Of God, and victory,
And thou does see
The people enter God's religionIn crowds,
Celebrate the praises
Of thy Lord, and pray
For His forgiveness:
For He is oft-returning
(In grace and mercy).
S.110 A.1-3
I started reading the Koran more than three weeks ago, focusing on very specific issues related to my thoughts and actions. Now, as I am nearing the last suras, I am thinking more broadly, more comfortable to think about larger concepts like heaven and my final judgement. Reading through the Koran has been a good exercise for me, as it has allowed me to put my spiritual life in perspective. I have been challenged to look at many things differently, all of them related to my development. Knowing what I need to do from moment to moment, day to day, year to year has made me far more comfortable and confident. As I continue to study and pray, the concept of heaven becomes more and more real, and I think about it more. Years ago, the thought of an afterlife had no appeal to me, now it is becoming a logical motivator for me, a logical extension of my faith.
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