Qur'an Talks in the UK (Part 5 & 6 of 6)

Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri

In this session, Shaykh Fadhlalla reviews the key landmarks of the series, beginning with the essential questions that have informed the reflection and study throughout: What is the position of human being in existence; why can’t we maintain constancy and happiness; what is this entity called you; how to save myself from myself?. Adam was designed in theGarden to experience duality in order to realize the light of lights. This talk focuses on the evolution of the self in its movement through time and space, andthe key processes in grooming and refinement. The interplay between self-soul and how to access the inner heart is a central theme. We are programmed for perfection, designed seeking the original state. The constant challenge of balance and the role of knowledge and action is an additional key topic. Ultimately,true knowledge lies in yielding to the divine orchestration. Moving along the patterns of life leads to developing a higher level of awareness and conduct. Ultimately,a good attitude, courtesy and inner abandonment coupled with good expectations are the necessary pre-conditions for following the essential passion - this existence is based on love. The concluding segment of this session, and the series, is a telegraphic review of the remaining key classical Arabic and Qur’anic terms which serve as keys for deepening insight into the study of the multi-level nature of the Qur’anic message and the prophetic teachings.