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Can Muslims do reiki?

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halima · 14/03/2006 18:25

I was wondering if anyone knew, can Muslims practice reiki? Only it's based on Buddhist philosophy so have my doubts. Alternatively, can we practice spiritual healing? The only mention of spiritual healing in the Qur'an is to read the Qur'an and teachings.

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PeachyClair · 14/03/2006 18:57

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is administered by "laying on hands" and is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

The word Reiki is made of two Japanese words - Rei which means "God's Wisdom or the Higher Power" and Ki which is "life force energy". So Reiki is actually "spiritually guided life force energy."

Hmm. Interesting question. Islam teaches that God is responsible for life right? And I'm not sure life force energy is a very islamic oncept. I guess it would depend on how you saw Reiki- if you believe it is a Buddhist thing then unlikely I would say, but you see Buddhism doesn't have a God so it all seems a bit confused, philosophy wise, to me anyway.

Should you get better answers (doubt you'll get worse!) I can try and ask my islam Professor on Friday if I geta chance?

I would check with your Imam first- i'm no expert, ust a beginner. But I reckon it depends on why you think it works.

Xannie · 15/03/2006 07:14

I was told Reiki has no belief system - it isn't attached to any religion.

halima · 16/03/2006 08:34

I asked my Imam, but he had no idea what I was talking about, he'd never heard of it! Same for other Muslims I'd asked.

I think that reiki would be classed as magic i.e. caused by hidden or subtle forces, and that as "magicians" believe they have divine qualities that belong only to God, it is a great sin.

But am not sure. Would I be sinning?

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halima · 16/03/2006 21:03

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Mosschops30 · 16/03/2006 21:14

We recently practised reiki on a catholic retreat, they also so tai chi there. Catholics dont believe in magic either (e.g. mediums, clairvoyants, astrology etc) but these practices have nothing to do with religion so.
I'm not sure about a muslim perspective but I hope this helps

girlchick · 18/03/2006 23:34

Peachyclair, did you ask your Islam Professor? Am interested in his answer!

Vev · 21/03/2006 06:59

Reiki has no religion attached to it - it's part of your evolutionary self. And it isn't magic - it's energy. Have you had Reiki Halmima? I'm hoping to do my Masters soon.

halima · 21/03/2006 10:14

Yes Vev, about 6 years ago I trained in reiki I and II. I thought it was brilliant at the time. I converted to Islam 3 years ago and haven't done any since because wasn't sure if it's allowed. I do miss reiki. I know it's not magic, but I think that's how Islam may interpret it. I'm not sure it would accept the idea of chakras and energy, etc. What did you mean, it's part of your evolutionary self?

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tahira · 22/03/2006 05:59

Don't know Reiki but am intrigued to know more about it!!!

What does it involve?

girlchick · 23/03/2006 08:48

For in-depth explanation of reiki, look at \link{http://www.reiki.org/FAQ/FAQHomepage.html\this} site

SleepyJess · 29/03/2006 09:39

I go to a Christian (C of E) Anglican church.. (although my beliefs and understanding go beyond what they preach these days) and I practice Reiki. The day before I went to be attuned, I was in a car full of ladies from church and, understanding that Reiki was not attached to any particular religion, told them what I was up to tomorrow without a thought! Well that it seemed to go down like a lead pair of knickers I can tell you! A couple of them seemed to not know what I meant.. and not what to know.. and the other two met my comment with a glare and stony silence!! Ah well!

I don't find there to be any problem. I know the question was about Muslims.. but I give Reiki.. and happily go to my Anglican church even though some people would so those things.. AND my beliefs... are at odds.

SJ x

halima · 29/03/2006 17:37

Thanks for your message Sleepyjess. I think that if people don't know about reiki, they assume it's some weird new age thing. Which of course it isn't.

I'm thinking now about re-doing my reiki I & II. Can anyone recommend a teacher in the East London/Essex area?

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SleepyJess · 29/03/2006 21:07

I'm surprised you made much sense of it Halima..I typed it in a hurry and it shoes!!

Why would you need to re-do 1 and 2? The lady who attuned me said you never lose the ability once attuned.. although you may get out of practice. Just start doing it again! (I never actually went back and did 2.. but I use it all the time even though I know little to nothing about symbols etc.)

SleepyJess · 29/03/2006 21:08

And I have no idea why I put a in there either!!!

halima · 30/03/2006 21:39

Sleepyjess, because I did the reiki course 6 years ago, and not practised for 3 years, I've forgotten all the symbols. I think I'd like to do the course again to refresh my memory and maybe just leave out the attunement part

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SleepyJess · 30/03/2006 22:08

Ah right. BTW I am not really as illiterate as it appears on this thread!

halima · 31/03/2006 08:29

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:30

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:30

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:31

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:31

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:31

Hey I don't think you're illiterate!

I've been looking at reiki courses, and they all have components on chakras and auras. I'm not convinced that this would be allowed.

I read that the chakras are not physical. They are aspects of consciousness in the same way that the auras are aspects of consciousness. The chakras are more dense than the auras, but not as dense as the physical body. I also read that the functioning of the chakras reflects decisions we make concerning how we choose to respond to conditions in our life. We open and close these chakras when we decide what to think, and what to feel, and through which "perceptual filter" we choose to experience the world around us.

I'm not sure Islam would agree with this.

Am very confused now!

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halima · 31/03/2006 08:32

oops sorry!

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girlchick · 11/04/2006 21:33

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