Muslim Spiritualists

Peace through Religious Reform!

Al-Ruh Centre
Halsall
Lancashire
England

REALITY!
The Universe has far more dimensions than those of: Height, Width, Length and Time!

All Matter, all Energy, all Life Consciousness and all our Thoughts; are just complex vibrations within the higher dimensions!

One form can therefore pass through another form, unseen!

Views of Islam Today??

Something has gone very wrong,
Islam is NOT supposed to be like this!

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The Purpose of Spiritualism is to help distinguish between
what is true and what is false in Religion
by Direct communication with the Spirit world.

We are Reformers!

Only accept that which appeals to your reason!

To clarify what we are, lets us first state what we are NOT!

We are not into black magic.
We are not fortune tellers.
We are not followers of any (earthly) Sheikh.

What we are doing is having an open intelligent mind to investigating psychic phenomena and comparing this to our Religion, this has amended our interpretation of some traditional Islamic cultures to a more Spiritually attuned interpretation of the Holy Qur'an. We have not added anything, just clearing out man-made traditions.

Spiritualism (Arabic: Ro-hany-iah) is an 'Ilm' or Knowledge, that communication can and does take place from the Spirits of people who have now passed over (died) from this earth life. There are many levels, or planes in the Spirit worlds, some high, some ordinary and some low. We are only interested in the communication and wisdom from the highest and brightest in the Spirit world. Like attracts Like; we have no purpose for communication with the lower entities. We do not have a 'Sheikh' or Cleric or any sort of thought control, rather we have open minds and look with scientific interest into understanding the greater depths of the universe for ourselves. Spiritualism therefore is independent of any particular Religious Faith, though it is of major significance to all Faiths! There are Christian Spiritualists, Jewish Spiritualists, Hindu Spiritualists and others who don't align themselves to any established faith, just calling ‘Spiritualism’ their Religion. The core is all the same though; the problems that we need to address in our respective cultures are different.

Spirit Awareness is as old as time, it probably pre-dates any religion in the world as the way our ancestors linked with our Creator. Those who could practice this awareness in the ancient world where called 'Shamans' in some cultures, and were respected as wise healer-priests, they were of either gender, or sometimes of ambiguous gender. Sometimes though, motives were not pure and controlling cults emerged. Within Islam, the Sufis practiced spirit awareness and manipulation of psychic phenomena, sometimes to an amazing degree, but their objectives have gradually changed, whereas we are more like a scientific-development of the original 'experiential' Sufis. In modern times; 'Spiritualism' began as a scientific investigation into spirit or psychic phenomena, though there are several allied roots to the movement we have today: Mesmer (1734 – 1815) described 'animal magnetism' and whose researches lead to hypnosis made a very significant step. Madame Blavatsky (1831 – 1891) who was founder of the Theosophical society was another major influence into this new scientific interest of previously mystical esoteric secrets; a later president of the Theosophical society was Rudolf Steiner, the founder of Steiner schools. Allan Kardec (1804 – 1869) founder of French Spiritism was another leading mind. The Society of Psychical Research (SPR) was founded in London in 1882 bringing scientific people together. Dion Fortune (1890 – 1946) Occultist, who's very profound and advanced writings approached the subject from the ritual magic perspective – 'active' investigation of the spirit plains contrasting with 'passive' mediumship!

Some spiritualists regard our movement as just dating from 1848 when scientific investigations began into apparent communication from 'beyond the grave' by the intelligent wrapping noises around the Fox sisters in the USA, though we must always remember the other comparable early workers in this field, and indeed not dissociate ourselves from other contemporary groups, albeit of different names, who work in the same subject area world-wide!

In the Christian Religion there was considerable resistance to these scientific investigations, Spiritualist were accused of witchcraft and receiving messages from the devil, and many Spiritualists were badly persecuted! However, in 1951 in Britain the law was changed, repealing the old witchcraft act and enabling Spiritualist to call themselves a separate Religion, and now able to conduct naming ceremonies, marriages and funeral services. When Spiritualism is applied to Islam though, it is not necessary to become a separate religion because of persecution, it is an 'Ilm' or Knowledge which can be used as a tool giving profound evidence, to help clear our Religion of man-made dogma. Much in the way the original Sufis did.

