Groups

  • Mysticism in World Religions
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    Mysticism in World Religions
    Status: Member
    Description: Every religion is made up of two wings, the orthodoxy and mysticism. The word orthodox from the Greek means “having the right opinion” from orthos = right, true or staight, and doxa =opinion, praise, related to dokein which means thinking. Accordingly the word orthodoxy typically means adhering to the accepted or traditional and established faith, especially in religion. The word mysticism (from the Greek mystikos, an initiate of a mystry religion). This initiate is in the pursuit of communion with, identity with or conscious awareness of an ultimate Reality, Divinity, Spiritual Truth or God through direct experience, intuition, or insight. Mysticism usually centers on a practice or practices intended to nurture that experience or awareness. Mystic traditions generally form sub-currents within larger religious traditions - such as Kabbalah within Judaism , Sufism, within Islam, Vedanta within Hinduism, Christian mysticism within Christianity, Zen (Ch’an) within mainstream Buddhism and Taoism. The term '"mysticism'" is used to refer to beliefs and practices which go beyond the liturgical and devotional forms of worship of mainstream faith, often by seeking out inner or esoteric meanings of conventional religious doctrine. For example, Kabbalah (based in Judaism) seeks out deeper interpretations of the Torah, Sufism (in Islam) extends and amplifies the teachings of the Quran in the spirit of universal love, Vedanta reaches for the inner teachings of Hindu philosophy encapsulated in the Vedas. Mystics hold that there is a deeper or more fundamental state of existence beneath the observable, day-to day world of phenomena, and that in fact the ordinary world is superficial or epiphenomenal. This group, is for the mystics from every religion in order to reach this One and Universal fundamental state of existence in All the religions of the World.
  • Muslim Women Online
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    Muslim Women Online
    Status: Member
    Description: As-Salamalaykum About Muslim Women Online This forum intends to be a friendly place to bring Muslim Women together to talk openly about Islam. This is first and foremost a place for sisters to come, share, and talk openly without fear of criticizm or judgement. This is a place to learn and share knowledge about our deen. We encourage nonMuslims who may have questions or curiosites about Islam to not be a stranger and join us as well. All are welcome and mutual respect is encouraged in dialogue. Islam is now the fastest growing religion in the world and yet, still the most misunderstood way of life. Islam is at it's core, a religion of peace and tranquility for those who follow it's path and do not deviate. Unfortunatley, Islam has been marred by some individuals who are Muslim in name only. Please come, one and all and join us insha'Allah (God willing). Salaam (peace).
  • The Sufi Seekers
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    The Sufi Seekers
    Category: Muslim Group
    Status: Member
    Description: Sufism is a mystical school of though that has its roots in the religion of Islam. The Sufi seeker travels a journey to Divine Love and Wisdom through the personal experience of God. Depending on who you believe, Sufism is either a particularly Islamic science, akin to, say, Hasidic Kabbalah for Judaism, or essentially an open worldview that provides a universal key to unlock the secrets of the Divine, irrespective of the particular religion or cultural background. Some say Sufism is all about the dissolution of selfhood into God, others are not so sure. Whatever your interest in Islamic and Abrahamic mysticism, this new forum hopes to grow a discussion like grapes upon a good vine. And then onwards, to produce a Wine of Truth!