Book: The Secret

September 9th, 2009 | Posted in Books

The Secret

Just finished reading The Secret a couple of weeks ago. For the very few of you who have not heard of this book before, it is a book that got published in 2006 after a DVD on the same topic was released. The Secret is a spiritual/self-help book on how to use the law of attraction to achieve everything you want in life. The book got super famous after appearing on Oprah.

Though the book is a massive international hit, many people criticise it, mufti’s in some Arab Muslim countries held that the teachings of the book are haram for some reason, which I thought is very weird, because the majority of the principles of The Secret are compatible with most religions, for example, praying to have what you desire, being grateful everyday for what you have, thinking positively, giving those who need some of what you have, and that each person is responsible for his own fate.

I thought that the Secret is a fun and energizing book to read, it is not meant to be taken as a scientific book of authority, but a little book to make you feel good about the future and that you can do anything you want in life if you put your mind to it.

  • tripletee
    I'm not a fan of spiritual books they say things that are obvious which a person already knows. I only like books that teach the unknown. I think this book is way over-rated. Not because anything in it is haram (most Muftis to me are firstly the biggest bullcrappers and hypocrites),but because the secret is barely a secret at all. I was expecting something I would not have guessed.
  • Sam
    it's in my plan to read list, will read it for sure :)
    thanks :)
  • Sarah
    So it didn't slap you in the face like ti did to me?? When I read it it was like a lightbulb finally went off in my head. Anyway I'm just glad you finally got round to reading it!
  • kittenx
    I've watched the documentary and I still haven't read the book, but I guess they're quiet the same. How to apply the Law of attraction, and that what you attract is what you'll get.

    Thought you've stopped blogging, anyways it's 'Mysteriousgirl'. Cheers!
  • I read the beginning, but somehow never managed to finish it. I could stand the quotes and short paragraphs. I like loooong (as you may have noticed!).. I should try to read it again. I found Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People more inspiring and cheerful.
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