Communications (Channelling) from the highest and best in the Spirit world always tell us of the importance of Love, Peace, Harmony, Kindness, Healing and Service to others. Spirits tell us that Loving Kindness to others, especially in the face of difficulties, is far more important for our happiness in the afterlife, than just 'Religious Devotions' or learning knowledge about religion!

The understanding we get of what is like in the Spirit World, from the communications received, is remarkably similar to the many well documented accounts of people who have had 'Near Death Experiences', that is, those people who for a short period of time have been clinically dead, but have then resuscitated as their spirit was told to go back. For further information see the books by Dr Raymond Moody.

Everybody has psychic abilities to some extent – woman's intuition is an example. Spirits can sometimes visit us in vivid dreams while we are asleep, but a few people are sensitive enough to pick up communication from the Spirit-World while they are awake, then by dedicated practise and attunement, this ability can be developed and used for great benefit to mankind, both with Spiritual Healing and in 'Mediumship'. The link with Gender

These very sensitive people who are called 'Mediums', are able to receive communication (Channelling) with those who have died, bringing conclusive evidence in another world. Mediumship can be in different ways ranging from; inspired thoughts, visions - both in front of you and within the minds-eye, hearing words in your head, sensing smells or slight touch. Depending upon the Medium, this can happen while fully awake or in various degrees of trance. Mediums cannot always call up particular spirit-people to come forward as one would call a friend on the telephone – the Spirits come to us, but only when they are ready, willing and able to do so. We can always talk (telepathically) to our Spirit Guides, but trying to link with specific dead people, like a particular dead relative or friend, tends to block the telepathic spirit link! The more you concentrate, the less likely you will be able to receive anything! Mediumship works by letting the mind 'free-wheel' and then outside spirit influence can register an impression.

There seems to be two distinct modes of communication from the spirit world; one mode involves something resonating within our subconscious mind for the inspirations, visions etc, so the Medium’s personality will necessarily have much in common with the nature of the communicating Spirit. (be that high, peaceful or otherwise) The other mode of communication is where the Spirit overrides the Medium’s own thoughts, only possible where the Medium has a very passive nature.

However, Spirits are closer than most people realise, and they influences all of us not just Mediums – great Scientists, Artists and public Leaders have all been helped with their inspired thoughts by the Spirits who are close to them, (Like attracts Like) but most people would never realise or accept their own mediumistic ability, many would even doubt the existence of the Spirit planes; such has been the brainwashing by the religious establishment! Hallucinatory drugs that cause vivid images are actually views from the spirit realms, but seen in a totally uncontrolled manner where dark forces are likely to take advantage and cause havoc for the person taking the drugs. Mental conditions such as Schizophrenia is also often uncontrolled mediumistic linking with the spirit realms!

In the Spirit-World itself, there is a lot of organisation necessary for good communication to take place involving our 'Spirit Guides' who perform different functions. Also, a sort of 'energy' is taken from those of us sitting for communication, which is used by the 'Spirit Guides' to erect barriers to keep back those Spirits necessary for the protection of the Medium, so communication is generally better (and safer) when a group sits around the Medium. Also, the 'Spirit Guide' that manifests to the Medium, is actually a means of the Medium opening up the spirit-link, and may not necessarily be the same identity as what is apparent; in some cases it is just a mechanism to trigger the correct altered state in the mind of the Medium!

"You cannot be where Spirit is not!"

Still-Mind: This physical universe of matter, energy and movement is only like a hologram movie being played out, it is "effect" but not the "cause"! The cause of everything is Still-Mind, initially the Still-Mind of The Source; The Creator; The Great Spirit; The-God; Allah, which is neither male nor female but both. The Human Still-Mind or "Spirit" is created by The Source, but is basically the same – both are "Still-Mind". Another way to describe Spirit is Light that does not form shadows!

