Qur'an Talks in the UK (Part 2 of 6)

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

The second discourse from the UK Qur’an series. These discourses construct a multi - dimensional map and cosmology that both indicates the designs of life and provide keys in which one is able move along its pathways. Human beings are repeatedly challenged to review and adjust, as part of the mysterious movement of life. This talk considers several key topics - The first is the self and the Quranic descriptions of its nature, development and cosmology. The emphasis topic is intellect, rationality and intelligence - as human beings grow and develop in consciousness, the capacity for reasoning and discrimination of dualities is a necessary step in the development of a wholesome heart. Greater awareness and intelligence allies with knowledge, action and the best possible conduct. Shaykh Fadhlalla discusses these issues and their relevance to the good life, the drive towards excellence and living in accord with divine mercy. “The closer you are to your last breath - the closer you are to the breathless vista of no beginning and no end.” Yet balance, constancy and a living heart are desirable for all human beings.

Shaykh Fadhlalla introduces a key theme that is developed and repeated throughout the series: The method or path is to care for the lower half and recognize and resonate with the higher side which is always fully functional. The committed traveler will take every difficulty as an opportunity for re-alignment, difficulties and challenges are indicators pointing to the soul’s constancy and light. All of nature’s programs, patterns and transmissions in following the appropriate course lead to human beings reaching the purity of the heart and timeless knowledge. The middle path is an oscillation between the boundless and the bounded and limited. This is a detailed presentation examining these key topics with depth and delineation of key issues in dynamics of transformation and refinement by the Qur’an and the Prophetic path