"Surely, in the creation of the heavens and the earth are signs for those gifted with understanding hearts" 

Qur'an 3:190

Sufism

Sufism, which is sometimes known as the Way of the Heart, is the spiritual path that exists in Islam. Sufism teaches humankind how to rise above our lower selves, by purifying our hearts from bad manners and characteristics.

Sufism recognizes and nurtures

the spiritual nature of human beings. 

Sufism as a path is an art, a science, a practice.

It's mystical and practical.

It's the path to knowing God by knowing ourselves.

Sufism is the path ot seeking the pleasure of God,

learning to love and be at peace with one's self,

to be in harmony with all Allah's creations and to be dressed with the beautiful attributes

of Prophets and Saints.

"Liberate yourself from the fetters of the Ego and surrender yourself before God.

Let the Lord be your shepherd, allow Him to attend to all your cares

And do not allow temptations to entice you.

Aspirations of this world are the cause of all concern.

Aspire to God and obtain freedom."

Sheikh Abdul Qadier Jillani

Don’t pretend to know something you haven’t experienced.

There’s a necessary dying,

And then Jesus is breathing again.

Very little grows on jagged rock.

Be ground.

Be crumbled,

So wildflowers will come up where you are.

You’ve been stony for too many years. Try something different.

Surrender.

Rumi

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This page was last updated: January 20, 2008