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Dr. M. OmarAugust 2012, Orlando
www.nurspirituality.org
Contemplating the Quran in Ramadan-3Outcomes of Belief in the Unseen (Iman)
Awaken to PresenceTransform your life
workshop series
Based on the Second Word, authored by B. Said Nursi. See: Nursi, Words.
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What is iman?
ب� غ�ي �ال ب �ون� �ؤ م�ن ي �ذ�ين� �ل ا
Those who believe in the unseen (Quran 2:3)
What are the implications of iman in our daily
lives?
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The simple prophetic solution:
Surrender to the Truth
I Choose
(Loving Grace)
Humility• Surrendering:
Accepting reality and living accordingly
Arrogance• Choosing the illusion:
Who said my life is contingent to a Source?
Ongoing process…
Moment by moment…
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Let’s start with an example…
Two students are enrolled in a school
Their experience changes completely according totheir perception…
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My experience in school is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
Wisdom
Compassion
Love
Set schedule
Uniform
Leaving one class and going to another
Different grades
SeenUnseen
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My experience in school is based on my attitude…
Wisdom
Compassion
Love
Set schedule
Uniform
Leaving one class and going to another
Different classes
Self-centeredArrogant
I can’t do what I want
It will never be like I want:Pessimistic
Humble
There is a reason for this order
They thought of everything for me:This is wonderful!
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Wow, they prepared everything for me,
I am thankful...
I love my parents, teachers, friends…
I like PE better, but Math is necessary, too…
I will miss first grade, but it is time for second grade...
I am joyful!
They are forcing us to go to classes. I hate it.
These teachers are my enemiesSee these students, too!
I love PE, why do I have to take Math?
I loved first grade. Why do I have to go to second grade?
School sucks!My short-sighted solution:I need to numb my senses
My experience in school is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
Wisdom
Compassion
Love
Set order
I am not free
Death
Hardships and Ease
SeenUnseen
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Theocentric viewpoint Egocentric
viewpoint
Our experience of life is based on our perception
Receptive and humble
Joyful
Short-sightedPessimistic
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Wow! We are brought to a wonderful creation!
I am so excited to be created! Everything too!
Everywhere is a joyful festival, displaying God’s attributes...
Everyone is my friend.
Whoever finishes his duty is discharged.
This is a wicked place!
Nothing is like what I want!
Everyone is my potential enemy.
Everything is dying, I can’t handle this!
My conscience is in a state of torment.
My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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I am pleased and happy at both my own joy and that of all the others!
Thank you God!
My short-sighted temporary solution:
I have to shut my mind and senses
My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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Belief in God (Iman)Certainty in his
Unseen Presence
great happiness and blessings
great pleasure and
ease
My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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Recognizing the Unseen bears the seed of Tuba-Tree of Paradise Not recognizing the
Unseen conceals the seed of Zaqqum-Tree of Hell
My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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Wisdom
Compassion
Love
Set order
I am not free
Death
Hardships and Ease
SeenUnseen
My experience in life is based on
my perception of what is beyond…
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Solution:The solution is within
YOU
Change your perception!
Recognize your reality!
IMAN
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How? I can:ponder on the creation and yourselfrecognize the actions of the unseen just,
compassionate, beneficent, powerful, order-loving Divine Oneness!
recognize that He is conscious! Talk to Him!surrender my own illusions and recognize my role:
Everything witnesses that I am brought to this world to learn, witness, love and enjoy
That’s what makes me joyful.
leave the intoxicants & come to my senses!I put myself in
this hellish state
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Belief in God (Iman)Certainty in his Unseen Presence
great happiness and blessingsgreat pleasure and
ease
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“Belief in the Unseen” (recognizing the Unseen) is not a mere acceptance.
It is a life transforming moment by moment paradigm!.
The cure to every problem lies in it!