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Reprinted from elephantjournal.com, first publication date 9/4/2010
Bismillah, ar Rahman, ar Rahim. (In the name of Allah, most beneficent and merciful.)
Ramadan kareem!
1. Mystical Oneness with God
In a mystical sense, Islam is a non-dualist religion. When I first read these words by ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib and Fatima bint Muhammad, I was overwhelmed with a sense of,
Continue reading Seven Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Islam
Even the idea of love is separation. In claiming a beloved, earthly or divine, we put ourselves into separation. Through this separation we have the chance to seek
Continue reading In Honor of Ramadan
Dilemmas of a Householder
There was a time in my life where I so strongly desired to be in perfect Presence all the time that my desire for Presence became the greatest pain I had ever felt.
I sought absolute ego death; annihilation of self into Self, the surrender of “I” into that which is greater than
Continue reading The Devotion of Presence, The Presence of Devotion
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