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In Search of Oneness: The Bhagavad Gita and The Quran Through Sufi Eyes
If man were to come out of the self-limiting veil that covers his eyes, what glorious revelations he will see in every faith. Ghalib
This free-flowing narrative illuminates the journey of the author, a devout Muslim, through sacred books and holy men of all religions starting with his own in search of a personal god and faith, and his coming upon the Bhagavad Gita. Examining commentaries on this text, from Sankara to Abdur Rahman Chishti, alongside some renderings of the Quran here, Moosa Raza finds many common summoning God through sadhana or dhikr; reaching God through daan or giving and the service of the destitute; and seeking ecstasy through self-mastery, detachment and surrender.
These original observations are complemented by his encounters with people practising these values, like his ailing school teacher who felt God was always beside him or his friend, a senior civil servant, who, trusting in Allah s providence, kept an open home for the poor and the homeless. Through these experiences and his own striving, Raza celebrates the oneness and power of faith and spirituality, showing a path for other seekers.
This free-flowing narrative illuminates the journey of the author, a devout Muslim, through sacred books and holy men of all religions starting with his own in search of a personal god and faith, and his coming upon the Bhagavad Gita. Examining commentaries on this text, from Sankara to Abdur Rahman Chishti, alongside some renderings of the Quran here, Moosa Raza finds many common summoning God through sadhana or dhikr; reaching God through daan or giving and the service of the destitute; and seeking ecstasy through self-mastery, detachment and surrender.
These original observations are complemented by his encounters with people practising these values, like his ailing school teacher who felt God was always beside him or his friend, a senior civil servant, who, trusting in Allah s providence, kept an open home for the poor and the homeless. Through these experiences and his own striving, Raza celebrates the oneness and power of faith and spirituality, showing a path for other seekers.
256 pages, Paperback
First published September 15, 2012
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May 18, 2021
With a refreshing and enlightening blend of knowledge, 'In search for oneness' brings solace to the mind.
May 14, 2017
For those whose interest is piqued by looking at the world through a different lens, Raza's book comes well recommended. It interprets these two ancient texts (The Gita and The Quran), as if Rumi or Hafiz themselves were reading and inferring the lessons back to you. The books main message is that of Oneness, no matter what race, creed or religion.
'Out beyond the ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a garden...I will meet you there' - Rumi
'Out beyond the ideas of right doing and wrong doing, there is a garden...I will meet you there' - Rumi
January 30, 2019
Exceptionally good book
All those suffering from religious myopia must read this to have better understanding of religion
All those suffering from religious myopia must read this to have better understanding of religion
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January 16, 2025
Very good book
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