Collection: Spirituality & Religion

"By God, the earth is never going to be without the one who rises for God with proof, (be he) either known and manifest or hidden and fearful.

So that the proof of God and His clear evidence is not invalidated." Reported from Imam Ali (as)

Imam Mahdi is the inheritor of the deep knowledge of the Holy Prophet. He is the proof of God and His voice among people.He is truthful and precise in everything. He possesses hukm, a divine mandate, and knowledge of the Names. His presence is necessary to uphold the divine connection between the realm of this world and higher worlds without which the purpose of the creation of humanity-which is to be guided towards perfection by God-would vanish. When he returns, his mission will be to fill the world with justice after it has been filled with oppression. By exploring verses of the Qur'an and the hadith corpus, this book seeks to understand each of these spiritual positions and how Imam Mahdi will accomplish his mission.

Historically, women have been an integral part of spreading our Deen. They have contributed as mothers, wives, supporters, and defenders of our religion. This book allows the reader to take a glimpse into the lives of thirty-seven amazing women. Starting with the women from the Prophet Muhammad's (SAW) household to female companions and pioneers of Islamic History. Women in Islamic History have had a huge impact on building nations. Many that have been through education, raising children, raising scholars or being scholars themselves. These exceptional women have helped shape the world.

These women have a lot of favours upon us, the least we can do is learn about them and share their amazing lives with others so that they can also be inspired.

Structured, accessible, and drawn from Qur'anic verses and authentic ahadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad), these reliable handbooks offer surety for the seeking heart of any age group. To use them with guidance from a shaykh (a senior scholar and guide) or mentor would be a cast-iron way to steer away from the dark addictions and emotional afflictions of the modern world.

The first book is inspired by Imam al-Ghazali's (RA) masterful writings which illustrate those devilish, undesirable traits that hold us back. The 'Handbook of Spiritual Medicine' offers a convenient breakdown of the symptoms, remedies, and exceptions for each. The second book in the series is a condensed compendium of du'as (prayers) with a context for their deployment: they are chosen for their effectiveness in soothing the soul and achieving acceptance with Allah Most High (SWT). Each supplication has been carefully selected from the Qur'an and Prophetic sayings: this 'Handbook of Accepted Prayers' refers regularly to inspirational past luminaries such as Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah (RA).

Your spiritual journey is in your hands--the essential guide to palm reading

What if the answers you've been looking for are right there, in the palm of your hand? If you're a novice to the practice of palmistry and want to dive deep into this alluring subject, Palm Reading for Beginners will show you how to look through a window into your past, present, and future presented in one single, universal language--our hands.

From improving mental clarity to understanding your own potential, this book combines all the core principles of this ancient art. Learn to analyze the lines and mounts of the palm, hand movements and shapes, and patterns of fingerprints to put them together and apply meaning to everyday life.

Palm Reading for Beginners interesting tidbits include:

• Profound and relatable--The how-to information is in-depth, thorough, and easy-to-understand making your palm reading journey easy.
• Invaluable insight--Use these essential palm reading methods to not only examine a hand but interpret what you see.
• Illuminating illustrations--The clear and concise drawings make it that much easier for you to perfect the practice.

With Palm Reading for Beginners, you'll see your life in ways you never thought possible.

