donovan Brooks and published by Page Publishing Inc. This book was released on 2022-01-17 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The journey of this story starts in Macomb, Illinois, on the campus of Western Illinois University. It’s almost time for summer break, and the college students there are getting anxious. All they can think about is seeing their hometown friends and the epic parties they’re sure to never forget. But for our main character, Aleaha, the summer looks like it’ll be anything but fun. Her enthusiasm for the summer is suffocated by a report that’s due upon her return. This English Lit assignment will have her seeking a couple and the stories of their journey prior and after meeting. But once back in Rockford, the city where she’s from, the nightmares she was having on campus are haunting her and becoming a reality. And finding a sufficient couple to interview, so she can complete her assignment, is turning out to be a more difficult task than she thought. Follow Aleaha as she reunites with family and friends. Laugh with her through hilarious encounters. Be scared for her as she tries to avoid potential danger. Smile for her as she rekindles old relationships. And cry with her as she unveils the truth behind life, love, loss, and their divine proximity.
Download or read book The Charismatic Community written by Maria Massi Dakake and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Charismatic Community examines the rise and development of Shiite religious identity in early Islamic history, analyzing the complex historical and intellectual processes that shaped the sense of individual and communal religious vocation. The book reveals the profound and continually evolving connection between the spiritual ideals of the Shiite movement and the practical processes of community formation. Author Maria Massi Dakake traces the Quranic origins and early religious connotations of the concept of walayah and the role it played in shaping the sense of communal solidarity among followers of the first Shiite Imam, Ali b. Abi Talib. Dakake argues that walayah pertains not only to the charisma of the Shiite leadership and devotion to them, but also to solidarity and loyalty among the members of the community itself. She also looks at the ways in which doctrinal developments reflected and served the practical needs of the Shiite community, the establishment of identifiable boundaries and minimum requirements of communal membership, the meaning of women's affiliation and identification with the Shiite movement, and Shiite efforts to engender a more normative and less confrontational attitude toward the non-Shiite Muslim community.
Download or read book Baqaa written by Sebastian G. Harrington and published by Xspurts.com. This book was released on 2023-06-18 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a spiritual journey with "Baqaa: The Eternal Continuation in Sufi Mysticism." This comprehensive guide explores the concept of Baqaa in Sufism, offering a historical overview and a deep understanding of this transformative spiritual path. Discover the interplay between Baqaa and Fanaa, and the stages of Baqaa, from initial attainment to perfecting the state of Baqaa. Explore the relationship between Baqaa and the divine, and the role of the Sheikh in guiding the disciple towards Baqaa. Understand the impact of Baqaa on daily life, including its implications for interpersonal relationships and its connection to the world religions. Debunk common misconceptions about Baqaa and learn about its social implications and its role in the universe. Discover the modern challenges and future prospects of pursuing Baqaa, and read inspiring personal stories and experiences of spiritual masters who have walked the path of Baqaa. Explore recommended books and online resources on Baqaa, and learn about its relation to other Sufi terms. Understand the impact of Baqaa on mental health and emotional wellness, and its representation in literature and art. Learn how to live the principles of Baqaa in everyday life, and the ethical implications of Baqaa as a path to righteousness. Explore the role of prayer in Baqaa, the journey of the soul towards Baqaa, and the importance of community in achieving Baqaa. Discover the feminine perspective on Baqaa and its connection to the environment, and the role of technology in promoting Baqaa in the digital age. Written by experienced practitioners, "Baqaa: The Eternal Continuation in Sufi Mysticism" is a must-read for anyone interested in the transformative power of Baqaa. Whether you're new to Sufism or a seasoned practitioner, this book is a valuable