Son of Karbala: The Spiritual Journey of an Iraqi Muslim: Difference between revisions

[[Shaykh Fadhlalla Haeri]] was born in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala, sacred to Shi'a Muslims around the world as the place where [[Imam Hussain|Imam Hussein]], the grandson of the [[Prophet Muhammad]], was martyred in CE 680, leading to the split between the Shia and Sunni. Educated in Europe, working for much of his life in the USA and then around the world in the oil business, Haeri has a unique perspective to offer on the political history of the region. Mixing with government ministers and meetings with Ayatollah Khomeini shaped his view of a people betrayed by higher interests. He is currently engaged in lecturing and writing books and commentaries on the Holy Qur'an and related subjects, with particular emphasis on ethics, self-development and gnosis ('irfan). With a lifetime's experience of contemplation, research, and insights, he shares what it means to live in the light of the Absolute in a relative world and maintains that spiritual awakening is potentially available to all.