The Quest of a Curious Muslim

The Quest of a Curious Muslim — Page 27

27 ُس ْب َح ا َن َر 6ب َی ا B ع ل ى Transliterated as, Subhaana rabbi-yal-aalaa , meaning, “Glory be to my Lord, the Most High”. The instruction is to repeat these words at least three times. This can be done in a matter of a few seconds and the worshipper can then speak to God in whichever language he or she prefers. An additional benefit of retaining the original language is that it enhances the spiritual experience of a person. The Arabic language is mubeen —the most eloquent language in the world. Hence, a single word or phrase can have multiple meanings and connotations that can carry much guidance for the spiritual seeker. In - depth exploration of these meanings only goes to deepen the understanding of spiritual and religious matters for the keen seeker, and makes his or her path all the more fruitful and satisfying in the long run. Yet another benefit of retaining the language is that it maintains unity and cohesion in the worldwide Muslim community. It does not matter what culture a Muslim adheres to, or what