Our Spirit (Arabic:

) therefore comes directly from Allah, and is fed by Allah so that it can grow in brightness: Providing we allow it to grow, by becoming kinder and more compassionate in our behaviour! The Spirit is eternal and never dies, it does not have a shape or form, and it does not have a sex or gender. All Spirit is part of the Unity of Creation.

The Spirit (Ruh) cannot act directly upon the physical body though, there has to be an intermediary called the 'Spirit-Bodies' (Arabic:

) The 'Spirit-Bodies' appear to have several aspects which have been named: the Etheric Body, the Vital Body, the Astral or Emotional Body, and the Mental Body, in that order - the Mental Body being closest to the Spirit (Ruh), and the Etheric Body being closest to the Physical Body.

So there are 3 fundamental levels; The 'Physical Body', the 'Spirit-Bodies' and the 'Spirit'. When we sleep, the Spirit-body can leave the Physical Body though it is still connected; a silver coloured cord has been seen by some people. At the time of death, the Spirit leaves the Physical Body permanently which then just becomes skin, meat and bones without life. The Spirit-Bodies and the Spirit continue to live, and it is the Spirit-Bodies that can sometimes be seen by clairvoyant psychic people. It is possible to give and receive communications with so-called ‘dead people’ through both the Spirit-Bodies level and at the Spirit level.

While both the Spirit and the Spirit-Bodies survive 'death' of the earth life, only the Spirit itself is eternal, the Spirit-Bodies do eventually pass away: there is much evidence that the Spirit will re-enter a new Spirit-Body and Physical Body at some time in the future in order to continue developing in 'Spiritual Progression'. This is different to the concept of 'reincarnation of bodies', as this new person will be a different and unique person to any previous earthly identity of the Spirit. The Muslim Establishment does not accept the concept of reincarnation, though the Qur'an clearly states (29 : 19): See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly that is easy for Allah.

The word 'Soul' (Arabic: Naffs) is a confusing word because some people use it interchangeably for 'Spirit', while other people use it to describe the 'Spirit-Bodies'. The word 'Soul' can also mean 'psyche' as in psychology, and the Arabic translation 'Naffs' is often associated with the aspect of the Spirit-Bodies known as the 'Mental Body'. So because of these ambiguous meanings, we prefer not to use the word 'Soul'. The word 'metaphysics' has likewise ambiguous meanings concerning spirit. Also, to clarify another ambiguity, when someone says that they can see 'Spirit', like in the misty form of a man or woman, what they are actually seeing is their 'Spirit-body', the Spirit itself has no shape or gender!

Communication seems to always come through the Aura, their aura linking with our aura. There are correspondingly 3 fundamental levels: The aura of the 'Physical Body' of living people can be attuned to, this is called a 'Psychic Link'. Those people who are very gifted can read a lot of information; including events in the past that happened to the other person and some events of the future destined to happen! Even some information can be picked up from articles that a person has handled a lot such as keys or a watch. The next fundamental level is linking with the aura of the 'Spirit-Bodies' of "dead people", (discarnate spirit), this is called 'Mediumship'. A fair amount information can be obtained such as their; sex, size, character, and also feeling the symptoms of any illness they had towards the end of their earthly life. The third fundamental level is linking with the aura of the 'Spirit' itself, which is confusingly called a 'Soul Link', with this type of Mediumship, no feelings about the body or energy of the person is obtained, but a tremendous amount of philosophy and wisdom can be received. In practise, most Mediums are using a mixture of the three fundamental levels of communication, to obtain as much information as their gifts will allow. On rare occasions; Spirits from the higher planes communicate to us with amazing wisdom, so as do Angels, especially where a special healing is needed, but these events are not ordinary.

Scientifically speaking; Mediumship is repeatable evidence;
...but it does have a signal to noise problem!

A few words of caution here: Ascertain by logic what the fruits of any Spirit communications are, as to where exactly its source is, do not just assume! There have been many communications in the past where the recipient thought it was from a Divine or Saintly source, but actually it was from a mischievous spirit, hence this has lead some people into very misguided actions. True communication from the higher levels will never be anything but Love, it will never encourage any hurt on any person or creature. Also, NEVER use a Ouija (weeji) Board, as this method is very dangerous as it is inviting bad spirits to communicate because it is by-passing our 'Spirit Guides', so we are therefore unprotected: like connecting a computer to the internet without anti-virus software! - just asking for serious trouble!

