Review of The Universal Call
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Review of The Universal Call
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Universal Call" by Fatima El-Hindi.]
"The Universal Call" is a philosophical book with the religious touch of Islam and is an extraordinary journey of the author on embracing life with courage, gratitude, and a compassionate outlook toward humanity. She provides explanations for her decision to choose the Quran. It is not a religious book and does not preach Islam. Instead, this book explores the essence of life, delving into the teachings of the Qur'an and the relationship between science and spirituality. Through analysis of the verses, personal anecdotes, and analysis, the author offers a comprehensive viewpoint on the human experience and the universal invitation to increased awareness. It also presents interpretations of the Quran that are unique and unconventional, and integrate the principles upheld by both religious and non-religious viewpoints. Including firsthand accounts from the individuals associated with NAS, the learning center that she founded and is running, adds a personal touch and strengthens the reliability of the author and the content.
She suggests that by engaging in meditation, observing the space around us for perceptions, and challenging our deeply ingrained beliefs, we can conquer life's challenges and approach them with a sense of gratitude. The book talks about being grateful for little things in life, like our daily food, that we take for granted and appreciate. The book also speaks about the importance of inner peace. The thing I loved most was the concept of maintaining a sense of detachment from material possessions while still caring for and respecting them.
The author stresses the importance of positive beliefs and conveys that surrounding oneself with positivity and embracing positive beliefs can lead to improved self-perception, increased self-esteem, and a positive cycle of growth. Conversely, they emphasize the negative impact of surrounding oneself with negativity or holding onto negative beliefs, which can result in a downward spiral as they narrow our thinking and responses.
In short, this book is a thought-provoking autobiography that cultivates love and connection with all people and provides suggestions on how to improve ourselves by cultivating qualities such as empathy, forgiveness—for ourselves and the people around us, appreciation—appreciating the little and big things in our lives, taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions, and emotional control—not letting emotions dictate our lives.
Grammatical errors observed were:
Page 12
1) He himself grew up in poverty and(,) was orphaned as a child, and had to work on the streets as a young boy to help support his mother and siblings. --> The words in bold are not required.
Page 14
2) The name includes the Arabic word nas, meaning "people", to indicate a place where all people can gather to learn from each other about our collective experience on Earth. --> ',' outside the quotations.
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The Universal Call
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"The Universal Call" is a philosophical book with the religious touch of Islam and is an extraordinary journey of the author on embracing life with courage, gratitude, and a compassionate outlook toward humanity. She provides explanations for her decision to choose the Quran. It is not a religious book and does not preach Islam. Instead, this book explores the essence of life, delving into the teachings of the Qur'an and the relationship between science and spirituality. Through analysis of the verses, personal anecdotes, and analysis, the author offers a comprehensive viewpoint on the human experience and the universal invitation to increased awareness. It also presents interpretations of the Quran that are unique and unconventional, and integrate the principles upheld by both religious and non-religious viewpoints. Including firsthand accounts from the individuals associated with NAS, the learning center that she founded and is running, adds a personal touch and strengthens the reliability of the author and the content.
She suggests that by engaging in meditation, observing the space around us for perceptions, and challenging our deeply ingrained beliefs, we can conquer life's challenges and approach them with a sense of gratitude. The book talks about being grateful for little things in life, like our daily food, that we take for granted and appreciate. The book also speaks about the importance of inner peace. The thing I loved most was the concept of maintaining a sense of detachment from material possessions while still caring for and respecting them.
The author stresses the importance of positive beliefs and conveys that surrounding oneself with positivity and embracing positive beliefs can lead to improved self-perception, increased self-esteem, and a positive cycle of growth. Conversely, they emphasize the negative impact of surrounding oneself with negativity or holding onto negative beliefs, which can result in a downward spiral as they narrow our thinking and responses.
In short, this book is a thought-provoking autobiography that cultivates love and connection with all people and provides suggestions on how to improve ourselves by cultivating qualities such as empathy, forgiveness—for ourselves and the people around us, appreciation—appreciating the little and big things in our lives, taking responsibility for our thoughts and actions, and emotional control—not letting emotions dictate our lives.
Grammatical errors observed were:
Page 12
1) He himself grew up in poverty and(,) was orphaned as a child, and had to work on the streets as a young boy to help support his mother and siblings. --> The words in bold are not required.
Page 14
2) The name includes the Arabic word nas, meaning "people", to indicate a place where all people can gather to learn from each other about our collective experience on Earth. --> ',' outside the quotations.
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The Universal Call
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