The never-ending journey

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:40:00 +0000

I made four mistakes in my preliminary steps in this Way. I thought that:

I remember Him

and I know Him

and I love Him

and I seek Him,

but when I reached Him I saw that:

His remembering of me preceded my remembrance of Him,

and His knowledge about me preceded my knowledge of Him

and His love towards me was more ancient than my love towards Him,

and He sought me in order that I would begin to seek Him.

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 05:37:00 +0000

”You are not a prophet, but go humbly on the way of the prophets, and you can arrive where they are. Don’t try to steer the boat. Don’t open a shop by yourself. Listen. Keep silent. You are not God‘s mouthpiece. Try to be an ear, and if you do speak, ask for explanations.”

~ Rumi

If there is peace...

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:15:00 +0000

If there is to be peace in the world,

There must be peace in the nations.

If there is to be peace in the nations,

There must be peace in the cities.

If there is to be peace in the cities,

There must be peace between neighbors.

If there is to be peace between neighbors,

There must be peace in the home.

If there is to be peace in the home,

There must be peace in the heart.

Lao Tzu (570-490 B.C.)

They the Sufis...

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:33:00 +0000

“They (the Sufis) have been the strictest adherents to the sacred law, but they have a wonderful principle: that is be hard on yourself and be gentle with other people.”

- Shaykh Hamza Yusuf Hanson

Shaykh Muḥammad Hajujī at-Tijanī said ...

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:40:00 +0000

In our Path, our dhikr isn’t through dancing. Our feet are so deeply rooted in the soil of Shariʿa, we can only sway back and forth like the trees.

Wisdoms Of Islam

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:17:00 +0000

The Accuser

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:10:00 +0000

"The Prophet has said, "One of the things that concerns me about my nation is a man who studied the Qu'ran, and when its grace started to show on him and he had the appearance of a Muslim, he detached himself from it, and threw it behind his back, and went after his neighbor with a sword and accused him of associating partners with Allah.' I then asked, "Oh, Prophet of Allah, which one is more guilty of associating partners with Allah, the accused or the accuser?' The Prophet said, "It is the accuser.'"

narrated by Abu Ya'la, from Hudhaifa

The one for the soul

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:36:00 +0000

There is only one virtue
and one sin for a soul on the path:
virtue when he is conscious of God
and sin when he is not.
- Abu Hashim Madani

Wisdom tree

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:20:00 +0000

The tree gives the fruit by its branches. Oh my poor brother! Without giving credit for the branches how will you reach the fruit of wisdom? How will you swallow the seed of that tree of universe and reach wisdom? Whilst the branches bending down are waiting for you, how can you look down on the branches and say, "I will take from the tree itself?" You are poor, how can you climb up that tree and stay on top of it? Even if you climb you cannot find any fruit on its trunk. You cannot find the truth of this business without reaching for the branches.

Muhammad in the Songs of Solomon.

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:06:00 +0000

The depiction of the Beloved in the Song of Solomon 5:10-16 (NIV) is a beautiful portrayal of Muhammad, who is known as the Beloved of God by Muslims;

“My lover is radiant and ruddy, outstanding among ten thousand.

His head is purest gold; his hair is wavy and black as a raven.

His eyes are like doves by the water streams, washed in milk, mounted like jewels.

His cheeks are like beds of spice yielding perfume.

His lips are like lilies dripping with myrrh.

His arms are rods of gold set with chrysolite.

His body is like polished ivory decorated with sapphires.

His legs are pillars of marble set on bases of pure gold.

His appearance is like Lebanon, choice as its cedars.

His mouth is sweetness itself; he is altogether lovely.

This is my lover, this my friend, O daughters of Jerusalem.”

source: Su-fee

Prayer for Sufis

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:11:00 +0000

With the first ‘Allah hu akbar’, they put the world and all its inhabitants behind them.

With the second ‘Allah hu akbar’, they forget the hereafter.

With the third ‘Allah hu akbar’, they cast the very thought of anything other than God out of their hearts.

With the fourth ‘Allah hu akbar’, they forget even themselves.

Dervish and the Money

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:42:00 +0000

A dervish was praying silently. A wealthy merchant, observing the dervish's devotion and sincerity, was deeply touched by him. The merchant offered the drevish a bag of gold. "I know you will use the money for God's sake. Please take it."

"Just a moment," the dervish replied. "I'm not sure if it is lawful for me to take your money. Are you a wealthy man? Do you have more money at home?"

"Oh yes. I have at least one thousand gold pieces at home," claimed the merchant proudly.

"Do you want a thousand gold pieces more?" asked the dervish.

"Why yes, of course. Every day I work hard to earn more money."

"And do you wish for yet a thousand gold pieces more beyond that?"

"Certainly. Every day I pray that I may earn more and more money."

The dervish pushed the bag of gold back to the merchant. "I am sorry, but I cannot take your gold," he said. "A wealthy man cannot take money from a beggar."

"How can you call yourself a wealthy man and me a beggar?" the merchant spluttered.

The dervish replied, "I am a wealthy man because I am content with whatever God sends me. You are a beggar, because no matter how much you possess, you are always dissatisfied, and always begging God for more."

Inscribed on the prophet (salAllahu alayhi wasalam)'s sword

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:38:00 +0000

Forgive him who wrongs you;
join him who cuts you off;
do good to him who does evil to you;
and speak the truth even if it be against yourself.

The root of Taqwa

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:41:00 +0000

The root meaning of Taqwa is to avoid what one dislikes. It was reported that Umar bin Al-Khattab asked Ubayy bin Ka`b about Taqwa. Ubayy said, "Have you ever walked on a path that has thorns on it'' 'Umar said, "Yes." Ubayy said, "What did you do then" He said, "I rolled up my sleeves and struggled." Ubayy said, "That... is Taqwa

Attenion Seekers

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:40:00 +0000

Only someone who is sincere recognizes what showing off is.

