Quran in Pdf format
There are a numerous sites where you can read and search through the Quran. My most frequented one is the one hosted by Al-Islam.org. However, quite often when I’m offline and I want to search…
Category: Spirituality
How to be Happy for No Reason
What makes us Happy? Is it a new car? A job promotion? A new house? Does our Happiness depend on external factors? Do we wait for someone or something to make us happy? Many of…
An inspiring video on standing up for Justice, even if it’s against your own kind.
One of my more favourite verses of the Quran is when it commands us to speak and act justly even if it be against your community, your parents, even yourself. The exact verse is: 4:135…
Timeless Sufic Excerpts
I so love Sufic Tales and Poems. These are words that have been born in a realm other than ours and tease us as to what lies beyond. Reading these sayings provides one with a…
On Enlightenment
“Before Enlightenment, Chop Wood, Carry Water. After Enlightenment, Chop Wood, Carry Water.” – Ancient Zen Wisdom, from Mastery by George Leonard.
A few Quotes from Tuesday’s with Morrie
I read this bestseller quite some time back, after Ali informed me that it’s audiobook has been quite a hit on iTunes. Although not a spiritual classic and not a book that I would strongly…
A Beautiful Quote that brings to perspective the worth of this Dunya.
“What is your condition? You feel satisfied with what little you have secured from this world while much of the next world of which you have been deprived does not grieve you. The little…
An empowering Quote by Gandhi-ji
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” Mahatma Gandhi Indian political and spiritual leader (1869 – 1948)
Sufi Comics: Childish Behaviour
I recall reading this story many years ago when I was a child. It influenced me on how I responded to situations that aroused anger with another person. The lessons I learnt were: * Before…
Where your thoughts are, is where you are.
“Where your thoughts are, is where you are. Think of others and you are with them. Think only of yourself and you are alone.” – Yaatriki