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What Is Beyond Diversities?! The Spiritual Teacher, Master Ali Rafae and a New Hope to Humanity

As a reader, I have always believed that reading a new book is an invitation to visit the writer's mind. It is a way to meet a new human being and get acquainted with his/ her way of thinking and what he/she has to offer to all the readers.Master, Ali Rafae, the spiritual teacher of the Egyptin Society for Spiritual and Cultural Research, has a noble message that can help in bringing peace among all human beings regardless of names of religions, races, nationalities or cultures. He tells us in a very simple way that there are many religions and many religious people, but God is One. He is indeed guiding us towards a new hope.The basic spiritual teachings that he is sharing with us in this book can be summarized in the fact that all religions emphasize the same concepts and that there is one religion, namely the Primordial. This comes as a reminder to all people that the Divine can be manifested in so many different ways, but God is One . Master Ali Rafae is trying to help us to discover Unity amidst the multiplicity, and peace amidst conflicts.When we recall the verse,"The kingdom of heaven is within", we will immediately remember Jesus, the Christ, but it may not occur to us that Buddah, also said the same verse. And when we repeat what Tao said about the Sublime(God) as being" The Eternal, the Mystic Mother, Whose goodness is like water, the absolute vacuity, the Perfect Peace, the Sustainer, the Wholeness, the Original Face.", we will be able to relate this same saying to Jesus's ,"Before Abraham even was, I am", or to Muhammed's,"There is no god but Allah" , or to Krishna's saying,"There was never a time when I did not exist, nor you, nor any of these kings. Nor is there any future in which we shall cease to be." This is also much the same as what was revealed to Moses, " I AM THAT I AM". This book is full of examples that prove that the main message of all religions is the same.In many pages, you will find it easy to relate other religions to your own.
Based on a comparative and analytical study of many religions, Master Rafae presents a fresh reading to many faiths including the revelations of the Ancient Egyptians, Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The reserch presented in this book is based on an objective study that doesn't hold any religion superior to the others.

I strongly recommend this book for the following reasons:

1) It has a noble call to achieve peace among all human beings by proving that all religions have the same concepts and that the similarities among different religions can help in creating peaceful coexistence in our world.

2) It is a guide to respect diversities and go beyond them to enjoy the Unity of all religions.

3) It has valuable spiritual teachings that can help in enhancing man's awareness of his spiritual potentials which, in turn, can guide him to achieve a meaningful and fruitful life on earth and in the extension of his ife after death.

4) It promotes our independent personality as we have to think for ourselves without being guided by false propaganda or presuppositions.

5) It can be used as a textbook or a reference to any study on comparative religion in any university or institution that is interested in developing its research in this field.

I have enjoyed reading this book very much and I am sure you will, too

This book is a treasure for those who seek the truth, for those who are striving to live according to the divine law not by the misconceptions accumulated throughout history. All revelations' core call is oneness of human kind beyond all, beyond even religions.

This book is a sign that cannot pass unnoticed. Finaly, there are people who know the truth and essence of all revelations, people who could transcend all illusions and liberate themselves and others. To them I say thank you and to all human kind I say please read this book, read with the light deep in your hearts and look beyond diversities.

Blessings,

Although the new millenium has just started, it has already revealed many of the contradictions and conflicts and the chaos that are present in our world.At one level, we are witnessing the most sophisticated civilization that mankind has ever built where technology runs almost every aspect of life.At another level, we are living in a world that is full of poverty, wars and confusion.Reading this book, I have found out that the main reason for this confusion is the fact that our world and even our personal lives are ruled by egoistic qualities such pride, selfishness and love of power. Man's intelligence, when misused,can lead us to live in error.It can embrace a lie and cling to it as if it were the truth.We have dropped the Supreme Power from our lives. We have, instead, adoppted materialstic possessions as our source of inspiration and consecrated them as the new Sublime.We have simply gone astray!This book can guide us to the right path as the authors offer a fresh reading of many revelations including the religious beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians,Taosim,Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.It shows how followers of any religion are not meant to be imitators of their prophets, or spiritual teachers, but they are meant to be true seekers of the Truth from within, and that Divine Guidance can be found inside every human being's heart.We need to transcend our limitations,imperfections and weaknesses and seek the Supreme Power that is One. We need to listen to the Voice of the Divine as it is mentioned in all of our Sacred Books of religion.The book also shows how the similarities among all religions can help us to achieve peace on earth.If we are true followers of Buddha, Moses, Jesus or Muhammed,we will find ourselves following One Same religion, namely the Primordial Religion, which is the religion of Prophet Abraham.I strongly recommend this book as a way to guide us towards the right path in all religions. It can also be used as a refernce to any research on comparative religion.

