لا تدخلون الجنّة حتى تؤمنوا و لاتؤمنون حتى تحابوا
You will not enter Paradise until you believe, and you will not believe until you love one another.
— Holy Prophet ﷺ, Mustadrak al-Wasa'il, vol. 12, p. 222
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"Holiness Hoodoo: Rediscovering Ancestral Roots Without Jesus"
The term "Holiness Hoodoo" may leave some people puzzled, so allow me to clarify its meaning. In my view, Holiness Hoodoo represents a return to the traditional practices of my ancestral lineage, a way to decipher who I am and what my purpose entails. Many of our forebears were devout Christians, and this undeniable fact forms the backdrop of my spiritual journey. Despite the complex relationship that many Black Americans have with the Bible due to the scars of slavery, it's essential to remember that it wasn't the Bible itself that caused harm, but the people wielding it as a tool of oppression.
As I delved deeper into the realms of ancestral magic, I began to notice striking parallels with church practices. To some, I seemed too "churchy" for hoodoo, and to others, too "hoodoo" for the church—there appeared to be no middle ground. However, I've come to understand that my connection to my ancestors is the cornerstone of my spiritual practice. I've realized that perhaps the reason some individuals struggle to communicate with their spirits is that they try to venerate them through African traditions, tarot, or other methods their ancestors might not recognize.
The Bible, as a potent tool in hoodoo, is not revered because we live by its teachings but because it contains powerful scriptures. My mother, for instance, believed in Jesus, yet she was a practitioner of hoodoo—a tongue-speaking, spirit-conjuring woman. Her approach, which I now embrace, is what I refer to as "Holiness Hoodoo."
So, what does Holiness Hoodoo look like for me?
1. Setting the Atmosphere:
I play inspirational or gospel music that resonates with my specific needs, allowing it to fill my home as I clean, pray, or perform spiritual work. Gospel music serves as a direct conduit to my ancestral spirits, and sometimes, when I hear a song I haven't listened to in a while, an ancestor's presence is assured.
2. Keeping a Bible on the Altar:
While I don't read the Bible frequently, I keep it open to the Psalms as an offering to my spirits. The Bible also serves as a powerful tool of protection, and specific verses and pages can function as talismans and petitions.
3. Baptisms:
Baptism, in my lineage, is a ritual practice to wash ourselves of sins and start anew. It's not just for babies; it can also cleanse generational curses and traumas passed down from parents.
4. Shouting:
Listening to gospel music, I engage in the practice of shouting, a form of ecstatic dance that connects me with my spirits. This practice fills me with light and often results in downloads of ancestral wisdom.
5. Laying of Hands:
I perform the laying of hands, a practice I'll discuss in more detail in the future. It's distinct from Reiki and is a significant part of my spiritual tradition.
6. Fasting:
Fasting is a part of my spiritual practice, serving as a means of both elevating my spiritual consciousness and cleansing my body. I firmly believe that one's health plays a pivotal role in their spiritual journey.
Holiness Hoodoo is about preserving the traditions of our ancestors and finding connections with them. It doesn't rely on dogma or strict religious doctrine; instead, it is a pathway to tap into the wisdom and spirituality that has been passed down through generations. In this practice, there is no room for being "too churchy" or "too hoodoo"—it's about embracing the rich tapestry of our heritage and harnessing it for a profound and authentic spiritual experience.
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‘’Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's. clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves’‘ matthew 7:15
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“Seize the opportunity to supplicate during tenderness of the heart, for verily it is a gift and a mercy.”
— Holy Prophet (s)
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People have gone through miserable times across the history of Mankind just for standing firm upon Islamic principles of Tawheed and justice! Even the people of highest character and piety i.e. the Prophets, themselves went through such scenarios. Some incidents have been covered in the Islamic tradition in order to inculcate among the Muslim masses the concept of trial, test, affliction and tribulation! And through this one becomes spiritually oriented with the difficult times one is going to have in this life!
Allah Azawajal says, "And We will surely test you with something of fear and hunger and a loss of wealth and lives and fruits, but give good tidings to the patient."
Surah Baqarah V. 155
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I re-read some of my old AO3 Entrapdak fics for the first time in a while.
How the boiling stars did I forget I created a canon-compliant timeline where Entrapta and Hordak become the central figures of a religion for a not-statistically-insignificant percentage of the former Prime Empire??????
Quoting a later prequelish fic:
Entrapta: “Yeah. I mean, I do get worshipping She Ra as a divine force for the destruction of Prime, and Adora kinda has to deal with being part of She Ra. And I don’t mind the ones that say I’m a saint, they’re generally pretty cool actually and really into science. But the ones that want to worship Hordak...”
Mermista: “There are people who want to worship Hordak?”
Entrapta: “The entire ‘Killing Prime’ thing. Yeah, it didn’t stick, but they don’t seem to care.” Entrapta shrugged. “He can’t stand them. At all.”
Mermista: “Ah?”
Entrapta: “Yeah, we really need to get some rituals in place before we let any more into Dryl.”
Mermista: “Rituals??”
Entrapta: “Like ‘Don’t touch the saint. Ever. It’s not a blessing. Do not touch the Hordak. Please.’”
Mermista: “Ah, yes, well, I can see that...”
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Mālik رحمه الله related that he had heard a person he trusted from the people of knowledge say:
“Indeed, the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ was shown the lifespans of the people before him or as Allāh willed in that regard. So it was as if he felt that the lifespans of his Ummah were shortened, that they would not reach the level of deeds of those before them due to the length of life.
Therefore, Allah gave him the Night of Decree, which is better than a thousand months.”
[Muwatta: 1145]
- gems from the salaf on telegram.
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Advices to those striving to learn the Quran:
⁃ Be consistent and determined.
⁃ Put in effort and dedication.
⁃ Set yourself goals and weekly/monthly targets.
⁃ Have a schedule.
⁃ Prioritise your time.
⁃ Be sincere.
⁃ Have a specific time everyday for the Quran.
⁃ Have a teacher.
⁃ Have good companions, and compete with each other in goodness.
⁃ Always make dua to Allah.
⁃ Learn the meanings whilst you memorise.
⁃ Have discipline and only reward yourself once you have completed your daily portion of Quran.
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