The most pressing question in these uncertain times may well be, How can we bring healing and protection to the Earth? It was this very question that Cynthia Jurs carried with her in 1990 as she climbed a path high in the Himalayas, to meet an "old wise man in a cave"--a venerated lama from Nepal. In response to her question, the old lama gave her a formidable assignment based on an ancient practice from Tibet: she must procure earth treasure vases made of clay and potent medicines, fill them with prayers and symbolic offerings, and bury them around the world where healing is called for. Thus begins the journey of a lifetime--sometimes harrowing, but always shining with beauty at the threshold between urgency and the timelessness of the sacred. In Summoned by the Earth we accompany this passionate and creative Buddhist teacher, as she attempts to fulfill the daunting task. Ultimately, the path from the wise man's mountain cave winds around the world, bringing Cynthia into relationship with elders, activists, diverse ecosystems and communities. One by one, as the humble clay pots are planted in the Earth, the power of an ancient technology of the sacred comes alive and a global community grows to protect the Earth and learn how to become vessels of healing. Along the way, we come face to face with the troubles burdening our communities everywhere while encountering some of the people leading the way to unexpected solutions and surprising new visions. We meet survivors of the Liberian civil war, and an ex-combatant who puts down his AK47 to take up mindfulness practice in order to create lasting peace. There's the Hero Women in Congo, who are resisting femicide and defending the sanctity of their bodies and the world's second largest rainforest. And there's the indigenous elders everywhere, from the outback of Aboriginal Australia to the Native pueblos of northern New Mexico, who, in keeping their lifeways alive, are stewarding their sacred lands and regenerating ecosystems vital to our collective survival. Through all these cultures and communities, the path leads us to a cave above the Los Alamos National Laboratory, back to the cave in Nepal where it all began, and finally, to another cave high on Mount Parnassus in Delphi where the Oracle, in service to the Goddess Gaia, once divined how we may best live in balance. Over and over, we touch the heart of the world, only to discover by journey's end that the heart of the world is everywhere and that our assignment now is to recognize we are a global family and wake up together. As many of us wonder what we can do in this eleventh hour, Summoned by the Earth offers a riveting account of one woman's response to the challenges we face, and is an irresistible invitation to become "sacred activists" heeding the call of the Earth.

We're all overwhelmed at times. Between a career, personal life, and family, finding time for yourself can seem impossible, with an infinite to-do list. Shonda Moralis has been there--and developed a solution. Here are over fifty five-minute "mindful breaks" that help you find energy at any moment: while getting dressed, commuting, or drinking coffee.

• Breathe mindful breaks promote calm and awareness.
• Becoming mindful breaks prevent limiting beliefs and boost your confidence.
• Balance mindful breaks help you craft the life you want.

Don't Forget to Breathe allows you to take time for yourself while doing everything else.

Publisher's note: Don't Forget to Breathe is an updated and revised edition of Breathe, Empower, Achieve.

Pause, find connection, and choose peace rather than harm when you feel overwhelmed in the crashing ocean of life.

You are the calm of the ocean, not the pounding wave. The tumultuous, confusing, and unbearable feelings that arise in life will never overtake your true essence and the peace you can find below the surface.

Written as a love letter to those in pain, Wait encourages us to seek out a path to peace and freedom from suffering. Cuong Lu, a long-time disciple of Thich Nhat Hanh, personally witnessed a shooting while fleeing Vietnam in 1975. The memory of this trauma prompted him to dedicate his life to sharing the wisdom of deep listening, finding understanding, and in his words, "defusing the bombs in our hearts." We have waited long enough for the violence to stop. Now is the time to help turn the tide, interrupt the cycle of violence, and create a world where love and understanding thrive.

BIDARI is 365 pages of daily exercises and inspiring quotes. With this journal you practice to be in the moment and begin each day with an intention. You are guided to be a better listener and reframe your inner and outer worlds.

- 365 days

- 365 practices

- 365 new feelings

- 365 steps towards "Bidari-Awakening"

Through the discipline of writing, you will learn to release emotions that don't serve you anymore and Bidari helps you gain more awareness at a deeper level.

Through Bidari we practice: gratitude, awareness, mindfulness, meditation, healing and heartfulness.

This Journal is in Farsi.

وقتی توی مغزمون پر از همهمه و شلوغی کارهای روزمره]ست، وقتی بار زندگی روی شونه]هامون فشار می]آره و باعث می]شه هزارویک فکرباربط و بی]ربط داشته باشیم، وقتی دیگه کاسۀ صبر و طاقتمون داره لبریز می]شه یا حتی وقتی کسی نیست که چهارکلام باهاش درددلکنیم تکلیفمون چیه؟ باید به کجا پناه ببریم؟

نوشتن از اتفاقات روزمره، احساسات، خشم]ها، ناراحتی]ها، دل]خوشی]ها، آرزوها و... همیشه راهگشاست. صفحۀ سفید کاغذ با آغوشباز ما و حرف]هامون رو در آغوش می]کشه و اصلاً وابداً قضاوتمون نمی]کنه. برای همینه که بی هیچ ترسی می]شه نوشت. این روزنگاربرای نوشتنه، برای بیرون ریختن چیزهایی که توی مغزمون تلنبار کردیم و برای شکل دادن به عادت]های کوچکی که مقدمۀ تغییرات بزرگهستن. روز به روز و صفحه به صفحه فرصتی برای خلوت کردن با خودمون پیدا می]کنیم، 365 روز، 365 کار کوچک، 365 حس]وحالتازه و 365 تمرین برای بیداري.