This book has successfully answered one of the most important questions in our life; namely, what does religion mean? The authors, Masters Ali,Aliaa and Aisha Rafae explain in a simple way how religion, in old beliefs such as that of the Ancient Egyptians, as well as in all major revelations such as Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, means a "refuge", a "way of life", and a "path" that every human being can seek in order to achieve the main purpose of his existence on earth.This book is a valuable document on how religion is meant to be a way to "discover" the relationship between man and the Creator, a way to open a channel within man's heart to receive Divine guidance.Although major revelations appear under different names and express various rituals,they were all rooted in the Primordial Religion. They all aim at helping man in his search for his soul.The manifestations of the Supreme Power vary, but they all emphasize that God is One.It is amazing how the book shows numerous similiarities among all religions at a time when people fight and clash to show differences and to prove that each religion is superior to the others.The spiritual knowledge in this book sheds light on the "Truth" that is hidden in all religions. Does religion mean performing mere rituals? Can these rituals help man to contact his soul? Can religion help man to understand the meaning of being human ? Can religion help man to receive Divine guidance? Can religion help man to start a dialouge with all his fellow men regardless of their races, colors or the "names" of their religions? Can religion participate in creating a peaceful world? Can religion help someone who is searching for the meaning of life? Can religion be a "refuge" for the soul that is looking for the continuity of life after death? Can religion reveal how our daily experiences are a way of winning spiritual gains? In every chapter, the authors provide answers to these questions in such a way that makes this book a great guide that can be used to narrow the gap among all religions.It can, definitely, help to start a dialouge on religion based on understanding, tolerance and love.

This book has successfully answered one of the most important questions in our life; namely, what does religion mean? The authors, Masters Ali,Aliaa and Aisha Rafae explain in a simple way how religion, in old beliefs such as that of the Ancient Egyptians, as well as in all major revelations such as Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, means a "refuge", a "way of life", and a "path" that every human being can seek in order to achieve the main purpose of his existence on earth.This book is a valuable document on how religion is meant to be a way to "discover" the relationship between man and the Creator, a way to open a channel within man's heart to receive Divine guidance.Although major revelations appear under different names and express various rituals,they were all rooted in the Primordial Religion. They all aim at helping man in his search for his soul.The manifestations of the Supreme Power vary, but they all emphasize that God is One.It is amazing how the book shows numerous similiarities among all religions at a time when people fight and clash to show differences and to prove that each religion is superior to the others.The spiritual knowledge in this book sheds light on the "Truth" that is hidden in all religions. Does religion mean performing mere rituals? Can these rituals help man to contact his soul? Can religion help man to understand the meaning of being human ? Can religion help man to receive Divine guidance? Can religion help man to start a dialouge with all his fellow men regardless of their races, colors or the "names" of their religions? Can religion participate in creating a peaceful world? Can religion help someone who is searching for the meaning of life? Can religion be a "refuge" for the soul that is looking for the continuity of life after death? Can religion reveal how our daily experiences are a way of winning spiritual gains? In every chapter, the authors provide answers to these questions in such a way that makes this book a great guide that can be used to narrow the gap among all religions.It can, definitely, help to start a dialouge on religion based on understanding, tolerance and love.

Beyond Diversities is one of those rare books that you come across at the right time.

Throughout this profound study, the authors, Masters Ali, Aliaa and Aisha Rafea demonstrate and prove that the Revelations contained within the teachings of Ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam are essentially one and emanate from one Primordial Religion.

At a time where there is an ongoing divisive polemic articulating religious, cultural, social and racial differences, whereby artificial barriers create the illusion of clashing civilizations and conflicts, this compelling research comes along to offer an understanding and knowledge of the essential religious teachings and core beliefs held by billions of people around the world.

With knowledge comes certainty that Humanity is one, with shared beliefs, values and aspirations. Ambiguities are demystified and preset notions are deconstructed. One comes out with a renewed sense of hope towards a harmonious co-existence between different and unique cultures. This is the universal message contained within this valuable analysis.

