Act in the Name of God the Merciful, The Compassionate

Welcome to the new Compassionate Living Tips blog.

Here is my first post

Feb 23 Compassionate Living Tip from Interfaith Paths to Peace

FROM ISLAM: The invitation to speak and act "In the Name of God, The Merciful, The
Compassionate"

According to Islamic belief, God (or Allah) has 99 names or attributes, and chief among these are ‘The Merciful’ and ‘The Compassionate’. In fact, each book of the Qur’an begins with the invocation, “In the name of God, The Merciful, The Compassionate.” These words (which in Arabic are called the Bismillah) are delivered by the Archangel Gabriel as he dictates the text of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him. The clear understanding is that whatever God has to say to us is informed by both mercy and compassion. Moreover, If God speaks to us with an attitude of mercy and compassion, isn’t it our responsibility to not only to speak but also act in the name of God the Merciful, The Compassionate? Beginning our actions and communications with this powerful phrase can help to keep us focused on the way we speak and act as we embark upon compassionate endeavors.

For additional information about the Bismillah visit: http://wahiduddin.net/words/bismillah.htm