READINGS OF ISLAMIC SPIRITUAL LITERATURE
Reading Discussion on Degrees of the Soul, August 4, 2020–January 17, 2021
8-4-20 Discussion--Appreciating How To Read Degrees Of The Soul: the discussion which speaks to the Three Models of Islamic Spirituality, found probably around the first 10 minutes lasting for about 20 minutes
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8-9-20--On Reading Degrees of the Soul, and Ch. 1
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9-6-20 Discussion on the Blaming-Lamenting Self--Introducing Chapter 2, Degrees of Soul
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9-13-20 Reading of Chapter 2--The Reproachful Soul
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9-20-20 Reading of Chapter 2--The Reproachful Soul as it Concerns the Righteous and Those Brought Near
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10-5-20 Reading Discussion--Finishing Chapter 2 Nafs Al-Lawwama in progress
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10-18-20 Reading Discussion--Introducing the Inspired Soul, Chapter 3, pp 36-37
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11-1-20--Reading Discussion on Degrees of the Soul, Chapter 3, Inspired Soul
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11-8-20 Reading of Ch. 3, The Inspired Self
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11-15-20 Reading of Ch. 3, The Inspired Self (in progress)
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11-21-20 Reading Discussion on the Inspired Self
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11-29-20 Discussion of the Inspired Soul--the Divine Attraction (Jadhba), Balancing Inner and Outer Self, the Need For Vigilance with the Nafs, and the Letting Go of Constraint
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12-6-20 Reading Discussion--Overview Summary of Sayr wa Suluk and the Inspired Soul as it Relates to the Nafs, Qalb, and Ruh--Navigating Through the Inspired Soul, and its End through Fana. \
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12-13-20 Reading of Degrees of the Soul--Transcending the Inspired Soul. What is Fana, What is Gnosis, and Arrival at the Soul at Peace
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12-20-20 Reading of Degrees of the Soul: Clarifying the Stages of Fana, The Serene Soul as it concerns Nafs, Qalb, and Ruh; Sanctity and Spiritual Perfection; The Gnostic Guide and the Perfected Guide
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12-27-20--Reading Discussion--Clarifying Reflections on Fana, Gnosis, and Sanctity--and What is Sanctity in Islamic Teachings
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1-3-21 Reading Discussion--Reflections on the Nature of Initiatic Spiritual Guidance, the Spiritual Master as a Role and Function, and the Question of the ‘Validity’ of Other Spiritual Paths and Religions.
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1-17-21 Reading of Degrees of the Soul---Selections from The Serene Soul, with reflections
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