Abundance Mini-Course Step 5: Believe
“O you who believe, believe!” — Qur’an
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All of the previous lessons come down to this, the beginning of the real journey into true faith and belief.
Our lives are a reflection of our deepest beliefs, our most hidden thoughts. Often, we are not even aware enough to know what we truly believe, but we experience the consequences of our beliefs in our lives, in our circumstances, and in our emotions and feelings.
When we truly believe, nothing can harm or hurt us, and life automatically reflects the natural goodness, grace, abundance, peace and prosperity of a reality based in Truth and wholly dependent upon God, the Divine.
In many ways, the Universe is a mirror, and life is an opportunity to perfect our souls, our beings, so that we can take the next step entirely unhindered and unafraid. By clarifying, perfecting and purifying our belief, we begin to experience circumstances reflective of a deeper inner state based in truth, in peace, prosperity and purpose.
It’s not enough to simply affirm belief with our tongues. Belief must permeate the core of our beings and define our very selves.
Every day, we face challenges to our belief. Opportunities to not give in to anger, fear, despair, hopelessness, depression, stress and anxiety are seldom far and confront us daily. It is during these critical moments that we have the opportunity to demonstrate, and thus strengthen, our belief.
By holding tight to the rope of God and not coming apart, by maintaining composure and certainty in the face of adversity, fear and doubt, we propel ourselves forward and begin to make real progress on the Path.
Exercise Your Belief
Begin becoming aware of your feelings and emotions, and realize that any negative emotion such as fear, anger, jealousy, envy, hatred and so on are all based in a thought contrary to Truth and to true belief.
At such times, immediately return to the sacred practice you have developed over the last few days and exercise your belief power. Affirm truth in light of the darkness now attempting to take root within. Stand for truth against your very self.
Seek out the false thought which hides within the subconscious and uproot it as you would a poisonous serpent, for that is exactly what it is, a venomous threat that will spread disbelief within if not treated with urgency. By shining the light of consciousness within through a few moments of inquiry, you will become skilled at protecting your soul, your heart, from destructive programming before it takes root and does its damage. And this is why the Holy Prophet (SAWS) said, “An hour of contemplation is more valuable than seventy years of worship.”
We live in perilous times, and there has never been a greater need for living responsibly than now. Everything is accelerating, and these are the days regarding which the Prophet (SAWS) said, “A believer may awaken in a state of belief in the morning, yet by night fall into disbelief.”
This then is known as Jihad an-Nafs, the holy struggle against the self, the enemy that hides within. This is the path of Sufism, known as Tazkiyyat an-Nafs, the purification of the self from disbelief, from darkness and negativity, and al-Tariqa, that Way of Ihsan, spiritual excellence, which is the very goal of the religious or spiritual path.
This is the way home, back to our Source, free and unencumbered, liberated from the lower self and from the world. This is the path to peace, prosperity and purpose. This is where the real work now begins.
Review these lessons often, and stay on the path. To your divine success and eternal happiness!
“Behold! Verily, upon the Friends of God there is no fear, nor shall they grieve.” — Surah Yunus (Qur’an, 10:62)
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Brother Ihsan,
Every time you enlighten our path, we think this is the ultimate, but fortunately you surprise us with another advanced step that strengthen our journey towards truth.
Simply you inundate us with your positive creativity.
With divine care.
Jamal Taha
May eternal blessings, light and support continually grace your path, brother Jamal!
The whole Islamic Meditation Mini Course is indeed a
very inspirational guidance that has improved my knowledge.
You’ve done a great job for others to benefit from. I thank
you very kindly brother Ihsan. May Allah SWT always provide
you with His Divine guidance and protection in your mission.
Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatulllah.
Best regards,
Hood Hussein
Jakarta, Indonesia.
Thank you, Hood, and may Allah Almighty continue to shower his blessings, light and protection upon you, your loved ones and community, and the wonderful people of Indonesia!
Thank you for your guiding light.
To your eternal success and happiness!
such pleasure to read your lessons again! May Allah bless you ..
And to you Nisrine, endless joy and light!
Thank you Ihsan. Eternally! Shukr ya Rabbi Shukr!
My hearts has been heay for some time, and is because the struggle, my Jihad an-Nafs, the struggle to purify myself from disbelief, and I did not know what else to do, but cry my self to sleep And now, I thank you Ihsan, for this meditation programs that is guiding me in the right path, thank you for your words, words that have help me heal, words that elevate the soul to the most high, towards Allah(SWA). Keep up the good missionary work, because I think this is your mission in life, may Allah(SWA) continue to bless you and Daud in the development of future programs, God has giving you talents to be use for his glory. Blessing
Thank you Elsa for your thoughtful comments, and may Allah Almighty guide and strengthen us all, together, towards truth, goodness, peace and prosperity!
May Almighty Allah always cover you with his special blessings bro, at this time in my life the Almighty has sent you to me for have been having panic attacks due to stress, my prayers always with u, Sis shaheen
May God through His divine grace and love lift your burdens, Shaheen, and give you strength to move forward with joy and purpose!
jazak Allah brother,may ALLAH help us to keep on good deeds .
rasulullah said ‘ You have to spread the knoledge which I convayed you,
expecting steps for spiritual practice.We all are aware about bacic.We need the core practice.
Thanks ihsan. May allah bless you.
Thanks . brother ISHAN . may God beleas you . i am doing every night Exersiz to maditation and thins a for light and i do a ziker ALHHA . ALHHA . ALHHA . But stil my heart is not beating ? why brother ISHAN . now i do Exersiz 2 week s . when i do ZIKER i am thinking some light is comming but i can not see the light . please help me … and til me when my heart was beating and when i see the light . ? please replay me . Jzakomullhha .