A Lifetime of Holy Relationship

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Saturday, September 12, 2020

CHAPTER TWELVE Posted on October 7, 2019

CHAPTER TWELVE Posted on October 7, 2019 by shamsuddin001 The Murshid Practices What He Preaches Murshid Khabir practiced his Sufism in his daily life. I was with him during two traffic stops for speeding. In both cases he was treated with the utmost respect and given warnings. I remember asking him once how he handled situations like that. He talked not about his thoughts or actions, but rather, his breath. In one case, I saw him shift his focus inward as he did earth breath slowly and... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

Champter 11

CHAPTER ELEVEN Posted on October 6, 2019 by shamsuddin001 Ease-a-tarian Khabir modeled ease with life so well. He was comfortable being in his own skin. He took the good and the not so good with equal acceptance. And to his credit, he accepted others 95% (100% in most cases). I do know that everyone felt comfortable in his presence. I witnessed it over and over again. Khabir had a plaque at the head of his stairs that read: “A friend is someone who takes the chaff and wheat of your life, and,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020

CHAPTER TEN Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 The Practice of Turn

CHAPTER TEN Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 The Practice of Turning Murshid Khabir emphasized the essence of turning as apposed to its technical form and footwork. He knew that the turn cannot be taught, it must be caught. So many people caught that spirit turning with Khabir. Every opportunity that presented itself, was an opportunity, as Khabir saw it, to teach the fundamentals of the Turn. Whenever we would gather for a camp or workshop, Khabir offered turn classes. His classes... Sign in to see full entry.

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CHAPTER EIGHT Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 The Murshid’s Work

CHAPTER EIGHT Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 The Murshid’s Work on the Inner Plane Khabir had concern and paid attention to. the struggles of his mureeds (students). Many times, he would discuss a fellow student with me. These were private conversations; he trusted me as a friend and a priest. We would solve their problems in our own minds. Never did Khabir interfere in their lives or give advice unless they asked him directly. Still, he would pray for them daily in his morning... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, September 7, 2020

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER SEVEN Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 Don Kitz, the Artist Don Kitz was a good neighbor, a loyal friend, and an artist of rare talent. Don did most of his paintings in egg tempora, a somewhat lost medium involving egg yokes and various pigments. The canvasses are also special being hand coated and finely sanded with many layers of rabbit skin glue and gesso (finely ground marble). For Murshid Khabir, painting was a spiritual practice. From preparing the canvass, to straining... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, September 5, 2020

CHAPTER SIX Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 An Elder Son It is o

CHAPTER SIX Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 An Elder Son It is only now, looking back over my history with Murshid Khabir, that I realize my special status as his student. The day after my first initiation, Khabir asked me to come to Arkansas for a month to house sit and watch over the retreat center while he was in Turkey. After much negotiating with The Science Museum of Minnesota where I worked as a full time computer instructor, I was able to arrange a month long sabbatical. So in... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, September 4, 2020

CHAPTER FIVE Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 No Judgment – Uncon

CHAPTER FIVE Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 No Judgment – Unconditional Love Khabir usually offered help only when asked. I recall a time early in my relationship with him when he received a letter from an ‘ex’ of mine which was not very complimentary. One day when I was visiting, he produced the letter and he let me read it. He said nothing about it except to let me know that he planned to do nothing about it. He chose not to respond. He never brought up the letter again. Return of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, September 3, 2020

Chapter 4

CHAPTER FOUR Posted on October 5, 2019 by shamsuddin001 Working Together In the years of living with Khabir, we spent many mornings, afternoons, and evenings working on projects together. Sometimes it was just the two of us. Often the projects included others. Almost every time, Khabir would gather all the participants and we would offer the Invocation together. ”Toward the One, The Perfection of Love, Harmony, and Beauty, The Only Being, United with All the Illuminated Souls, The Spirit of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, August 31, 2020

Chapter Three

Chapter Three The Murs hid’s Wine Ledge Khabir had a special place behind his house where he had cleared the ground down to the bedrock. It sat on a ten foot ledge and overlooked the ravine cut by a creek that ran heavy every time it rained. On the ledge sat an outdoor stove and a couple of tables with about six chairs. On spring, summer, and fall afternoons, he would often gather whoever was around (Neighbors, student, visitors, etc.) on his ‘wine ledge’. A bottle of wine would appear and wine... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, August 28, 2020

CHAPTER ONE Posted on October 2, 2019 by shamsuddin001 PRACTICES Khabir did

CHAPTER ONE Posted on October 2, 2019 by shamsuddin001 PRACTICES Khabir did his practices faithfully every morning. He had dedicated a tiny loft room for practices. Guests we invited to use the space as well. When Khabir use the the space, a little bell would signal that his practices were finished. While he was faithful to his morning prayers, he never questionexstudent is responsible for their own path. A teacher only offers help when asked. On the other hand, he made it clear that a student... Sign in to see full entry.

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