Tag Archives: Islam

A story of surrender

Posted on November 18, 2010 by dreamfable

by Dreamfable Islam basically means surrender. Personally I would like to explain this as letting go of what I (my ego) want and surrender to what Allah wants. I believe that is about same as ET is talking about saying … Continue reading →

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Nafs

Posted on November 17, 2010 by dreamfable

The word ‘ego’ is regularly used. Both here, as in ETTV. In Islam there is a similar term; Nafs. Man’s struggle with the Nafs is called Jihad, or the big Jihad. And of course…. It is a feminine word. :-P… … Continue reading →

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One

Posted on November 16, 2010 by dreamfable

It is challenging to write about Islam. There are so many opinions. So many emotions. Both outside, as well as inside of the Islamic community. And many times it is difficult to tell what is the truth. The only thing … Continue reading →

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The wisdom of Rumi

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Michaela

Ghazal 119 I don’t need a companion who is nasty sad and sour the one who is like a grave dark depressing and bitter a sweetheart is a mirror a friend a delicious cake it isn’t worth spending an hour … Continue reading →