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Islam and Spirituality
In the Holy Koran practical advice for day to day living is interwoven with subtle spiritual knowledge. Just as there are people who study the Hindu epic tale Ramayana without grasping its subtle teachings, there are also some readers of the Koran who fail to grasp the subtle teachings embedded in this Holy Book. The Koran contains many descriptions of the nature of God and many references to inner meditation: 1. This world is like a play or drama. In reality the next
world is the best for those who desire to escape harm. 2. In the beginning all people were on one path. 3. Do not follow your selfish desires, for they will lead you
astray from the path of God. 4. God is truth. 5. Those who deviate from Truth become the fuel for hell. 6. God creates the world and we create our world, and He
will mark the return. Ultimately, we all must go to God
(go back to the source). 7. East and West belong to God. Whichever direction you
face is the direction of Allah. Allah is all pervasive and
all knowing 8. One who holds the garment of Allah (takes refuge in
Him] with strength will always find the right path.
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