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Pakistan: Vocal Art of Sufis 1


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Pakistan: Vocal Art of Sufis 2


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]]> Sufi Musics Diary of a Sufi Master http://www.alifbooks.com/Sufi-Books/Diary-of-a-Sufi-Master-19.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:27:49 -0500

The Unveiling of Secrets: Diary of a Sufi Master


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Daughter of Fire: A Diary of a Spiritual Training with a Sufi Master


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Irina Tweedie's unique account of the slow and painful grinding down of the personality at the hands of a Sufi Master. This diary spans five years, making up an amazing record of spiritual transformation. From a psychological perspective, this diary maps the process of ego dissolution, gradually unveiling the oneness and love that reside beneath the surface of the personality. Mrs. Tweedie is the first Western woman to be trained in this ancient yogic lineage.

Daughter of Fire: A Diary of a Spiritual Training with a Sufi Master   [DAUGHTER OF FIRE] [Paperback]


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]]> Sufi Books The Sufi Book of Life http://www.alifbooks.com/Sufi-Books/The-Sufi-Book-of-Life-2.html Fri, 02 Mar 2012 06:25:29 -0500

The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish


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Part meditation book, part oracle, and part collection of Sufi lore, poetry, and stories, The Sufi Book of Life offers a fresh interpretation of the fundamental spiritual practice found in all ancient and modern Sufi schools—the meditations on the 99 Qualities of Unity. Unlike most books on Sufism, which are primarily collections of translated Sufi texts, this accessible guide is a handbook that explains how to apply Sufi principles to modern life. With inspirational commentary that connects each quality with contemporary concerns such as love, work, and success, as well as timeless wisdom from Sufi masters, both ancient and modern, such as Rumi, Hafiz, Shabistari, Rabia, Inayat Khan, Indries Shah, Irina Tweedie, Bawa Muhaiyadden, and more, The Sufi Book of Life is a dervish guide to life and love for the twenty-first century.

Inner Life


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The Indian Sufi master Hazrat Inayat Khan (1882–1927) was the first teacher to bring Sufism—Islamic mysticism—to the Western world. His teaching was noted for its stirring beauty and power, as well as for its applicability to all people, regardless of religious or philosophical background. This book gathers together three of Inayat Khan's most beloved essays on the spiritual life from among the fourteen volumes of his collected works:


   • "The Inner Life": Inayat Kahn's sublime portrait of the person whose life is a radiant reflection of the Divine


   • "Sufi Mysticism": in which the author identifies and shatters the common misconceptions about mysticism to reveal its true meaning


   • "The Path of Initiation and Discipleship": What it means to set out on the spiritual path and how to find and maintain the right relationship with a teacher

The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish


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Part meditation book, part oracle, and part collection of Sufi lore, poetry, and stories, The Sufi Book of Life offers a fresh interpretation of the fundamental spiritual practice found in all ancient and modern Sufi schools—the meditations on the 99 Qualities of Unity. Unlike most books on Sufism, which are primarily collections of translated Sufi texts, this accessible guide is a handbook that explains how to apply Sufi principles to modern life. With inspirational commentary that connects each quality with contemporary concerns such as love, work, and success, as well as timeless wisdom from Sufi masters, both ancient and modern, such as Rumi, Hafiz, Shabistari, Rabia, Inayat Khan, Indries Shah, Irina Tweedie, Bawa Muhaiyadden, and more, The Sufi Book of Life is a dervish guide to life and love for the twenty-first century.
Part meditation book, part oracle, and part collection of Sufi lore, poetry, and stories, The Sufi Book of Life offers a fresh interpretation of the fundamental spiritual practice found in all ancient and modern Sufi schools—the meditations on the 99 Qualities of Unity. Unlike most books on Sufism, which are primarily collections of translated Sufi texts, this accessible guide is a handbook that explains how to apply Sufi principles to modern life. With inspirational commentary that connects each quality with contemporary concerns such as love, work, and success, as well as timeless wisdom from Sufi masters, both ancient and modern, such as Rumi, Hafiz, Shabistari, Rabia, Inayat Khan, Indries Shah, Irina Tweedie, Bawa Muhaiyadden, and more, The Sufi Book of Life is a dervish guide to life and love for the twenty-first century.

