Author Archives: Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

About Ustadh Mahmoud Shelton

Mahmoud Shelton studied at the University of Edinburgh before taking a degree in Medieval Studies at Stanford University. Shelton is the author of Alchemy in Middle Earth: The Significance of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, The Balance of George Lucas' Star Wars, and numerous articles. He is also a contributor to The Royal Book of Spiritual Chivalry and The Sufi Science of Self-Realization. Contributions by Mahmoud Shelton * Chivalry of the Night and Day * Alchemy in Middle Earth * contributor, The Royal Book of Spiritual Chivalry

stonehenge

i want to ask about stonehenge of UK
who built this and for what reason (for pray?) Continue reading

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Secrets of Wearing a Vest

What is the history of the vest and why we are wearing vest. Any secret behind the vest?… Continue reading

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siva

I want to ask who is siva and visnu are they angels?
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Rasputin from Russia – who was he?

We learned about Rasputin in history and how he had special powers, healing the sick but he also allegedly did some terrible acts. The Russians tried to kill him without success and no-one really knows if and when he died as his body was never found. Continue reading

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Sufism and Peace

Q: I began a few monthes ago making researches for a PHD about soufism as peace builder, maker and holder. This guided me to naqshbandiya wal hamdoulelah. What is the idea of peace in soufism? Continue reading

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Idris

I Study the history of philosophy and religion and I have a question regarding the Islamic view of the figure identified as Idris in the Quran… Continue reading

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Robin Hood – a Muslim?

I was born in Nottingham, UK – famous for Robin Hood… Continue reading

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Batin Martial Art

Q: I would like to know if the Batin Martial Art is practice in Islam throughout the generation of any prophets? Someone said there is Saidina Ali Sword practice where u can use your hand as a sword. Is this true? Continue reading

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Martial arts

I want to know if traditional martial arts and their clothes come from Prophets? Continue reading

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