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"Allah would not place a burden on you, but He would purify you and would perfect His grace upon you, that ye may give thanks." — Holy Qur'an 5:6

 

 

:: Candle Posts :: Motivational Gems for Higher Spiritual Enlightenment ::
:: Volumes 1 to 4 ::

The Candle:
A physical lighted candle emits heat, fragrance and light. I would like to present three concepts to my audience as to how I see these properties in a spiritual sense. In the purification of metals, heat is used. In the spirit world, I am using this property as a mechanism to dissolve all impurities within one's soul. Fragrance is a very powerful mechanism to purify the soul. If a person experiences fragrances during Dua, Dhikr, tasbi or bandagi, then he/she should feel very happy because angels are purifying his/her personal world. This is a great sign of advancement of the soul. Finally, the light of the candle symbolizes the light of our Holy Imam which arises in the forehead a staunch, obedient, devoted murid. This is the actualization of a Golden Noorani Didar which has been promised to all who make an effort to advance in the Spirit World.

Candle Posts:
This project is called 'Candle Posts' because I would like to bring the concept of a burning candle as a symbol of our continuous quest for higher spiritual enlightenment. In his Irshad on July 11, 2007 and his firman of December 13, 2008, Noor Mowlana Hazar Imam has put the onus on us to search for higher spiritual enlightenment under his supervision and then use this spiritual enlightenment as a continuous internal guide in our daily lives. This calling from our beloved Holy Imam needs tremendous effort. Therefore, I have made a very humble niyat to send motivational gems for higher spiritual enlightenment in the form of candle Posts. The Posts are also being archived so that you may be able to read them in a sequence over time. Each posting also has hyperlinks so that you can follow up on a point of your interest.

 

 


Candle Posts Index (Volume 1)
01 Fundamental Key to Success in 2009
02 Measuring Strength on Siratal-Mustaqeem
03 Partnering With Noor Mowlana Hazar Imam in the Spirit World
04 Dasond of Lawful Income, Time and Knowledge
05 A Purified Nazrana is Worth Its Weight in Gold
06 The Candle, The Path and The Destination
07 Continuous Dhikr Creates Light and a Smile on a Momin's Face
08 The Blessing of Being Bestowed with Iman (Faith)
09 What is the Source of Internal Peace?
10 A Most Beautiful Prayer for Eternal Peace
11 Tauba (Sincere Repentance) :: A Heavenly Medicine
12 Whys Should We Focus on the Inward Sins First?
13 Bartering Good Deeds for Peace and Light
14 Why Should We Raise Our Consciousness for the Next World?
15 The Malfunctioning Intellect
16 Why Are Heavenly Things Better Seen Than Heard?
17 How to Improve Our Spiritual Book of Deeds?
18 Death and Dying of a Materialistic Person
19 How to be Resurrected with the Pious, Prophets and Saints?
20 Enlighten Your Grave (i.e., the Soul in Your Body)
21 Why Does Bandagi Have Such a Lofty Status?
22 How to Hold Fast to the Rope of Allah (Habl Allah)?
23 What is the Teaching of Mowla Ali (a.s.) on Bandagi and Meraj?
24 Mowla Murtaza Ali's (a.s.) Advice on 'How to Live in this World?'
25 How to Supplicate for Higher Spiritual Enlightenment?
26 How to Change One's Human Nature and Acquire Virtues?
27 How to Supplicate for Angelic Virtues With a Strong Conviction?
28 How to Seek LIberation from the Shackles of Limited Belief?
29 What is the Everlasting Barakat of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.)?
30 How to Activate the Real Heart (Qalb, Dil)?
31 How to be Spiritually Happy and Also Face the Global Recession?
32 How to Participate in the Spiritual Knowledge Society?
33 What Should We Pray For During the Jamati Mushkil Aasaan Satado?
34 How to Obtain Exterior and Interior Protection?
35 How to Become Imam Conscious?
36 What is the Relationship Between Faith and Intellect in Islam?
37 How to Defeat The Ego (Nafs-i Amara)?
38 What are the Links between the Daily Prayer, Faith and Knowledge?
39 What is the Source of the Light of Faith?
40 What is the Role of the Present and Living Imam?