Rumi's World: The Life and Works of the Greatest Sufi Poet (Shambhala dragon editions)


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This book (previously published as I Am Wind, You Are Fire ) celebrates the extraordinary career of Persia's great mystical poet, Rumi (1207–1273), through the story of his life, along with an enlightening examination of his ecstatic verse. Rumi lived the quiet life of a religious teacher in Anatolia until the age of thirty-seven, when he came under the influence of a whirling dervish, Shams Tabriz, and was moved to a state of mystical ecstasy. One of the results of this ecstasy was a prodigious output of poems about the search for the lost Divine Beloved, whom Rumi identified with Shams. To symbolize this search, Rumi also invented the famous whirling dance of the Melevi dervishes, which are performed accompanied by the chanting of Rumi's poems. Professor Schimmel illuminates the symbolism and significance of Rumi's vast output and offers her own translations of some of his most famous poems.

Umar Ibn Al-Farid: Sufi Verse, Saintly Life (Classics of Western Spirituality)


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Umar Ibn al-Farid (b. 576 [hijri date]/1181 CE; d. 632 [hijri date]/1235 is the most venerated mystical poet in Arabic. An accomplished Sufi as well as a respected poet, his poetry blends the two traditions-classical Arabic poetry and Islamic mysticism-in a body of work with a distinctly devotional and mystical character.

In a major contribution to the critically acclaimed and long lived Classics of Western Spirituality™series, editor Th. Emil Homerin makes available here two of Ibn al-Farid's poems that have long been considered classics of Islamic mystical literature. The Wine Ode, a poem in praise of wine as well as a love poem, can also be seen as an extended meditation on the presence of divine love in the universe. The Poem of the Sufi Way, one of the longest poems ever composed in Arabic, and the most famous one rhyming in "T," begins as a love poem and then explores a number of crucial concerns confronting the seeker on the Sufi path. Both works have been treated for centuries in numerous mystical commentaries. Noteworthy as well in this volume is the addition of the Adorned Proem, a reverential account of Ibn al-Farid's life by his grandson.

Individuals interested in the fields of mysticism and spirituality, as well as lovers of poetry, particularly love poetry, will find this to be fascinating reading. It will have great relevance, of course, for scholars and students of Arabic literature, Islam and mysticism.

Muslim Women Mystics: The Life and Work of Rabi'a and Other Women Mystics in Islam (Great Islamic Thinkers)


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Focusing on Rabi'a of Basra, a woman of unique personality and a true mystic, Margaret Smith's comprehensive book highlights women's contributions to the rich heritage of Islam. Surveying the female saints of the Muslim world, her authoritative work provides a unique insight into a lesser-known aspect of the development of Islamic mysticism.

Sufi Traveler


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Even electronic music's most-ardent fans understand that the ghost in the machine isn't conjured as a soulful or spiritual vibe. That comes by bringing in elements from more traditional styles. Understanding this, Turkey-born and Canada-based Mercan Dede intertwines thoughtful down-tempo programming with Sufi devotionals to create an imaginative hybrid that honors both styles. This two-disc effort, Dede's fourth release, includes an eight-part dance piece and a second disc of live performance featuring Dede and his group Secret Tribe. Not your average dance music, "Nar" is filled with impressionistic and moody soundscapes colored with Dede's ney (flute), jazz bass, violin, ambient electronics and, occasionally, devotional lyrics. "Seyahatname" is a more upbeat version of the same format with the band adding an emotional human imprint upon the tremendous ebbs and flows programmed by Dede. Earthy and inspirational, hip and ancient, Sufi Traveler is a voyage to modern Turkey that ably reconciles the past with the present and the future. –--Tad Hendrickson

`Umar Ibn al-Farid: Sufi Verse, Saintly Life. (book review): An article from: Theological Studies


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The Sufi Book of Life: 99 Pathways of the Heart for the Modern Dervish [SUFI BK OF LIFE]


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THE PROPHET OF MERCY MUHAMMAD, Scenes From His Life (Prophet Muhammad)


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When I was asked to translate this book from Turkish to English, I hesitated. Nevertheless, after reading it carefully, I became convinced that both English-speaking Muslims and non-Muslims alike would enjoy it and would benefit from it by learning an aspect of the Prophet Muhammad’s life that usually has been—intentionally or unintentionally—ignored. The aspect being referred to in this work is his mercy, which is without doubt the prevailing theme of his entire life. Today, both Muslims and non-Muslims need to know that no single other figure in history can approach the mercy exemplified in the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They also need to know that his example is especially relevant in a world that has become universally more and more dominated by selfish and materialistic life styles. This book is a call to mercy both in our social relations as well as in our interactions with our natural environment through a profound reevaluation of the exemplary life of the mercy to all humanity, Prophet Muhammad.
When I was asked to translate this book from Turkish to English, I hesitated. Nevertheless, after reading it carefully, I became convinced that both English-speaking Muslims and non-Muslims alike would enjoy it and would benefit from it by learning an aspect of the Prophet Muhammad’s life that usually has been—intentionally or unintentionally—ignored. The aspect being referred to in this work is his mercy, which is without doubt the prevailing theme of his entire life. Today, both Muslims and non-Muslims need to know that no single other figure in history can approach the mercy exemplified in the life of the Prophet Muhammad. They also need to know that his example is especially relevant in a world that has become universally more and more dominated by selfish and materialistic life styles. This book is a call to mercy both in our social relations as well as in our interactions with our natural environment through a profound reevaluation of the exemplary life of the mercy to all humanity, Prophet Muhammad.
]]> Sufi Books Turkish Sufi Music http://www.alifbooks.com/Sufi-Musics/Turkish-Sufi-Music-38.html Thu, 01 Mar 2012 09:12:13 -0500

