Sufi Book of Essential Oils

<p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Sufi Book of Essential Oils is an encyclopedia of essential oils that promotes a spiritual approach to aromatherapy. It builds upon Islamic mysticism known as Sufism and modern aromatherapy the practice of using essential oils to enhance well-being. Most contemporary aromatherapy encyclopedias include detailed profiles of an essential oil's botanical properties and physical mental and emotional uses. Rarely do these profiles include spiritual uses and if they do none are from a Sufi or Islamic perspective. This book presents the essential oil's spiritual use or Mystical Use inspired by Sufi teachings of the Divine Names. The Divine Names or </span><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Al-Asma Ul-Husna </em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>(The Beautiful Names) is a collection of 99 Divine Names of Allah ���. Each Divine Name is an Attribute that describes an Aspect Characteristic or Quality of God. The Divine Names are a spiritual pharmacopeia to ease human suffering. Each Divine Name is a balm with a specific Mystical Use. Each essential oil in this book is paired with a Divine Name. By pairing essential oil with Divine Name we form an association that allows for a somatic experience of the Divine Name and a mystical application of the essential oil. The essential oil becomes a spiritual salve. Exploring the Divine Names through aromatherapy is ultimately a spiritual journey to open soothe inspire guide and fortify the heart.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(34 34 34 1)>Part One introduces the concepts and terms used in Sufism aromatherapy and the pairing methodology. Part Two consists of more than 120 profiles of the most widely used and available essential oils. Each profile has detailed information on the essential oil and its complementary Divine Name to help you understand their unique qualities and spiritual benefits. The profiles are ordered alphabetically according to the essential oil's common name and include: ��� Spiritual benefits to sow and spiritual ailments to uproot with the essential oil (Mystical Use) ��� Plant references in the Holy Qur'an and plant use by Prophet Muhammad ��� other Prophets and historical figures of Islam ��� Plant botanical name family description part purpose conservation status and color photos ��� Essential oil extraction method color note aroma and compatible aromas ��� Divine Name translation transliteration pronunciation number category and quality ��� Discussion of Divine Name triliteral root relationships and combinations ��� Suggested reflections ��� Quotes from Sufi poets. Part Three includes quick reference guides and resources for further exploration. The purpose of this book is to offer a fragrant path toward the Divine. May the essential oils within this book help us experience the Divine One's Love Forgiveness Creativity Guidance Knowledge Majesty Power Presence Protection Wisdom and Blessings in a deeply personal way! </span></p>