There is far more misunderstanding of Islam than there is, I think, of the other religions of the world. So many things are said of it by those who do not belong to that faith. Annie Besant belongfaithislam Change image and share on social
Evil is only imperfection, that which is not complete, which is becoming, but has not yet found its end. Annie Besant completeendevil Change image and share on social
The soul grows by reincarnation in bodies provided by nature, more complex, more powerful, as the soul unfolds greater and greater faculties. And so the soul climbs upward into the light eternal. And there is no fear for any child of man, for inevitably he climbs towards God. Annie Besant bodychildclimb share on social
The worlds in which man is evolving as he treads the circle of births and deaths are three: the physical world, the astral or intermediate world, the mental or heavenly world. Annie Besant astralbirthcircle Change image and share on social
There is much, of course, in the exclusive claims of Christianity which make it hostile to other faiths. Annie Besant christianityclaimexclusive Change image and share on social
The essence of religion is the knowledge of God which is eternal life. That and nothing less than that is religion. Everything else is on the surface, is superfluous save for the needs of men. Annie Besant essenceeternalgod Change image and share on social
Beauty is no dead thing. It is the manifestation of God in nature. There is not one object in nature untouched by man that is not beautiful, for God's manifestation is beauty. It shines through all His works, and not only in those that may give pleasure to man. Annie Besant beautifulbeautydead share on social
Islam believes in many prophets, and Al Quran is nothing but a confirmation of the old Scriptures. Annie Besant believeconfirmationislam Change image and share on social
The true basis of morality is utility; that is, the adaptation of our actions to the promotion of the general welfare and happiness; the endeavour so to rule our lives that we may serve and bless mankind. Annie Besant actionadaptationbasis share on social
Refusal to believe until proof is given is a rational position; denial of all outside of our own limited experience is absurd. Annie Besant absurddenialexperience Change image and share on social