Turkish Sufi Music: Folk Lute of Anatolia


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Turkish Sufi Music - Folk Lute of Anatolia


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Turkish Sufi Music


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Sufi Music of Turkey


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Asik 'Devotee' / Sema Töreni 'Sema Ceremonoy' (DVD + CD)


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    CD:

    1. Nat-i Mevlana / Itri
    2. israfan Ayini / Zekai Dede Efendi
    3. Kur'an-i Kerim Okuyan: Ahmet Sahin

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    1. isfahan Ayin-i Serifi / Zekai Dede Efendi

    Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi

    1598 yilinda yapilan Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi 293 yil yasamis, Osmanli'nin siyasi ve kültür hayatinda büyük izler birakmistir. Mevleviligin Konya'dan sonraki en büyük merkezi olarak hizmet veren Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi, Türk Müziginin en büyük ustalarinin yetistigi bir merkezdir. Mustafa Itri Efendi, Dellalzade ismail Efendi, Hammamizade ismail Dede Efendi, Kutbi Dede ve Zekai Dede burada yetisen en önemli ustalardir. Geçirdigi yanginlari ile meshur olan Mevlevihane, 2007 yilinda Vakiflar Genel Müdürlügü tarafindan restore edilmistir.

    Yayinladigimiz CD+DVD'de Zekai Dede'nin en önemli ayinlerinden olan isfahan Ayini Serifi bu kutlu mekanda icra edildi. Klasik Türk Müzigi'nin yasayan en önemli saz ve solist sanatçilarinin icralariyla meydana getirilen bu kayit zamanin musiki seviyesi hakkinda bize ön fikirler vermektedir. isin ehli postnisin ve semazenlerinin gerçeklestirdigi ayin, prodüksiyon olarak da titiz ve özenli bir çalisma neticesinde ortaya çikti.

    Bu essiz ayinin yer aldigi albümün müzik yönetmenligini Necip Gülses yaparken her biri kendi sazinda ülkemizin en önde gelen icracilari arasinda yer alan; Salih Bilgin (Ney), Murat Aydemir (Tanbur), Taner Sayacioglu (Kanun) Hasan Esen (Klasik Kemençe), Fahrettin Yarkin (Ritim), Ugur Isik (Çello) saz heyetini olusturmaktadir. Ayinhanlar ise Ahmet Sahin, Dogan Dikmen, Alp Arslan, Mehmet Kemiksiz olup zamanimizin en önemli ustalari bu ayini seslendirmistir. Asik isimli bu çalismada, isfahan Mevlevi Ayini görüntülü olarak DVD + Audio CD birlikte yer almaktadir.

    Turkish Sufi Music


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    Rast Ilahi / Turkish Sufi Music


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    The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan


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    What if Marco Polo had owned a tape recorder? And what if his epic travels along the Silk Road had taken place not at the end of the 13th century, but at the beginning of the 21st? Far-fetched conjectures to be sure, but our compilation The Silk Road: A Musical Caravan offers a glimpse of the rich musical life that an intrepid and curious traveler like Marco Polo might find in the lands of the Silk Road today (During, Levin 2001).

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    Sufi Ney Traditional Turkish mystical Music


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    On the Way to Bethlehem (Music of the Medieval Pilgrim)


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    ]]>     Sufi Musics     Universal Mysteries http://www.alifbooks.com/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:57:32 -0500

    Universal Mysteries


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    Universal Mysteries is a fascinating, and in most ways, a unique book. It provides the answers to many intriguing questions about the origin and the nature of the universe, as well as the purpose of humans. It is an ideal read for contemplative minds seeking to understand the scientific basis of spirituality in a comprehensive and concise way.

