sufis

It is necessary to note," says Rumi, "that opposite things work together, even though nominally opposed" (Fihi Ma Fihi).

The secret protects itself. It is found only in the spirit and practice of the Work.

Practise your knowledge, for knowledge without practice is a body without life

He who is fortunately enlightened [the Sufi]Knows that sophistry is from the devil and love from Adam.

There are as many paths to Truth as there are souls of men.

As with any other specialisation, teaching is a vocation, open only to those who are truly capable of discharging its functions.

The selection and following of a spiritual guide is the most important duty of a Sufi.

Saying of the Prophet.Ink and Blood:The ink of the learned is holier than the blood of the martyr.

The hearts of the noble are the graves of confidences.

SOVEREIGNTYSovereignty is a wind of change. (Hariri)

The Sufis say, "This is not a religion; it is religion

At His door, what is the difference between Moslem and Christian, virtuous and guilty? At his door all are seekers and He the sought.

Q: How can I help myself?A: By remembering the proverb: __he Path is not to be found anywhere except in human service_, from Saadi.

He who sleeps on the Road will lose either his hat or his head.

And Rumi tells us, __oul receives from soul that knowledge, therefore not by book nor from tongue_.

Sufism is the essence of all religions.

The pathways into Sufic thinking are, it is traditionally said, almost as varied as the number of Sufis in existence.

Before the antidote arrives from Iraq The man with snake-bite will be dead.