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Islam means dedication, surrender,
peace and tranquility. The Ramzan month is set apart for the
holy task of bringing into memory and practicing the
teachings that Hazrat Muhammad conveyed, and progressing
spiritually to attain unity and purity. Islam teaches that
God's grace can be won through justice and righteous living;
wealth, scholarship and power cannot earn it. Pure Love
alone can please the Lord. Muslim seers emphasise that we
must inquire into the validity of the 'I' which feels it is
the body and the 'I' which feels it is the mind, and reach
the conclusion that the real 'I' is the Self that is
yearning for the Omniself, God. The Ramzan month, fast and
prayers are designed to awaken and manifest this
realisation. All religions emphasise on unity, harmony, and
equal-mindedness. Therefore, cultivate love, tolerance and
compassion, and demonstrate the Truth in every daily
activity. This is the Message I give you with My
Blessings!
- Divine Discourse, Jul 12,
1983.
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