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Saturday, February 23, 2019

Sufi Goals

Sufi Goals Presence The Sufi longs to be in God's Presence in full awareness Ease The Sufi finds indifference to be the path of Love. Service The Sufi loves to serve others and thereby, God. Joy The Sufi lives in joy which flowsfrom within. Mastery The Sufi aims to master him/herself as well as... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, February 12, 2019

Sufi Initiation

Sufi Initiation Sufi initiation is often called 'taking hand'. It is the beginning of a forever relationship, a spiritual friendship that blesses teacher and student. The brief ritual, involves invoking the Masters, Saints and Prophets from all ages, to initiate the student into the mysteries of all... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, February 11, 2019

Initiation Is How It Has Always Been Done

Initiation Is How It Has Always Been Done Jesus initiated 12. When one betrayed them, they initiated one to take his place. The Risen Christ expanded initiation when he initiated Saul on a road to Damascus. The Apostles began to initiate new believers through baptism in water. Buddhists initiate,... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, February 9, 2019

How You Know Is the Key

How You Know Is the Key How do you know what you know? Or do you just think you know? Have you nurtured your ability to see beneath experiences? Do you know that you know? Sufis believe that the knowledge of names and forms is worthless when it comes to knowing Truth. In fact, the knowledge of names... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

It is Who you know, not what you know

It is Who you know, not what you know Sufis do not care much about what you say about God. They are more interested in meeting God. Anything one could say about God pales in comparison to experiencing God's Presence. In point of fact, it is not possible to know God with our minds. Yet the Heart... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Practice Makes Perfect

Practice Makes Perfect A Sufi on the path who is moving and growing does daily practices. Most are assigned by his teacher, but one may certainly create or discover practices for oneself. Just share them with one's teacher. Practices fertilize spiritual evolution. When practices become boring, or... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 18, 2019

Initiation

Initiation The Sufi path begins with initiation. Initiation begins a Sacred relationship between the student (Mureed) and teacher (Initiator) that is forever. The relationship begins a friendship with one who is further down the path. The initiator will give the student a new name and offer some... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 10, 2019

You Are One with All Creation

You Are One with All Creation "THE SECRET OF gOD IS HIDDEN IN THE KNOWLEDGE OF UNITY. The Love of God is above all reason." So says one of the Dances of Universal Peace. First stated in the Modern Age by Hazrat Inayat Khan in the early 1900s. Check the ruhaniat.org. This Unity, like infinity, can be... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Child of the Most High God

Child of the Most High God I am, and you are, a child of The Most High God! We are 'fearfully and wonderfully made.' We are the very image of God. We have all we need to thrive. The Sufis say, "God is your Lover, not, your Judge." Or said in another way, Sufis say, "God is both Judge and Forgiver of... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 5, 2019

More Importantly, Who Do You Say That You Are?

More Importantly, Who Do You Say That You Are? Joul Osteen says that you are a child of the Most-High God. Donald Trump says you are an enemy if you are not with him. Fundamental preachers say you are either a sinner or a saved sinner. The New Afe folks say you are a manifestation of God in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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