Holistic Islam

Sufism, Transformation, and the Needs of Our Time

De: Kabir Helminski

Narrado por: Kabir Helminski

Duración: 6 h y 22 m

Resumen del Editor

Islam once gave birth to a great civilization that respected religious diversity, freedom of conscience, and scientific thought, and Islamic knowledge contributed to the birth of humanism in the Renaissance. Today's world is desperately in need of a spirituality that is free of dogma, based in experiences not beliefs; one that can reconcile the human and spiritual realms. In his new audiobook, renowned spiritual teacher and Sufi sheikh Kabir Helminski gives us a compelling interpretation of spiritual or holistic Islam that will hearten contemporary Muslims looking for a faith suited for our times, and providing non-Muslims a brilliant introduction to this rich spiritual tradition.

Helminksi’s holistic Islam is an emerging force in the world. It is reflected in the rise of the popularity of the writings of Jalal ad-Din Rumi who is loved by followers of all faiths and none. Helminski shows how it is the great Sufi teachers of the Islamic tradition who show the way to this universal wisdom. Holistic Islam is an expression of the primordial religion of humanity that recognizes a journey through levels of consciousness leading to the transformation of self and the mature human being.

While all religions have a tendency to decline into sectarianism, legalism, fundamentalism, and superstition, humanity is never without the presence of realized human beings who have shared the knowledge and practice of communion with Ultimate Reality.

Holistic Islam is a spiritual antidote to extremism and fundamentalism, established on a clear Quranic basis. Holistic Islam uses Quranic arguments to establish a spiritually progressive Islam.

©2017 Kabir Helminski (P)2018 Kabir Helminski

Great book revealing the truth about Islam

away from cultural biases embedded in Islam, this book reveals what came down to Muhammed (pbuh). religion of God that transformed the society one person at a time.

Listening To Hope

Sheikh Helminski lays out the template of a joyful and loving Islam. His message is straight forward; of Islam as the continued presence of a path of love in the Divine, the community of mankind and it's surroundings. This book should be a must read for Muslims and non-Muslims to understand the relationship of Sufism and it's true meaning. He clarifies why Sufism is incontrovertibly part of Islam and that it's message of Love is universal and why some choose to separate it from it's religion to serve their versions of what Sufism represents. Today's fundamentalism as a misguided interpretation of the religion is also addressed and succinctly explained.
There is so much to understand about Sufism as a beacon for our times and I found myself listening to chapters again to fully appreciate what Sheikh Helminski is teaching us. He presents us with a beautiful narrative that links both the historical and current aspects of a holistic Islam. This allows us to understand that the true message of Love is ageless and needs to voiced through our hearts and behavior.

Calming and informative

I felt more at peace by just listening. It contained a great deal of information. It was written in a very accessible manner. Thank you for this book.

Beautiful

The author provides great spiritual learnings, blessed wisdom and a deep passion for our Sustainer. The truths are refreshing and inspirational. The content is very powerful! For me personally, he read too slow, however, leveraging the Audible speed options, a 1.4 provided a perfect listen. Thank you for the blessings of this inspiring book and teaching me the beauty of Islam.

insightful and soothing

I have come to understand better what one version of a modern progressive Islam - that's coherent and based in love - looks like.

I really agree with the approach the author takes. I finished the book inspired and enriched on a personal level. May humanity come together in unity.

masha'Allah

Loved it! Great book on the need of Islam to embrace it's mystical roots. most people think of Islam as cold, ritualistic and dogmatic, aghstsfirullah. This book sheds much love and light on the true meaning of Islam, Eman, and Ihsan.

Excellent book! One to be read over and over again

I came upon this book by mistake but am so glad that I did. This book is precise and yet comprehensive at the same time. It will benefit anyone who’s interested in knowing more about Islam whether they be Muslim or non-Muslim. I am a Muslim by birth but this book was able to answer many questions I had about my own religion. I recommend this book to anyone who’s seeking a way to get closer to the Devine and who wants to become a better more awakened person.
The book is narrated by the author Kabir Helminski. He has done an excellent job in both writing this book and then narrating it.
This book would be a good book to give to a person who’s interested in learning more about Islam.

Short, beautiful discussion

Mr. Helminski has a beautiful way of rendering the love in Islam through a Sufi lens. It brought me great peace

A comprehensive and candid insight on Islam.

This was a frank and personal look at Islam minus any superiority or deprivation.

Really good book!

Thank you for writing this book! Wonderfully read by the author! I hope more of this author's books become available in audible!