resource for expanding your knowledge and exploring new spiritual paths. Reflect on your journey to Baqaa and move forward with renewed spiritual zeal.Table of Contents UNDERSTANDING BAQAA: A SPIRITUAL JOURNEY The Concept of Baqaa in Sufism Historical Overview of Baqaa BAQAA AND FANAA: THE TWIN CONCEPTS The Interplay between Baqaa and Fanaa From Fanaa to Baqaa: The Spiritual Path THE STAGES OF BAQAA Initial Attainment Steadfastness Perfecting the State of Baqaa BAQAA AND THE DIVINE PRESENCE The Relationship Between Baqaa and the Divine Experiencing the Divine in Baqaa THE ROLE OF SHEIKH IN ATTAINING BAQAA Choosing the Right Guide The Sheikh's Role in Guiding the Disciple BAQAA AND THE SPIRITUAL PRACTICES Dhikr and Baqaa The Role of Meditation in Baqaa THE IMPACT OF BAQAA ON DAILY LIFE Living in the State of Baqaa Baqaa and Interpersonal Relationships BAQAA AND THE WORLD RELIGIONS Baqaa in Islam Comparative Study of Baqaa in Different Faiths COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT BAQAA Debunking Myths Understanding the Reality of Baqaa BAQAA: BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL The Social Implications of Baqaa Baqaa and the Universe THE PATH FORWARD: PURSUING BAQAA IN MODERN TIMES Modern Challenges in Pursuing Baqaa Future Prospects of Baqaa PERSONAL STORIES AND EXPERIENCES OF BAQAA Inspiring Stories of Spiritual Masters Lessons Learned from the Journey to Baqaa RESOURCES AND FURTHER READING Recommended Books on Baqaa Online Resources to Explore Baqaa BAQAA AND ITS RELATION TO OTHER SUFI TERMS Comparing Baqaa and Haqiqah Baqaa and Ma'rifah: Knowing God THE IMPACT OF BAQAA ON MENTAL HEALTH Coping with Stress through Baqaa Baqaa as a Tool for Emotional Wellness BAQAA IN LITERATURE AND ART Representation of Baqaa in Sufi Poetry Artistic Expressions of Baqaa BAQAA IN EVERYDAY LIFE Living the Principles of Baqaa Baqaa as a Lifestyle THE PHILOSOPHICAL ASPECTS OF BAQAA The Metaphysics of Baqaa Baqaa and the Concept of Being BAQAA AND ETHICS The Ethical Implications of Baqaa Baqaa: A Path to Righteousness THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN BAQAA The Practice of Salah and Baqaa Baqaa and Du'a: The Sufi Prayer BAQAA AND THE JOURNEY OF THE SOUL The Soul's Progression Towards Baqaa Baqaa and the Afterlife THE ROLE OF COMMUNITY IN ACHIEVING BAQAA The Importance of Sufi Brotherhoods Community Practices that Support Baqaa THE FEMININE PERSPECTIVE ON BAQAA Women Sufis and the Experience of Baqaa The Role of Women in Promoting Baqaa BAQAA AND THE ENVIRONMENT Environmental Ethics in Baqaa Baqaa and the Stewardship of Nature BAQAA IN THE DIGITAL AGE The Role of Technology in Promoting Baqaa Baqaa in the Age of Social Media BAQAA AND THE GLOBAL SUFI COMMUNITY Baqaa Practices in Different Sufi Orders Global Perspectives on Baqaa REFLECTING ON THE JOURNEY TO BAQAA The Path of Baqaa: Moving Forward HAVE QUESTIONS / COMMENTS? GET ANOTHER BOOK FREE ISBN: 9781776847365
Download or read book Church Dogmatics Study Edition 9 written by Karl Barth and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2010-09-23 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most important theological work of the 20th century in a new edition - now available in individual volumes.
Download or read book Forming God written by Anne K. Knafl and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume examines divine anthropomorphism in the Hebrew Bible, a study characterized by disagreement and contradiction. Discussions of anthropomorphism in the Hebrew Bible are typically found in three areas of inquiry: ancient Israelite religion, as reflected by the compositions of the Pentateuch; comparisons with ancient Near Eastern religions; and comparison with ancient translation and interpretation of the Hebrew Bible. Contradictory arguments exist, both within each area of study and between them, about the intent of biblical writers, with respect to a theology of anthropomorphism. In this work, Knafl asserts that biblical studies has reached this impasse, largely due to its approach to the study of the phenomenon. The prevailing method has been to study divine anthropomorphism within an assumed framework of polemic and by associating it with a theological system. By contrast, Knafl analyzes divine anthropomorphism as a literary-contextual phenomenon and seeks to build a typology, from which secondary arguments regarding theology or history of religion may be built. This typology will provide scholars of biblical studies, history of religion, and (systematic) theology with a means of evaluating divine anthropomorphisms and their relation to human-divine interactions, as a biblical phenomenon.