Awaken the Goddess within through spells, rituals, meditations, embodiment practices, and journal prompts

In this introduction to the Goddess across time and cultures, and Her many expressions of myth and magick, Gabriela Herstik guides us toward connecting to the Goddess in ourselves and establishing a relationship with Her that is personal, empowering, and transformative. Goddess Energy covers topics including:

• the history of the Goddess, Her role in modern society, and why it's imperative that we begin to work with and honor Her
• how Goddess energy is for everyone, of any gender expression or sexual orientation
• connecting to the elemental power of the Goddess of the Earth
• calling on the Goddess of Protection and Healing in moments of need
• transforming your life into a ritual for the Goddess of Love
• the potent mysteries of the Dark Goddess and how to embrace the shadow self
• honoring the Goddess through glamour, astrology, and sex magick
• working with ritual, tarot, journal questions, and affirmations to attune to Goddess Energy
• and much more

The Goddess path is one of alignment with the heart, with the universe, with nature--and with ourselves. To honor the Goddess, we don't have to go through anyone else but only remember the divine within. This is your power. This is Goddess energy.

The Goddess is calling...Are you listening?

Witchcraft to Celebrate Your Optimistic & Adventurous Self

Boost your magical practice and personal development with the power of your Sagittarius Sun sign. Ivo Dominguez, Jr. and Enfys J. Book share what strengths and challenges your sign brings to both witchcraft and everyday life. Featuring recipes, exercises, stories, rituals, and spells from the authors and a host of Sagittarius contributors, this book teaches you how to best connect with your sign's energy, manage your power, cleanse and shield yourself, tailor-fit magical workings to your sign, and more.

Contributors to this volume:

Mama Gina - Donyelle Headington - Devin Hunter - Cosette Paneque - Michael G. Smith - Natalie Zaman - Dawn Aurora Hunt - Sandra Kynes

A Tibetan Buddhist anthology of accessible and authentic contemplative exercises to help cultivate innate yet undeveloped powers of mind, emotion, and body.

A Penguin Classic

Drawn from Tibet's rich contemplative literature, Buddhist Meditation offers classic exercises focused on the opportunities and challenges of life; cultivating inner calm; fostering a wider perspective on oneself in relationship to others; working with negative emotions, and the highest values of the Buddhist tradition, love and compassion. Several dozen meditation instructions are collected in twelve chapters. All major traditions of Tibetan Buddhism are represented. The book is structured on "foundation practices", practice manuals that immerse the reader in the search for meaningful and compassionate responses to the ubiquity of human suffering, and in the contemplative techniques that translate that search into consequential action.
Spiritual exercises introduce 1) the opportunity for self-betterment and to be of benefit to other living beings; 2) the inescapable persistence of suffering in life, and the reality of death; 3) the workings of ethical cause and effect, otherwise known as karma; and 4) the ever-repeating succession of frustration known as cyclic existence, or samsara. The second set of foundation practices provide tools to build upon including: 5) taking refuge in Buddhism--a deep formal commitment to integrate Buddhist contemplative and ethical teachings into one's life; 6) cultivating love and compassion for all living beings; 7) clearing away cognitive, emotional, and behavioral impediments to actualizing love and compassion; 8) developing with wisdom and the experience and excellent qualities necessary to put love and compassion into practice; and 9) dedicating oneself to a spiritual mentor to serve as a guide through this intensive program of training.
Part existential philosophy, part ethics, part self-help program, part cosmology--the foundation exercises present a complete Buddhist picture of life, the ethical universe, and the first steps in making a positive impact in life for ourselves and others, steps anyone can begin to take by dedicating themselves to train in contemplative exercises.