Expanding Consciousness of Physical Body, Spirit Bodies and Spirit

Schematic Diagram

There are countless numbers of entities in the universe, this diagram shows just five individual people. Our Physical Body is the lowest aspect of our being (shown in green) where individual identity is paramount; including our gender, ethnicity, skills and our age.
     (Communication is by Languages.)

The next level up is our Spirit Bodies (shown in blue) this level of our being survives death and is closer to linking with other Spirit Bodies, though it is still separate from them.
     (Communication is by Mediumship.)

Above that is our Spirit (Shown in different shades of purple) Spirits have the attribute of being connected with other Spirits of the same level. There is no gender or ethnicity in the Spirit-realms, but our own Spirit will be in one of many 'Levels' reaching upwards toward The Light; The Source; The Creator; The Great Spirit; The God; Allah.
     (Communication is Automatic within each mutual level - by thought!)

But most importantly, access to the higher levels of Spirit is available, if we so desire!

All of humanity, in fact all life forms, are connected by the very nature of spirit with the Great Spirit; Allah, at the top. We are all Spirit in our core, and as the schematic diagram above shows, in varying levels or planes of spiritual progression. The sole purpose of a Spirit first forming and entering a Spirit-Body, then forming a living Physical replica Body in the womb; is to give the Spirit earthly experience and the opportunity to grow spiritually; hopefully up to a higher spiritual level. (material wealth or power having no relevance to Spiritual Progression) Spirits are always connected; taking on an individual identity in a Physical Body is only for the purpose of the Spirit progressing (growing) to a higher level.
...Human Individual Identity is therefore only a necessary means to an end!

Other entities in the Spirit World:

'Ghosts' may be one of three sorts of phenomena: They may be an earth-bound spirit, which is a person who has died but has not realised what has happened. Normally when we die, our loved ones who are already in the Spirit World come to meet us and guide us across to the other side, but if the death is unexpected like in an accident or an explosion, then those spirits become lost for a while and stay close to the earth, this is only a temporary situation though, ALL will be guided towards the light. Another sort of 'ghost' phenomena is when a person's Spirit-body travels while the person is asleep or in trance, also known as 'Remote Viewing', the spirit-body can explore places far away from where their physical body is, the accuracy of what is viewed can sometimes be proved! Sometimes this travelling spirit-body is seen by other people as a 'Ghost' or 'Etheric Double' of the person. The third sort of phenomena sometimes seen as a 'ghost' is a 'memory loop' or picture in psychic energy, and will re-occur at certain times. For instance an aeroplane crash that happened in the past could be seen again, this must be a 'memory loop', because aeroplanes do not have Spirits!

'Jinn' ('Muakkil') do exist, and there are both higher and lower amongst them. Spiritualists usually refer to them as "Elemental Beings", but other common names for the smaller ones are: Fairies, Pixies, Elves, Sprites, Gremlins and Leprechauns. - Though 'Jinn' are not necessarily of this planet Earth, those ET (aliens) that have 'non-physical' bodies are also types of Jinn! Some of which can be spiritually very high!

- Humans are Spirit (Ruh), with a body formed from 'clay' (earth or matter).
- Jinn are Spirit (Ruh), with their body formed from 'smokeless fire' (energy).

However, since Spirit is 'Still Mind' - like a little of The Creator that made us, we also have the ability to create; we in-effect create our own thoughts! So when we are in harmony with The Creator, we add to Creation: This is the true meaning of 'worship' in Islam. BUT if we have 'Fears' in our mind, then we create those fears into living energies, this is a phenomenon also known as Jinn! (artificial elemental)

People create what they Fear: And they 'Fear', what they don't understand

...The word 'Jinn' therefore, can have a very wide spectrum of meanings!