Download or read book The Words written by Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and published by IUR Press. This book was released on with total page 1008 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Words is the first volume of the Risale-i Nur and consists of thirty-three independent parts or Words, which explain and prove aspects of the fundamental matters of belief. These consist of such matters as God s existence and unity, the manifestation of the Divine Names and attributes in creation, the resurrection of the dead and the hereafter, prophethood, the miraculousness of the Qur’an, the angels, the immortality of man s spirit, Divine Determining (fate or destiny), together with such questions as the true nature of man and the universe, and man s need to worship God. Each subject is explained with comparisons and allegories, and demonstrated with reasoned arguments and logical proofs. The most profound aspects of the truths of belief, which were formerly studied only by advanced scholars, are explained in such a way that everyone, even those to whom the subject is new, may understand without difficulty. This work answers brilliantly the attacks made on the Qur’an in the name of science and philosophy, and demonstrates the rationality of belief in God and logical absurdity of denial. It shows too that man s happiness and salvation both in this world and the next lie only in belief in God and knowledge of God.
Download or read book The Suffering of God in the Eternal Decree written by Nixon de Vera and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2020-06-15 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book seeks to unpack the evolution of Barth's understanding of God's suffering in Jesus Christ in the light of election. The interconnectedness of election, crucifixion, and (im)passibility is explored, in order to ask whether the suffering of Christ is also a statement about the Trinity.
Download or read book The Fortnightly Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Fortnightly written by and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 878 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book With the Silent Glimmer of God s Spirit written by Lambert Leijssen and published by Paulist Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "With the Silent Glimmer of God's Spirit gives a comprehensive account of recent developments in sacramental theology in the context of postmodern thinking. How can we think and speak about the sacraments in our postmodern world, with its suspicion of static and rigid categories? The author resolves this by using the concepts of "gift" and "icon," both of which imply interaction between giver and recipient, between the reality looked at and the one looking."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Compendium of Shi i Pilgrimage Prayers Vol 4 The Kazimayn the Askariyayn and Imam al Mahdi written by and published by MIU Press. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The texts of the present Compendium, seemingly the most comprehensive collection of Shi‘i pilgrimage prayers addressed to the Fourteen Infallibles (AS), have been edited by collating reliable sources. Each prayer is preceded by traditions on the merits of visiting the shrine of the Infallible to be followed by the narrations and sources of the prayer. The classification of the prayers is regional, i.e. they are arranged according to the burial places of the Infallibles (AS). Further, mention has been made of the devotional acts to be performed at each shrine. The contents of the volumes include the following: volume one (Medina) includes the pilgrimage prayers devoted to the Noble Prophet (SAW), Fatimat al-Zahra’ (SA), the Imams (AS) and saints buried at the Baqi‘ Cemetery, and the martyrs of the Uhud Battle; vol. 2: the prayers devoted to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam ‘Ali (AS; Najaf) and those said at the Mosque of Kufa; vol. 3: those devoted to Imam al-Íusayn (AS) and Hadrat Abu al-Fadl al-‘Abbas (as) and other martyrs buried in Karbala’; vol. 4: those devoted to the Kazimayn, i.e. Imam Musa (AS) and Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS), and the ‘Askariyayn, i.e. Imam ‘Ali al-Naqi (AS) and Imam Hasan al-‘Askari (AS), and those of Imam al-Mahdi, the Twelfth Imam (AS; Samarra’ and Kazimayn); vol. 5: those devoted to Imam al-Rida (AS; Mashhad); vol. 6: Ziyarat al-Jami‘a, i.e. general prayers and also those devoted to the descendants of the Imams, e.g. Hadrat Ma‘suma (AS).
Download or read book Eclectic Magazine and Monthly Edition of the Living Age written by John Holmes Agnew and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book God in Moral Experience written by Paul Moser and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2023-11-30 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains how qualitative awareness-content of human moral experience can have intentional features indicating God's reality and goodness. Chapters offer a range of topics such as Moral Rapport and Inspiration from God, Experiencing God without Philosophy, Justifying Divine Ways, Co-Valuing with God, and Persons as Deciders in Dissonance.