The Twelve Keys of Faith-Based Recovery (Booklet Edition) presents the key biblical truths to help you be successful in recovery. These twelve key biblical truths share the critical faith-based messages that are so important for those in recovery. This book will guide you through the biblical principles that build one upon the other that ultimately lead you to the loving God of the Bible, the true "Higher Power", success in recovery, and a brand new life with God.

The Twelve Keys of Faith-Based Recovery is an easy-to-read book that blends biblical truth with key principles of recovery to encourage you and support you in your recovery and in your faith. This book is great for individuals seeking a faith-based approach to recovery.

The Twelve Keys of Faith-Based Recovery is also a great resource for churches, recovery ministries, and facilities that want to make faith-based recovery resources available to their members in an easy-to-read book format. It is available in multiple editions: Pocket Edition (4.25x7), Booklet Edition (5x8), Large Print Edition (6x9), and Kindle/eBook Edition.

Return Home to the Goddess

The Goddess is essential to the heart of all existence. To meet her is to love her and to be embraced by her love in return. Feel her essence and dance her into the wild and free expression of the life force she is. Through the Goddess, you will connect to magic and mystery, engage with love and beauty, and ground yourself in the sacred wholeness of nature.

Her feminine face will enchant you, peeking out through history and myth and through contemporary stories from women and men who have encountered her as Anodea Judith and our sacred storytellers share their experiences of the Goddess, including:

- a daughter who knows herself to be a holy, sacred woman

- a woman who found hope through Quan Yin's medicine of compassion

- a woman who received a new Reiki lineage from the Goddess Kali-Maa

- a woman who found her feminine soul through her awakened womb

- a man who knows Gaea as an immense, loving, living being

To learn about the Goddess is to explore a necessary part of ourselves and a missing part of our world. Embody who you are in her diverse aspects as Maiden, Mother, Crone, and Queen. Understand at a deeper level the mythic stories of Demeter, Athena, Lakshmi, Isis, Blodeuwedd, and many others, and learn how they relate to you today. Practice Goddess blessings, meditations, and perform her rituals to come back home to the Goddess once again.

GODDESS will help you reclaim your sacred feminine in all her myriad forms!

GODDESS: Blessed Reunions with the Feminine Face of the Divine is part of Common Sentience, an uncommon book series that brings the mystical into the mainstream by sharing spiritual wisdom and true, personal stories of the Divine experiences many are having. Look for other books in this exciting series at https: //sacredstories.com.

Are you struggling to create the life you want, that you deserve? It's my promise to you that the life that you truly want is there waiting for you and I want to help you to step into it. This book has powerful, positive Affirmations for Manifesting and Creating your Greatest Life! Affirmations for wealth, health, happiness, positive thinking, love, power, success and more! Affirmations and intentions which support you easily and clearly in creating the life you truly want and finally move you From Hoping to Having. Manifest your greatest life into reality, now!

It can be read alongside Julie Poole's book, 'From Hoping to Having: The 3 R's to Create Your Best Life', or by itself.

*Julie Poole has been a Law of Attraction Coach, Hypnotherapist and Spiritual Teacher for more than two decades. She has helped thousands to find their truth and power, confidence and joy; to balance their lives, attract abundance, love and health, to find that great job, start that business, and much more

This book gives a deeper insight into the world view and teachings of the Essene Communities as describes in the original texts which have been published in the book "Gospel of Love and Peace". The author describes and explains the communinions with the Angels as practised by the Essenes.

Important concepts are best understood by analogies with familiar experiences. When Jesus walked this earth, He taught the people using parables about eating and drinking, farming and fishing, and seeds and treasures.

The author of this book is an old Christian who has devoted his life to teaching and coaching. He here seeks to draw parallels between athletics and the Christian life, thereby offering insight into both.

Topics include hopes and fears, faith and trust, submission, teamwork, practice, challenges, paying the price, and the coach-player relationship.

The reader will enjoy the imagery as he gains insight into both sports and life.