The Wisdom of Sufism
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Strictly speaking, Sufism is neither a religion nor a philosophy; it is neither theism nor atheism, but stands between the two and fills the gap. Among the religious, Sufis are considered to be free-thinkers; while among intellectual philosophers they are considered religious, because they make use of subtler principles in life to elevate the soul than can readily be followed by material logic..
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The Wisdom of Sufism - Pir-o-Murshid nayat Khan
Pir-o-Murshid Inayat Khan
The wisdom of sufism
Published by BoD - Books on Demand, Norderstedt
ISBN: 9783748146988
Table of contents
Introduction
GOD
NATURE
THE PERSONAL BEING
DUAL ASPECT
WORSHIP
TRUTH
THE SUFIS
SELF-KNOWLEDGE
LOVE
PERFECTION
PROPHETS
SUFISM
SUFI TRAINING
MANIFESTATION
INTEREST AND INDIFFERENCE
SPIRIT AND MATTER
THE HEART AND SOUL
INTELLECT AND WISDOM
DREAMS AND INSPIRATIONS
LAW OF ACTION
MUSIC AMONG SUFIS
ECSTASY
CONCENTRATION
MALE AND FEMALE ASPECTS OF GOD
Introduction
Sufism, as a religious philosophy of love, harmony, and beauty, aims at expanding the soul of man until the realization of the beauty of all creation enables him to become as perfect an expression of divine harmony as possible.
Strictly speaking, Sufism is neither a religion nor a philosophy; it is neither theism nor atheism, but stands between the two and fills the gap. Among the religious, Sufis are considered to be free-thinkers; while among intellectual philosophers they are considered religious, because they make use of subtler principles in life to elevate the soul than can readily be followed by material logic..
GOD
Beloved ones of God, you may belong to any race, cast, creed, or nation, still you are all impartially beloved by God. You may be a believer or an unbeliever in the supreme Being, but He cares not. His mercy and grace flow through all His powers, without distinction of friend or foe.
'Every leaf of tree, Allah's praise displays, Only the pious mind can hear their sacred lays.' The sun, moon, and stars give light; the timely change of seasons promotes health and cheerfulness; the rain grows corn, fruits, and flowers; and the alternation of day and night provides the opportunity for work and rest. 'Earth, water, fire and air, All work harmoniously. For thee they always food prepare, Thou shouldst not eat unthankfully. For how each day the sun shines and serves, All praise from thee Allah deserves.' If you study your own body, you will find its mechanism to be the original model of the artificial mechanism of the world. Art and science fail if compared with that of His nature. The ear, eyes, and all other organs, how perfectly they are adapted in shape and mechanism to the purpose which they must serve! How liberally the needs of life, water, air, and food, are supplied; even milk is prepared in the mother's