On a individual level, cutting through dogma, the core Teachings of the major religions and the analogies outlined can only enhance the internal dialogue and help all who wonder at life's deeper meanings find their own answers.

To the researcher, to someone with no formal religious affiliations, to the spiritual seeker this is an illuminating and enriching book.

Beyond Diversities is one of those rare books that you come across at the right time.

Throughout this profound study, the authors, Masters Ali, Aliaa and Aisha Rafea demonstrate and prove that the basic Revelations contained within the teachings of Ancient Egypt, Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam are essentially one and emanate from one Primordial Religion.

At a time where there is an ongoing divisive polemic articulating religious, cultural, social and racial differences, whereby artificial barriers create the illusion of clashing civilizations and conflicts, this compelling research comes along to offer an understanding and knowledge of the essential religious teachings and core beliefs held by billions of people around the world.

With knowledge comes certainty that Humanity is one, with shared beliefs, values and aspirations. Ambiguities are demystified and preset notions are deconstructed. One comes out with a renewed sense of hope towards a harmonious co-existence between different and unique cultures. This is the universal message contained within this valuable analysis.

On a individual level, cutting through dogma, the core Teachings of the major religions and the analogies outlined can only enhance the internal dialogue and help all who wonder at life's deeper meanings find their own answers.

To the researcher, to someone with no formal religious affiliations, to the spiritual seeker this is an illuminating and enriching book.

Aren't we all judgmental and prejudiced to some extent? How many times does this attempt to judge others occur when we meet new people? And what is it exactly that goes on whether consciously or subconsciously? In simple words: we are born barrier free - that is a newly born baby knows nothing about its nationality, religion, origin, race, color or language. This baby naturally has a family who starts teaching him/her all about his/her culture; and how much better he/she is than the other babies born in "where-ever-land". The baby is taught why he/she should be proud, in fact sometimes he/she is even told why it is by Divine will that he\she has been born superior to other babies. All this goes on within each and every family unit on planet earth. Wow! Well what is the outcome of all these ego boosting sessions held in families, between little baby on the one hand, and mom, dad, aunty, uncle, grandma, granddad on the other? Again plain and simple. The seeds of judgment, prejudice, dissension and disconnection, in fact the seeds of war have been sewn. All these little babies grow up to become wonderful men and women, who have learned the lesson well. Aha-.. But what lesson is that? They know pretty well how much "better" they are than all the other young people of the world!! Shame on us all! Let's try to imagine another scenario for a moment. Lesson one in baby's life is that we are all simply lamps on a Christmas tree.Connected. Affecting one another. Having one source. If we get disconnected (from one another and from our source) we shall simply whither away and die. This is precisely what the great Sufi Master Ali Rafae and his sisters Aliaa and Aisha have succeeded in doing in their work "Beyond Diversities Reflections on Revelations".

They picked up the number one barrier- setting subject in the world: religion, and they succeeded in proving that the core essence of all religions is one, And that the Divine law is one. They also proved that all religions guide man to raise his awareness and remember his spiritual source, the Origin of all existence - God. Once this awareness has been established, religions focus on helping man to evolve spiritually. The Rafaes have shown how Ancient Egyptian beliefs, as well as all major religions such as Taoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, are all deep rooted in the Primordial Religion . And that they have surfaced among different nations , and at different points in man's history, to show how he can transform all his daily experiences into fuel, that can lead to his spiritual awakening, and consequent evolution during his physical existence on earth. The authors have proven beyond the shadow of a doubt the following: That all revelations are in reality identical in the basic concepts they attempt to spread. They all guide man to believe in the supreme power - God, the creator of the Divine Law. They all guide man to believe in the continuation of life, and to attempt focusing on the achievement of spiritual growth while on earth. They all guide man to apply Divine Law to his experiences on earth. They all guide man to learn how to purify himself on a daily bases, stressing that consistent purification gives way eventually to the awakening of his soul. They all show man how he can become a Channel for the higher power. Historically, man has focused on the major differences between religions, which resulted in a widening of the gaps between nations having different religious affiliations. Finally there is a work that has come to assert the new spirit of the millenium, in which man sets his heart to look for all these similarities that assert that we are all one.