    Over the centuries, Sufism communicated the reality of 'non-duality.' It told us what we observe as the world-out-there is in fact a virtual image and the ultimate reality is the Oneness of all that is. This Oneness, that comprises the essence of all things, can only be realized by getting rid of the delusion of being a separate 'individual.'

    Today, science also claims the same thing; it reports the universe is a giant hologram. As it turns out, this splendid detailed illusion only looks concrete to us because of our brains' ability to convert a boundless ocean of waves into the projection of what we observe as our physical world.

    We are in fact creating this quantum reality at all times, as non-local atoms localize and manifest as physical objects at the sight of a conscious observer. In other words, the apparently material world in which we are living is generated by our very act of observing and interpreting.

    This simply means that our universe and everything dwelling in it has two different aspects to its reality. One is the physical world, or the field of cosmic data receptive to our five senses; and the other is the spiritual world, or the dimension of cosmic energy and consciousness that our sensory perception fails to pick up on! In the same way, we can observe ourselves either as physical bodies moving through space and time within the limitations of the five senses. Or we can observe ourselves as masses of wave frequencies within the giant hologram of cosmic energy and consciousness. The former describes a human being having a spiritual experience; the latter describes a spiritual being having a human experience, just like Jem and Alph, the two main characters in "Universal Mysteries".

    The realities of the quantum (or the spiritual) dimension are different when compared to our physical world of limitations but not separate. In the quantum world all things take on a new meaning. If we can consciously allow our minds to transgress beyond this physical life to which we have become accustomed, we will enter a holographic universe. Here, deep within us, is wholeness, a unified field of limitless possibilities in which every cell in our body has the entire knowledge and energy force of the whole universe. In the quantum world, five-sense limitation is obsolete! There are no physical boundaries pertaining to physical bodies or objects anymore! Death is no more a reality than the realities of the five-sense world! The entire universe is a single intelligent system, a unified 'whole' of which you and I are an integral part. In fact, there is no 'you' and 'I', and hence there are no 'egos; to defend and prove right or 'individuals' to protect and comfort. Here, there is only One. Here, is 'non-duality.'

    These are the universal realities Jem is presented by his galactic friend Alph in 'Universal Mysteries'.
    Universal Mysteries is a fascinating, and in most ways, a unique book. It provides the answers to many intriguing questions about the origin and the nature of the universe, as well as the purpose of humans. It is an ideal read for contemplative minds seeking to understand the scientific basis of spirituality in a comprehensive and concise way.

    Over the centuries, Sufism communicated the reality of 'non-duality.' It told us what we observe as the world-out-there is in fact a virtual image and the ultimate reality is the Oneness of all that is. This Oneness, that comprises the essence of all things, can only be realized by getting rid of the delusion of being a separate 'individual.'

    Today, science also claims the same thing; it reports the universe is a giant hologram. As it turns out, this splendid detailed illusion only looks concrete to us because of our brains' ability to convert a boundless ocean of waves into the projection of what we observe as our physical world.

    We are in fact creating this quantum reality at all times, as non-local atoms localize and manifest as physical objects at the sight of a conscious observer. In other words, the apparently material world in which we are living is generated by our very act of observing and interpreting.

    This simply means that our universe and everything dwelling in it has two different aspects to its reality. One is the physical world, or the field of cosmic data receptive to our five senses; and the other is the spiritual world, or the dimension of cosmic energy and consciousness that our sensory perception fails to pick up on! In the same way, we can observe ourselves either as physical bodies moving through space and time within the limitations of the five senses. Or we can observe ourselves as masses of wave frequencies within the giant hologram of cosmic energy and consciousness. The former describes a human being having a spiritual experience; the latter describes a spiritual being having a human experience, just like Jem and Alph, the two main characters in "Universal Mysteries".

    The realities of the quantum (or the spiritual) dimension are different when compared to our physical world of limitations but not separate. In the quantum world all things take on a new meaning. If we can consciously allow our minds to transgress beyond this physical life to which we have become accustomed, we will enter a holographic universe. Here, deep within us, is wholeness, a unified field of limitless possibilities in which every cell in our body has the entire knowledge and energy force of the whole universe. In the quantum world, five-sense limitation is obsolete! There are no physical boundaries pertaining to physical bodies or objects anymore! Death is no more a reality than the realities of the five-sense world! The entire universe is a single intelligent system, a unified 'whole' of which you and I are an integral part. In fact, there is no 'you' and 'I', and hence there are no 'egos; to defend and prove right or 'individuals' to protect and comfort. Here, there is only One. Here, is 'non-duality.'

    These are the universal realities Jem is presented by his galactic friend Alph in 'Universal Mysteries'.

