Second edition published October 2011; layout and design by Barbara Mueller; Printing by MegaDigital, Cape Town.

About the Book:
FOREWORD BY Sheikh Abduraghman Alexander
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

It is rare that one finds a work that successfully aligns the philosophical wisdom of the ages with practical steps that are applicable today, in order to address the issues that challenge the daily lives of many in contemporary society. Experience the Flow is such a rare exception.

From the acknowledgement of water as the "source of life" to dealing with "the knowledge of the self", this inspiring work makes the reader realize that one should neither to be trapped in the past nor imprisoned by worries of the future, but rather be mindful of the present. Like the Tao (universal energy) of water, we should smoothly pass over, under or around the rocks in our path.

By internally "following the Heart" and outwardly engaging the "10-day Detox Plan" one learns how to deal with regret, guilt, doubt, fear, confusion, disappointment, envy, anger and loneliness. We reflect on the connection with the Divine and are guided to ride the ebb and flow of life through Iman (belief), Tawakkul (reliance), Islam (submission) 'Ibadah (worship), Zikr (remembrance), ta'ah (obedience), sabr (patient/perseverance), ightiam (enrichment), haqq (truth) to eventual Hurrriyyah (freedom) and Farh (Joy).

In effective mu'amlah (social dealings) we engage the world around us with a higher level of consciousness and an attitude of non-judgemental compassion. We embrace growth of ourselves and facilitate the growth of others, thus enabling us to fully embrace life.

I find this work inspirational, timely, relevant, highly motivational and above all practical.

It should be a must in every home today.

Sheikh Abduraghman Alexander
Imam: Masjidul Quds, Cape Town, South Africa

Zul-Hijjah 1431 / November 2010.

About the Author:
Jasmine Khan has over the years been a nurse, secretary, hairdresser and librarian. She has 10 years of experience in librarianship. During her late forties she enrolled at UNISA, and completed a B.A. Degree through correspondence. She has majors in English and Education, including Islamic Studies, Communication and Communication Law in her degree.

Her last post was as Administrator of Boorhaanol Islam, and in addition to administrative duties, she was responsible for compiling the Boorhaanol Magazine. She also wrote for the publication. She is a writer, editor and tutor of English. Her articles are currently published in the Muslim Views, Modern Muslim magazine, (in Natal), Treasure magazine, as well as on the Living Islam website. In 1990 she won first prize in a national short story competition run by the African Writers Association, and during 2005 she edited a Master's Thesis for publication to the general reading public.

She has always had a great passion for the youth, since they are the future. She feels that instead of criticising, we should be doing something constructive to guide them.

Since her retirement in 2002, she started doing research in Personal Growth and Self-Awareness. During 2005-2006 she wrote a programme on Inner Transformation with Allah Consciousness. It was sparked when she heard on the radio the Hadith of Nabi Muhammad (SAW) when he said:
"Wa man Arafah Nafsahoe, fa qad Arafah Rabbahoe"
(The one who knows himself, will know his Lord)

This program, which she called "Positive Energy Guide to Perfect Emotional Grace", lay dormant on her computer for five years. In view of the feedback she received to her articles in the Muslim Views, she decided to revise the work in March 2010. The result is "Experience the flow", which she self published and launched in December 2010. The book sold out within five months and a reprint was called for.

She has two sons and five grandchildren, and lives in Cape Town.
She is now writing full time and is busy with her second book, tutoring students and enjoying her grandchildren.

She can be contacted on email: jkinflow@telkomsa.net.

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