Download or read book Sanathana Sarathi English Volume 04 1990 to 1999 written by Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre and published by Sri Sathya Sai Media Centre . This book was released on 2022-11-10 with total page 3144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Started in 1958, Sanathana Sarathi is a monthly magazine devoted to Sathya (Truth), Dharma (Righteousness), Shanti (Peace) and Prema (Love) - the four cardinal principles of Bhagawan Baba's philosophy. It is published from Prasanthi Nilayam (the Abode of Highest Peace) and acts as a mouthpiece of Baba's Ashram as it speaks of the important events that take place in His sacred Abode, besides carrying Divine Messages conveyed through Divine Discourses of Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The word meaning of Sanathana Sarathi is the 'Eternal Charioteer'. It signifies the presence of the Lord in every being as the atma guiding their lives like a charioteer. It implies that he who places his life, the body being likened to a chariot, in an attitude of surrender in the hands of the Lord, will be taken care of by the Lord even as a charioteer would take the occupant of his chariot safely to its destination. The magazine is an instrument to disseminate spiritual knowledge for the moral, physical and mental uplift of humanity without any discrimination as the subject matter discussed therein is always of common interest and of universal appeal. The fifteen Vahinis - streams of sacredness - known as the Vahini Series comprising annotation and interpretation of the Upanishads and other scriptures, Itihasas like the Ramayana, the Bhagavatha and the Mahabharata, and authentic explanations on Dhyana, Dharma, Prema, etc., have been serially published in this magazine as and when they emanated from the Divine pen of Bhagawan Baba. This magazine is published in almost all Indian languages, English and Telugu from Prasanthi Nilayam and others from respective regions. Every year Sanathana Sarathi comes out with a special issue in November commemorating the Divine Birthday. The English and Telugu magazines are posted on the 10th and 23rd respectively, of every month, from Prasanthi Nilayam. This magazine has wide, ever increasing circulation in India as well as abroad, as the study of it brings the reader closer to the philosophy of the Avatar in simple understandable language THUS SPAKE SAI... Discoursing during the launch of Sanathana Sarathi... From this day, our Sanathana Sarathi will lead to victory the cohorts of truth - the Vedas, the Sastras and similar scriptures of all faiths, against the forces of the ego such as injustice, falsehood, immorality and cruelty. This is the reason why it has emerged. This Sarathi will fight in order to establish world prosperity. It is bound to sound the paean of triumph when universal Ananda is achieved.
Download or read book Compendium of Shi i Pilgrimage Prayers Vol 2 Al Najaf al Ashraf written by and published by MIU Press. This book was released on 2013-10-30 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The texts of the present Compendium, seemingly the most comprehensive collection of Shi‘i pilgrimage prayers addressed to the Fourteen Infallibles (AS), have been edited by collating reliable sources. Each prayer is preceded by traditions on the merits of visiting the shrine of the Infallible to be followed by the narrations and sources of the prayer. The classification of the prayers is regional, i.e. they are arranged according to the burial places of the Infallibles (AS). Further, mention has been made of the devotional acts to be performed at each shrine. The contents of the volumes include the following: volume one (Medina) includes the pilgrimage prayers devoted to the Noble Prophet (SAW), Fatimat al-Zahra’ (SA), the Imams (AS) and saints buried at the Baqi‘ Cemetery, and the martyrs of the Uhud Battle; vol. 2: the prayers devoted to the Commander of the Faithful, Imam ‘Ali (AS; Najaf) and those said at the Mosque of Kufa; vol. 3: those devoted to Imam al-Íusayn (AS) and Hadrat Abu al-Fadl al-‘Abbas (as) and other martyrs buried in Karbala’; vol. 4: those devoted to the Kazimayn, i.e. Imam Musa (AS) and Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS), and the ‘Askariyayn, i.e. Imam ‘Ali al-Naqi (AS) and Imam Hasan al-‘Askari (AS), and those of Imam al-Mahdi, the Twelfth Imam (AS; Samarra’ and Kazimayn); vol. 5: those devoted to Imam al-Rida (AS; Mashhad); vol. 6: Ziyarat al-Jami‘a, i.e. general prayers and also those devoted to the descendants of the Imams, e.g. Hadrat Ma‘suma (AS).
Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Sufism written by John Renard and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-11-19 with total page 583 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most broadly accepted explanation of Sufism is the etymological derivation of the term from the Arabic for “wool,” ṣūf, associating practitioners with a preference for poor, rough clothing. This explanation clearly identifies Sufism with ascetical practice and the importance of manifesting spiritual poverty through material poverty. In fact, some of the earliest “Western” descriptions of individuals now widely associated with the larger phenomenon of Sufism identified them with the Arabic term faqīr, mendicant, or its most common Persian equivalent, darwīsh. Sufism, as presented here embraces a host of features including the ritual, institutional, psychological, hermeneutical, artistic, literary, ethical, and epistemological. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Sufism contains a chronology, an introduction, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 1,000 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, major historical figures and movements, practices, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Sufism.