    Mystery Men


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    The Observing One


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    It is an overwhelming experience of perfection and beauty to witness the "oneness", i.e., the "reality", perceived as intuition or "revelation" by those in the past and relayed through allegories and metaphors, arriving at the same truth with scientific findings..

    As exquisitely and descriptively as one may talk about “What beauty is”, ultimately its meaning can be as diverse and numerous as its admirers. Yet no matter how infinitely various its expressions and experience may be, the concept of beauty will always remain one.

    In a much similar way, although God can be defined in as many different ways as His manifestations, by essence He is One. It is this Oneness, expressed in diverse ways, hence bringing about the seeming multiplicities, that is denoted by the title The Observing One.

    In other words, the Observing One is the essence of all the multitudinous manifestations in the corporeal world, and His infinitely various expressions is His act of observing Himself.

    This act of observing, according to Ahmed Hulusi, is what each individual should strive to experience. That is, to experience God, one must realize the illusionary nature of the constructed self and disable its interference, thereby becoming a conduit of God’s interminable acts.

    Ahmed Hulusi profoundly deconstructs both the idea of a God up in the heavens, and His representative deities on earth, and urges his readers to embark on an inward quest to discover “God within”. Compiled mostly of recorded conversations made in 1989, this book is a notable example of the author’s ingenious and unconventional construal of classical religious teachings.

    Anyone, who has a spiritual yearning and an appetite for mysticism and who at the same time is an unfaltering intellectualist, is bound to enjoy reading this book. Integrating Islamic theology, in particular the esoteric teachings of Sufism, with the findings of modern science, this book enables the reader to observe the universe within.

    A few things the reader should take into consideration while reading this book:

    1. Although God transcendentally surpasses any gender, the masculine pronoun ‘He’ has been employed in this book, not only because using ‘It’ would be inappropriate and disrespectful, but also because ‘He’ is the closest realistic translation of the Arabic word ‘Hu’, which has no connotation of gender when used in reference to the Divine.

    2. The Names of God referenced throughout the book should not be understood as titles of God, but rather as the intrinsic qualities of the Essence of existence from which the infinite modalities of the manifest world are derived.

    Allah, being the Supreme Name, encompasses all of these qualities and attributes -both the manifest and the unexpressed- and is used in this book to denote this reality, rather than “a god” out there that is separate from the cosmos. In this light, the word God is deliberately avoided in this book and the original name Allah, as mentioned in the Quran, is used instead.

    However, just as it is true for the word “God”, the word “Allah” also holds predetermined notions of “an external god” and this is inescapable for many people. Due to this, the author frequently uses phrases like “the existence that is denoted by the name Allah” to draw the readers’ attention to the fact that Allah is merely a name indicating an infinite existence beyond all preconceived and preconditioned ideas. Thus, it is this existence that the reader is encouraged to contemplate, in reference to the name Allah.
    It is an overwhelming experience of perfection and beauty to witness the "oneness", i.e., the "reality", perceived as intuition or "revelation" by those in the past and relayed through allegories and metaphors, arriving at the same truth with scientific findings..

    As exquisitely and descriptively as one may talk about “What beauty is”, ultimately its meaning can be as diverse and numerous as its admirers. Yet no matter how infinitely various its expressions and experience may be, the concept of beauty will always remain one.

    In a much similar way, although God can be defined in as many different ways as His manifestations, by essence He is One. It is this Oneness, expressed in diverse ways, hence bringing about the seeming multiplicities, that is denoted by the title The Observing One.

    In other words, the Observing One is the essence of all the multitudinous manifestations in the corporeal world, and His infinitely various expressions is His act of observing Himself.

    This act of observing, according to Ahmed Hulusi, is what each individual should strive to experience. That is, to experience God, one must realize the illusionary nature of the constructed self and disable its interference, thereby becoming a conduit of God’s interminable acts.

    Ahmed Hulusi profoundly deconstructs both the idea of a God up in the heavens, and His representative deities on earth, and urges his readers to embark on an inward quest to discover “God within”. Compiled mostly of recorded conversations made in 1989, this book is a notable example of the author’s ingenious and unconventional construal of classical religious teachings.

    Anyone, who has a spiritual yearning and an appetite for mysticism and who at the same time is an unfaltering intellectualist, is bound to enjoy reading this book. Integrating Islamic theology, in particular the esoteric teachings of Sufism, with the findings of modern science, this book enables the reader to observe the universe within.