Angels do exist, they are servants of Allah; they are totally obedient and appear not to have any gender. Angels are 'beings of light', they exist at a very much higher and finer frequency than us humans so we cannot see them except as light. That is unless however, for some special reason the Angel wishes to shows itself in a physical form. At the end of our Muslim prayer (Salat), we turn to the right and then the left, saying 'Salaam Alaykum', this is to our Guardian Angels!

Extra-Terrestrials (aliens) do exist and can communicate telepathically through Mediumship (Channelling). Many of these ET are very advanced Spiritually, and with their knowledge of the higher dimensions, they can enter and leave another dimension for quickly travelling vast distances. During our earth’s history, Extra-Terrestrial beings have been confused with gods, Angels or Jinn! However, All of Creation is connected by The Spirit, All of Creation is One!

Animals have spirits, but it appears that for the most part they have what Spirit describes as being part of a 'Group Soul', however, for those animals which have been domesticated, they will have 'learnt an individuality' that survives after death, and we will meet them again.

However, what we call Evil or 'Satan' is NOT a 'spirit-person', 'fallen angel' or something physical; rather it is the combined negative thoughts and negative wishes (greed, envy, revenge etc) of all the peoples of the world! "Thoughts" have substance!

This Universe is based on Love!

Physical Mediumship is a very rare and wonderful form of Mediumship.

In Physical Mediumship, a great many different physical phenomena can happen such as; 'materialisation' which means everyone attending the Séance can see the communicating Spirit Body, direct voice can be heard from the Spirit themselves rather than speaking through the Medium's voice, teleports where articles appear or move about, matter passing through matter like the links of a chain, spirit automatic writing and painting of pictures, levitation of heavy objects and other phenomena. This is all brought about by the advanced knowledge of energies and dimensions by those in the Spirit plane.

In Physical Mediumship, the Medium connects with the Spirit world as normal, but instead of sensing communication, or having a 'Spirit-Control' speak through the Medium while in the trance state, strong forms of natural energy from the earth build-up within the Medium, these forms of energy are then used by the Spirits to construct the physical phenomena; a white misty or liquid substance which has been named 'ectoplasm' can be seen coming out of the Medium's body, especially from the nose and mouth areas, a less dense form of this phenomena has been named 'protoplasm'.

Trance Medium in a Cabinet,
notice the 'orbs'

Because Physical Mediumship is so rare, strenuous efforts are usually made to provide ideal conditions for the Séance, which traditionally means a small group of harmonious friends sitting around the Medium in total darkness and the Medium being sat within a black cabinet: Chanting, singing or background music can also improve the Séance conditions! However, other Mediums have produced Physical phenomena without the need for a totally dark room or use of a cabinet, though these aids do seem to help focus the energies.

Physical Mediumship can only happen when there is an atmosphere of Love, Spiritual-Light and Kindness.

Al-Ruh Centre

Spirit Awareness starts by being silent, and noticing coincidences!

Spiritualism (Arabic: Ro-hany-iah) is the collective knowledge or ’Ilm’ gained by empirical (scientific) methods, and is universal beyond any particular religious Faith. It is Not dependent upon any revealed book, or anything historical.

Some Spiritualists believe in focusing mediumship accurately to produce clear evidence of survival of the human spirit after death; evidence that is verifiable by the friends and relatives who knew the Spirit before they died. Whereas other Spiritualists believe the opposite: of reaching outwards as far as possible to the highest Spirits we can possibly touch – to gather greater understanding and philosophy of the true reality of this universe, even though we cannot prove its source. However, it isn’t one or the other practise that is best, but the alternation of both!

Alternation of Opposites (Creativity and Gender)

The distinction between Faith and Spirituality

The Philosophy of modern Spiritualism has seven fundamental principles (with liberty of interpretation) which are based on the trance mediumship of Mrs Emma Hardinge-Britten.

All reference to the masculine includes the feminine

The Fatherhood of God: The "Lord and Cherisher who Creates" : The Great Spirit.
The Brotherhood of Mankind.
Communion of Spirits and the Ministry of Angels.
The Continuous Existence of the Human Soul.
Personal Responsibility.
Compensation and retribution hereafter for all the good and evil deeds done on earth.
Eternal Progress Open to every Human Soul.

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