Threshold Society Theme for May 1999 A khalife (representative) went to his Murshid (spiritual master) and said, "Dede, I have so many important decisions to make in life. How should I educate those who have come to me for guidance? How shall I raise my children? Shall I remain in the place where I now [...]
Threshold Society Theme for April 1999 Salaam means soundness, well-being, peace, and security. Every human being is seeking this salaam. How often do we attempt to use force or argument to achieve our own ends? How often do we seek our own ends at the expense of others? How often do we attain peace by [...]
Be an invisible support for others Threshold Society Theme for March 1999 Of all the actions we can choose to do, One of the most generous and beneficial Is to direct light, love, strength, and forgiveness By our own conscious will To people we love and to people who have hurt us. It is [...]
Threshold Society Theme for February 1999 Love came, coursed like blood in the veins under my skin. As it emptied me, it filled me with the Friend. Every part of myself became the Friend, And only a name remained of me, which became Him in the end. Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi With every in breath let [...]
Threshold Society Theme for January 1999 We who have so much to be grateful for should remember: the end of Ramadan is the foremost time to share our resources. At least four percent of our wealth belongs to those in need. Muhammad, peace and blessings upon him, said: "All Gods creatures are His family; And [...]