    A few things the reader should take into consideration while reading this book:

    1. Although God transcendentally surpasses any gender, the masculine pronoun ‘He’ has been employed in this book, not only because using ‘It’ would be inappropriate and disrespectful, but also because ‘He’ is the closest realistic translation of the Arabic word ‘Hu’, which has no connotation of gender when used in reference to the Divine.

    2. The Names of God referenced throughout the book should not be understood as titles of God, but rather as the intrinsic qualities of the Essence of existence from which the infinite modalities of the manifest world are derived.

    Allah, being the Supreme Name, encompasses all of these qualities and attributes -both the manifest and the unexpressed- and is used in this book to denote this reality, rather than “a god” out there that is separate from the cosmos. In this light, the word God is deliberately avoided in this book and the original name Allah, as mentioned in the Quran, is used instead.

    However, just as it is true for the word “God”, the word “Allah” also holds predetermined notions of “an external god” and this is inescapable for many people. Due to this, the author frequently uses phrases like “the existence that is denoted by the name Allah” to draw the readers’ attention to the fact that Allah is merely a name indicating an infinite existence beyond all preconceived and preconditioned ideas. Thus, it is this existence that the reader is encouraged to contemplate, in reference to the name Allah.

    Inner Sanctum Mysteries Complete Movie Collection (Calling Dr. Death / Weird Woman / The Frozen Ghost / Pillow of Death / Dead Man's Eyes / Strange Confession)


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    Get ready for unlimited thrills and chills as all six of Universal's classic Inner Sanctum Mysteries come to DVD for the first time ever. You'll have a hauntingly good time with horror icon Lon Chaney, Jr., as he gives timeless performances in these spooky feature-length films: Calling Dr. Death, Weird Woman, Dead Man's Eyes, The Frozen Ghost, Strange Confession and Pillow of Death. Based on the popular radio shows of the 1940's, this collectible set is a must-own for every classic mystery and horror fan. Death, dementia, dark arts...it's just another day in the forbidding and fascinating world of the Inner Sanctum! Calling Dr. Death (1943): A distraught doctor is tormented by voices in his head that are urging him to end his unhappy marriage - forever. Weird Woman (1944): Sorcery and superstition take a walk down the aisle when a professor marries a woman raised in the jungle by voodoo witchcraft practitioners and then dismisses her ominous warnings. Dead Man's Eyes (1944): When an artist loses his sight in a freak accident, his future father-in-law promises to bequeath his own eyes upon his death - which ends up being much, much sooner than anyone could foresee. The Frozen Ghost (1945): Things are certainly not what they seem when a hypnotist takes refuge in the spectacular mansion of a female friend who made her money from a creepy wax museum. Strange Confession (1945): A brilliant chemist with the key to the cure for influenza is force to take drastic measures when his greedy boss prematurely releases the unfinished drug to the public. Pillow of Death (1945): A psychopathic killer is on the loose, so the eccentric and wealthy Kincaid family calls in a psychic investigator to put an end to the mysterious murders haunting their household.
    "This is the Inner Sanctum...." And this is the world of B-movies, where Hollywood studios churned out entertaining little numbers to fill out an evening back in the Golden Age. Universal's Inner Sanctum series, released in 1943-45, was inspired by the successful radio show of the same title. They're gathered on Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Complete Movie Collection, a fun grouping of a minor cinematic achievement.

    All six films star the phlegmatic Lon Chaney Jr., and most begin with a floating head in the crystal ball, welcoming us to the inner sanctum, "A strange, fantastic world, controlled by a mass of living, pulsating flesh... the mind." The vaguely supernatural promise of this grabby opening is rarely fulfilled by the movies, which tend to be acceptable murder mysteries with--despite the wacky titles--very little horror content. Chaney plays a man of some distinction (a professor in Weird Woman, famous mentalist in The Frozen Ghost, physician in Calling Dr. Death) who runs afoul of women (among them Evelyn Ankers and Patricia Morison) and murder. At some point in each movie he has some elaborate voice-over agony, making clear the connection to the radio series' interior monologue. The one-hour-and-change productions are handsome, considering their budget restrictions, and Universal's prints are well-preserved; the literacy of the writing is surprisingly high--although decent writing can't put much zip into the proceedings.

    Weird Woman is probably the best of the bunch, an adaptation of Fritz Leiber's novel Conjure Wife (later filmed as Burn, Witch, Burn!). Chaney is an expert on superstition who marries a voodoo-obsessed woman, whose spells might be responsible for his rapid professional rise. The influence of Cat People is as strong as the source novel. Calling Dr. Death, the first in the series, is duller, with a hypnotism-minded Chaney bedeviled by a wanton wife who conveniently dies under mysterious circumstances. Dead Man's Eyes and the amazingly-titled Pillow of Death are more fun, the former a variation on the old eye-transplant story and the latter a whodunit with lawyer Chaney accused of his wife's murder (the supernatural touch this time: séances).

