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  • The Conference of the Birds

    by Farid Attar ...
    Translated by Afkham Darbandi, Dick Davis ...
    Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they meet to begin the search ... Read more

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  • Moral Empowerment

    In Quest of a Pedagogy

    Moral Empowerment is a groundbreaking recommendation that education systems and students can benefit from a new approach in learning - the development of the students capacity to pursue their own intellectual and spiritual growth, as well as the students' active engagement in the long-term transformation of their communities. This illuminating idea is carried out on the basis of two central ... Read more

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  • The Conference Of The Birds

    by FARID UD-DIN ...
    This is a classic sufi text written by the Persian poet Farid Ud-Din Attar. In the poem, the birds of the world gather to decide who is to be their king, as they have none. The hoopoe, the wisest of them all, suggests that they should find the legendary Simorgh, a mythical Persian bird roughly equivalent to the western phoenix. The hoopoe leads the birds, each of whom represent a human fault which ... Read more

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  • A Rhyme A Dozen - 12 Poets, 12 Poems, 1 Topic ― Beauty

    ‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears. ... Read more

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  • Principles of Islamic Sociology

    by Farid Younos ...
    With the Islamic awakening in the Middle East, the Principles of Islamic Sociology illustrates the nuts and bolts of Islamic society with a contemporay vision that is possible within the realm of Islamic law and thinking. According to Muslim scholars, the beauty of Islamic law is that it is not stagnant. The Qur'an applies to all ages and periods. Dr Younos succefully demonstrates not only the ... Read more

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  • Visualize Jesus : Ten Ways to Christian Meditation

    VISUALIZE JESUS: TEN WAYS TO CHRISTIAN MEDITATION is a practical guide for seekers to improve and expand their experience of meditation and contemplative prayer.Three ways to meditate in the right hemisphere of the brain include:Light Meditation: It is to visualize Christ's face or person dazzling with white light and radiant as in the transfiguration. This can also happen while talking to people ... Read more

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  • Biomechanics of the Hand

    Orthopedic and Clinical Perspectives

    Series series Medicine (R0)
    Understanding the hand's biomechanics is crucial for understanding hand pathology, mechanisms of injury, treatment methods and salvage procedures. While instruction in biomechanics often focuses on gait and the loads on the lower extremity, understanding the biomechanics of grasp and hand manipulation requires a focus on the unique anatomy of the hand. A combination of high dexterity and powerful ... Read more

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  • The Conference of the Birds

    A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism

    Composed in the twelfth century in north-eastern Iran, Attar's great mystical poem is among the most significant of all works of Persian literature. A marvellous, allegorical rendering of the Islamic doctrine of Sufism - an esoteric system concerned with the search for truth through God - it describes the consequences of the conference of the birds of the world when they meet to begin the search ... Read more

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  • The Conference of the Birds

    Farid ud-Din Attar was a Persian poet, druggist, and social theorist of Sufism, who wrote much of his poetry while treating hundreds of patients a day with his herbal remedies. As a young man he made a pilgrimage to Mecca, and sought wisdom during his travels in Egypt, Damascus, and India. His masterpiece, “The Conference of the Birds”, has survived centuries because of its captivating poetic ... Read more

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  • The Qur'an

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    by Farid Esack ...
    Series series Beginner's Guides
    Get to grips with one of the world’s most powerful books.The Qur’an has spoken to Muslims for over one thousand years; it is seen as law-maker, moral code, and the word of God. Drawing on both contemporary and ancient sources, Esack outlines the key themes and explains the historical and cultural context of this unique work whilst examining its content, language and style, and the variety of ... Read more

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  • Conference of the Birds

    A Seeker's Journey to God

    First written in the 12th century, Conference of the Birds is an allegory of extreme measures for extreme times -- the story of birds seeking a king is the story of all of us seeking God. Like the birds, we may be excited for the journey, until we realize that we must give up our fears and hollow desires, that our journey will be long and hard. Like the duck, we may not wish to leave the water. ... Read more

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  • The Conference of the Birds (Bird Parliament)

    Farid ud-Din Attar (1145/46 1221) was a Persian poet, druggist, and social theorist of Sufism, who wrote much of his poetry while treating hundreds of patients a day with his herbal remedies. As a young man he made a pilgrimage to Mecca, and sought wisdom during his travels in Egypt, Damascus and India. His masterpiece, "The Conference of the Birds", has survived centuries because of its ... Read more

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