Candle Posts Index (Volume 2)
41 O Our Mowla, We Welcome You To Our Spiritual Homes
42 What is the Significance of Continuous Bandagi Over 40-days?
43 How Do Archangels Help True Believers?
44 What are the Spiritual States of Murids of the Holy Imam?
45 How to be in the Spiritual Presence of the Holy Imam?
46 What are the Benefits of Dhikr and Bandagi?
47 How Does the Holy Imam Guide His Light to His Murids?
48 Why Is It Necessary TO First Die Spiritually?
49 How Does The Holy Imam's Light Reach His Mu'mins?
50 How to Call Upon the All Encompassing Light?
51 Yaum-e-Ali Dhikr Tasbi
52 The Ultimate Dhikr :: Tuhi Tu (O Mowla, Only You are You)
53 Greater Insights into the Concept of 'Tuhi Tu'
54 Should I Incorporate Bandagi Into My Daily Routine?
55 The Blessing of Shukr-vaari Beej
56 Spiritual Educational Resources For Holy Ramadan
57 Foundational Teachings of NOOR Mowlana Murtaza Ali (a.s.)
58 The Door of Salvation :: Seeking Forgiveness
59 The Relationship between Knowledge, Conviction and Action
60 Precious Gems On Death and Eternal Spiritual Life
61 New Insights into Balancing Din with Duniya
62 Precious Guidance About Livelihood
63 Lail-tul Qadr and the Power of Ism-i Azam
64 Noor Mowlana Murtaza Ali's (a.s.) Insight on Idd
65 Idd Mubarak :: Tawil of Dua-e-Qunut
66 Insights on the Topic of Knowledge
67 Knowledge and Conviction of Three Types of People
68 Insights into Loyalty and Real Inner Sacrifices
69 Idd Mubarak :: Tawil of Selected Qur'anic Terms
70 Idd-e-Gaddir Dhikr :: Ya Ali Tuhi Tu
71 Salgirah Mubarak :: What Gift Should We Submit To Our Beloved Mowla?
72 Why Should We Only Obey NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam?
73 "To Be" or "To Have"?
74 Dhikrs for the Ascent of the Soul
75 Imamim Mubin :: Manifesting Imam
76 The Fundamental Role of Imamim Mubin in Our Spiritual Journey
77 Material Intelligence and Spiritual Enlightenment
78 Spiritual Kingdom of Mu'mins
79 What is the Source of and the Cure for Waswasâh?
80 Wisdoms from Surah Falaq (Holy Qur'an 113:1-5)

Candle Posts Index (Volume 3)
81 Wisdoms from Surah Naas (Holy Qur'an 114: 1-6)
82 What are the benefits of Jamati Satado Prayers?
83 Yearning for Light-of-Lights
84 Recognizing the Light of Eternal Ali
85 Our responsibilities towards NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam
86 Let us review some precious, eternal wisdoms
87 Spiritual Educational Resources For Holy Ramadan
88 Spiritual Aspirations for Idd-ul-Fitr
89 Importance of Knowledge, Submission and Obedience in Personal Search
90 Tusi's Journey Towards The World of Oneness
91 Sacrifice and Rewards of God-Fearing Piety
92 The Meaning and Status of Amirul-Momineen
93 Noor Mowlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Hazar Imam (a.s.)
94 Salgirah Mubarak :: The Heart That Knows
95 Prayers During Sickness
96 Qur'anic Treasures, Dhikr and Ginan Resources at Audio.SalmanSpiritual.Com
97 The Character of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (s.a.s.)
98 Meaning and Significance of Al-Rahman and Al-Rahim
99 Illumination and the Glorious Radiance of Eternity
100 Noor Mowlana Mansur's Guidance, Supplication and Prayer
101 What Sacrifice Can We Offer on Idd-ul Adha?
102 Da'i Al-Mu'ayyad's Pledge of Loyalty, Love, Obedience and Piety
103 Noore Ali, Mushkil Kusha, Noore Ali, Hazar Imam
104 A Modern View of the Balance Between Din and Duniya
105 How to Reach the Abode of Eternal Peace?
106 Noore Karim Hazar Imam
107 Loyalty, Devotion and Obedience to Noor Mowlana Hazar Imam
108 How Should We Prepare for Holy Ramadan?
109 Resources for Holy Ramadan, Lail-tul Qadr & Idd-ul Fitr
110 What is Sincere Repentance and What Should We Repent For?
111 The Connection Between Repentance and Enlightenment
112 The Mightiest Qibla of the Truth and the Noblest Ka'ba
113 The Path for Returning to the Origin in the Ismaili Tariqah
114 How Should We Actualize Our Bay'ah with the Holy Imam?
115 Harnessing the Power of Sura Ikhlas
116 Enlightening Wisdoms of Noor Mowlana Murtaza Ali (a.s.)
117 Harnessing Barakat in Spiritual and Material Worlds
118 Spiritual Dimensions of the Alid Tradition
119 Unveiling or Self-Disclosure of God
120 My Wish List for the Upcoming Pradramani of Noor Mowlana Shah Karim Al-Hussaini Hazar Imam

Candle Posts Index (Volume 4)
121 Deeper Meanings of Prostration
122 What is the State of Your Spiritual House?
123 How to Harness Special Blessings on Laylat al-Qadr?
124 How is the Human Potential Related to the Cosmopolitan Ethic?
125 The Immense Power of 'Astaghfirullah'
126 How To Advance Spiritually in the New Year?
127 What is Unique About the Ismaili Imamat?
128 Higher Spiritual Enlightenment and the Ultimate Wisdom
129 Insights into 'From Thee Alone We Seek Help'
130 Worship of Those Who Are 'Free'
131 Teachings of Rumi
132 The Opening of the Door of Enlightenment
133 The Fine Traits of the Holy Prophet (s.a.s) and Noor Mowlana Murtaza Ali (a.s.)
134 Harnessing Good Things Here and in the Hereafter
135 Aspire For The Mystical Knowledge
136 The Source of Light in Our Spiritual Hearts
137 Hazrat Bibi Fatimat-az-Zahra (a.s.), Majma al-Nurayn
138 2017 — The Year for Higher Spiritual Enlightenment

May NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam inspire us to follow the Right Path and bestow a Batini-Noorani Didar in this life time. Ameen.