    Strange Confession has Chaney as an honest chemist battling an evil pharmaceutical tycoon (J. Carrol Naish), and The Frozen Ghost combines two horror staples, the unstable mentalist and the wax museum. It's just crazy enough to be entertaining, even if there's no ghost (and hardly any freezing). All in all, the DVD set is a good look at Universal's second-tier output of the era. And then there's Chaney, whose jowly steadfastness can become weirdly fascinating if you watch a few of these close together. Universal put him hard to work after the success of 1941's The Wolf Man, and alongside his monster-movie excursions and his singular triumph in Of Mice and Men, the Inner Sanctum pictures represent Chaney's best moment as a leading man. Despite his limitations, he'll always have his spot in the Universal galaxy. --Robert Horton

    Archie's Weird Mysteries - Archie & The Riverdale Vampires [VHS]


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    Someone at Archie's Weird Mysteries has been watching a lot of WB, specifically Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed Numerous episodes of Archie's Weird Mysteries borrow from other hugely popular youth-oriented horror series. There's also a Scooby-Doo thing going on. That said, fans of Scooby and the gang, as well as those who might feel curiously nostalgic for the old days of Archie, will be entertained. Those familiar with the Riverdale teens may be surprised to find new voices, updated garb, and contemporary slang. This feature-length video asks the question, "Who is the Chosen One who will save the world from the vampires?" Is it sweet, longing-for-mystery columnist Betty? Or is it Cordelia-like Veronica? There is an ultimate (albeit very understated) message of loyalty and friendship, which is a nice element for anything geared for the young set. This video is ideal to play in a loop for the trick-or-treaters coming to your door or the ones who are hanging out at your house bobbing for apples. For ages 7 and older. --N.F. Mendoza

    Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride


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    • Select the right horse, and keep her happy with good feeding & grooming
    • Head out on horseback to explore forest trails, a prairie town and desert caves in search of clues
    • Jump off the horse & go on foot, seeking clues and solving puzzles as you explore the woods
    • Mix & match outfits to create the perfect riding gear

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    In Barbie Horse Adventure you'll have to find Lucky the show horse! She's disappeared before the championship, and barbie sets off to find her.

    "Watt's Up" RC Watt Meter & Power Analyzer WU100 Version 2 --- SALE!


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    • Acts like a wire so doesn't affect model's performance. Precision current sensing resistor, with only 0.001 Ohm resistance and circuitry only draws 0.007 Amps
    • Accurate & precise - 0.01 A current and 0.01 V voltage resolutions. Connector to use a receiver battery for measurement down to 0 V
    • Fine-tuning your electric RC cars & planes for great performance doesn't have to be a guessing game. Measures energy (Wh), charge (Ah), power (W), current (A) and voltage (V) for any rechargeable battery pack from 4 - 60V, including NiCd, NiMH , and SLA, and Li-Ion battery packs
    • Small & Light: 2.8" long x 1.7" wide x 0.83" thick (70 mm x 44 mm x 21 mm), 2.5 oz. That's lifting a 50 pound model into outer space (65 mi.)!
    • Uses DSP to increase ADC resolution and differential measurement amplifiers to increase noise immunity Factory calibration stores constants in EEPROM to compensate for component tolerances

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    # Specifications: # Voltage 0-60 V, resolution 0.01 V. That's a 14 cell series li-poly pack! # Current 0-100 A peak, 50 A continuous, resolution 0.01 A # Charge 0-65 Ah, resolution 0.001 Ah. That's ~32 Amps for two hours! # Power 0-6500 W, resolution 0.1 W. That's ~8.7 Horsepower! # Energy 0-6500 Wh, resolution 0.1 Wh. # Operates from 4.0-60 V, 0 V with optional receiver battery pack # 16 x 2 STN LCD display # Powerful, 8 MIPS micro-controller # Color: Electric blue or green Applications: Specially designed for RC Battery Packs to help you: # Set speed control cutoff voltages and currents # Tune performance by comparing different setups of pro-peller, motor, gearing, speed control and battery # Measure a full battery charge and compare to spec when charger claims done # Check peak currents are safe for battery, speed control, motor, wiring and connectors # Predict airplane flight time based on ACTUAL conditions in your model # Check battery capacity and health and whether battery should be retired # Verify that the minimum voltage under load is within specifications # Check for wiring and connector power losses. # Measure power and energy consumption of ANY device with a rechargeable battery pack, such as # Airsoft gun battery pack # Bike lighting battery pack # E-bike and Scooter battery pack # Combine the power analyzer together with our 2.4V - 7.2V, 7.2V - 12V, 24V NiMH universal smart chargers , and with 3.6V - 14.8V Li-Ion battery charger It is perfect tool to monitor battery pack's performance Note: In order measure the capacity of battery pack in charging condition, the battery pack must be discharged fully before measureing. For the battery pack stored for longer time, you need 3 - 5 cycle's charging and discharging to get full capacity. We don't suggest you to use the meter to judge battery nominal capacity, becuase usually nomimal capacity is measured by IEC standard at 0.1C charging and discharging current.

