Peace, one and all…
‘To follow one’s own desires is to flee
from God
and to spill the blood of spirituality
in the presence of His justice.
This world is a trap, and desire is its bait:
escape the traps and quickly
turn your face toward God.
When you have followed this Way,
you have enjoyed a hundred blessings.
When you have gone the opposite way, you have fared ill.
So the Prophet said, ‘Consult your own hearts
even though the religious judge
advises you about your worldly affairs’.
Abandon desire, and so reveal His majesty:
you’ve learned by experience
the sacrifice He requires.
Since you can’t escape, be His servant,
and go from His prison into His rose-garden.
When you continually keep watch over
your thoughts and actions,
you are always seeing the Justice and the Judge,
though heedlessness may shut your eyes,
still, that doesn’t stop the sun from shining’
Mevlana Rumi, Mathnawi VI.377-384
June 23, 2008 at 11:41 pm
“consult your own hearts”
That is where I finally found what I was looking for..that rose garden.
Thank you for sharing this.
June 24, 2008 at 9:02 am
Peace Gypsy-Heart,
Praise be to God!
Thank you for visiting my online home. Allah bless you always.
Abdur Rahman
June 24, 2008 at 10:13 am
Dearest Brother Abdur,
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Salaam and my warm reagrds for you and your loved ones
Hope you are doing well.
Alhamdullilah! An extremly beautiful post as always
May Allah grant us His Rose-garden and illuminate our Path!
And may our Hearts be our guides on this Way
My sincerest love,goodwishes and prayers for an adorable soul:)
June 24, 2008 at 11:07 am
Peace Krishna,
Thank you for your hearty salaams. Peace be with you also.
Al hamdu lillah, we are all well here (though rather busy).
Amin to your prayer.
God bless you always.
Abdur Rahman
June 27, 2008 at 1:55 pm
Dearest Abdur,
“Be His servant” ….
it’s so much easier…and makes the journey lighter without the burden the desires bring on as extra weight! Just BEAUTIFUL! As always, thank you for sharing this little jewel and blessings to you and yours,