- Imam Shafi' (rahimullah)

Guard your tongue from praise as you have guarded it from blame.

- Maruf al-Karkh

Fountain of Love

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:30:00 +0000

"O Lord, What Kind Of Fountain Is Thy Love, Of Which I Sipped But One Drop And Wept Rivers." Saadi of Shiraaz

Patience

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:21:00 +0000

Only patience can polish restless hearts,

When water stands still, it resembles a mirror.

Do not try to run away from trials and tribulations, but endure them with patience. They cannot be avioded, and there is nothing for it but to endure them with patience, How can you expect the whole of this world, and all that has been created therein, to undergo change and transformation just to suit your convenience?... The Prophets are the best of all creatures, yet they have always had to suffer afflication and so it is for their followers, those who tread in their footsteps as they walk along their highway, emulating their example.

- Abdul Qadir Jilani

Drinking in Silver Utensils

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:34:00 +0000

Narrated Um Salama: (The wife of the Prophet) Allah's Apostle said, "He who drinks in silver utensils is only filling his abdomen with Hell Fire." [Bukhari, 5270]

Roses are red violets are blue

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 17:30:00 +0000

Valentines day is what those without taqwa do, and shaitan is the 3rd between the unmarried two so remember o Muslims this day.

Freely you give, Freely you have received

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:30:00 +0000

In the name of Allaah The Most Gracious The Most Merciful

If you plant honesty, you will reap trust
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness
If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment
If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective
If you plant hard work, you will reap success
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation
If you plant faith in Allah, you will reap a harvest.
So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.

Whatever You Give To Life, Life Gives You Back

His Legacy

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 12:56:00 +0000

“I have always held the religion of Muhammad in high estimation because of its wonderful vitality. It is the only religion which appears to me to possess that assimilating capacity to the changing phase of existence which can make itself appeal to every age. I have studied him - the wonderful man and in my opinion far from being an anti-Christ, he must be called the Savior of Humanity.”
- George Bernard Shaw

"I wanted to know the best of one who holds today's undisputed sway over the hearts of millions of mankind....I became more than convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam in those days in the scheme of life. It was the rigid simplicity, the utter self-effacement of the Prophet, the scrupulous regard for his pledges, his intense devotion to this friends and followers, his intrepidity, his fearlessness, his absolute trust in God and in his own mission. These and not the sword carried everything before them and surmounted every obstacle. When I closed the 2nd volume (of the Prophet's biography), I was sorry there was not more for me to read of the great life."
- Mahatma Gandhi

Hudoor

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:24:00 +0000

I haven’t seen any work greater than salaat. Make a plan to get it going, so that there’s hudoor (presence of heart) in your salaat. Take a moment to see whats in front of you.
- Shaikh Nuh Ha Mim Keller

Butterfly Dreams

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:51:00 +0000

"Once I dreamed I was a butterfly, and now I no longer know whether I am Chuang Tzu, who dreamed I was a butterfly, or whether I am a butterfly dreaming that I am Chuang Tzu."
~Chuang Tzu

art by Zindy

Pains of the Heart

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:18:00 +0000

Says the Divine Beloved, "I Am with those whose hearts are broken for My sake." - Islamic Sacred Tradition

My heart always longed for you everyday. But when the day came, you were lost behind forever. And left an ever-ending and excruciating pain deep-seated inside my soul. I'm holding my soul tight making every effort or else i may loose it, which may fly somewhere to peace,

leaving the pain behind...

I was searching a remedy for my pain
realized that my pain was my remedy

by the Love bitter things become sweet
by love pieces of copper turn into Gold
by love pains become healing

According to Sheikh Muzaffer Ozak:

Love is a special pleasurable pain. Whoever has this in their heart will know the secret. They will see that everything is Truth, and that everything leads to Truth. There is nothing but Truth. In the realization of that they will be overcome. They will sink into the sea of Truth.

What is this pain in heart? and how does it come?

The pain in heart can only come through zikr-e-qalb (Heart Meditation).
When the heart chants the name of Allah, the heart beat becomes so obvious & the heart beats so fast and it bounces in a way so that the heart hits with the ribs. Now the pain appears in the heart, this is the pain which has been told is very sweet. Soo sweet that a person never wants that pain to be stopped.

This pain is a gift of God and He gives to those who truly seeks it.

No man as long as he remains alive, will ever be wholly free of trial. This is simply the nature of things in this world. Suffering uncovers human frailties and literally pushes the reasonable person to his knees, so to speak, at Allah's door, in quest of relief and the mercy of his Lord. The true believer is expected to seek refuge in Allah in every trouble which befalls him, regardless of how insignificant it may seem. The Prophet of Allah, upon him be peace, said:

Let each of you turn unto Allah in every troublesome matter; even when you are pained by the thong of your sandal, for even that is a trial.

In other words, they Must rely, in all of his affairs, upon Allah's assistance, and not suppose that any of these affairs can be settled except by His leave. The greater the misfortune, the more ardent the Muslim's desire for refuge in Allah, and the more protracted his entreaty.

Compiled From:
"Remembrance & Prayer" - Muhammad al-Ghazali, p. 91

My Allah, I have no words
for the way You fill my heart
with desire to be pure
and praise You forever.

Waiting on a prayer

noreply@blogger.com (Sufi Sisters) — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 05:51:00 +0000

“If Allah is fulfilling your prayers, He is increasing your belief; if He is delaying fulfilling your prayers then He is increasing your patience; if He is not answering your prayers then He is testing you!“

Hazrat Ali (ra)