    Spinner Books - 30 Second Mysteries Vol. II


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    • University Games was founded by Bob Moog and Cris Lehman recognized a developing niche in social interaction and learning games for adults and children
    • Discover Your Inner Sleuth.
    • A sequel to the top-selling book and board game
    • 30 Second Mysteries Volume II is sure to delight (and confound) all those eager armchair gumshoes anxious for more merciless mind-benders.
    • University Games has been creating educational board games designed so that players won't notice how much they are learning!

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    Spinner Books 30 Second Mysteries Volume II

    Discover your inner sleuth. A sequel to the top-selling book and board game, 30 Second Mysteries Volume II is sure to delight (and confound) all those eager armchair gumshoes anxious for more merciless mind-benders. University Games was founded by Bob Moog and Cris Lehman, who recognized a developing niche in social interaction and learning games for adults and children. University Games creates educational board games designed so that players won't notice how much they are learning.

    • Product Dimensions: 6 (L) x 6 (W) x 1 (H)
    • Age: 3 years and up

    Mysteries Of The Gods


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    No Mystery


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    The Sufi Path of Love: The Spiritual Teachings of Rumi (Suny Series in Islamic Spirituality) (Suny Series, Islamic Spirituality)


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    "This book is the most accessible work in English on the greatest mystiacl poet of Islam."

    Rumi and His Sufi Path of Love


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    This collection of articles by artists, philosophers, psychologists, and social scientists explores the Sufi tradition and its best-known teacher, Rumi, a 13th-century poet, jurist, and philosopher. Setting aside the standard account of Rumi as a poet of mystic love, these contributors view his writings in a historical context, investigating Sufism's ties to Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad and tracing Rumi's influence on Persian and Turkish literature. The reasons why Sufism has transcended national boundaries and sectarian strife so successfully are also debated, and several contributors recommend the Sufi message of faith, love, and tolerance as a useful common ground for dialogue between religious groups.

    Rumi and His Sufi Path of Love


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    This collection of articles by artists, philosophers, psychologists, and social scientists explores the Sufi tradition and its best-known teacher, Rumi, a 13th-century poet, jurist, and philosopher. Setting aside the standard account of Rumi as a poet of mystic love, these contributors view his writings in a historical context, investigating Sufism's ties to Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad and tracing Rumi's influence on Persian and Turkish literature. The reasons why Sufism has transcended national boundaries and sectarian strife so successfully are also debated, and several contributors recommend the Sufi message of faith, love, and tolerance as a useful common ground for dialogue between religious groups.
    This collection of articles by artists, philosophers, psychologists, and social scientists explores the Sufi tradition and its best-known teacher, Rumi, a 13th-century poet, jurist, and philosopher. Setting aside the standard account of Rumi as a poet of mystic love, these contributors view his writings in a historical context, investigating Sufism's ties to Islam and the teachings of the Prophet Mohammad and tracing Rumi's influence on Persian and Turkish literature. The reasons why Sufism has transcended national boundaries and sectarian strife so successfully are also debated, and several contributors recommend the Sufi message of faith, love, and tolerance as a useful common ground for dialogue between religious groups.

    Sufi: The Path Of Love


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    Travelling the Path of Love: Sayings of Sufi Masters


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    With the passion and depth of feeling that belong to lovers, Sufi masters through the centuries have described the soul's journey toward union with God. This collection of sayings, dating from the ninth century to the present day, follows the stages of the journey, allowing the masters to beckon us along this ancient path.

    Sufi: The Path Of Love


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    The Sufi Path of Love


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    Shares one of the greatest secrets of the Sufis - the transformative "turning of the heart" that awakens the soul to the ecstasy of divine union

    Rumi and His Sufi Path of Love


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    The Sufi Path of Knowledge: Ibn Al-Arabi's Metaphysics of Imagination


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    Ishq Bada Bedardi


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