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Tag Archives: Sufism
Syrians flipped over their robes to ask for Rain
For most young Damascenes (20s, early 30s), this is the very first time in their life that they see it snow in Damascus. A report I just read says it’s been 25 years since it last snowed in this beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Sufism & Syria
Tagged Prayers for Rain, Snow in Damascus, Snow in Syria, Sufism, صلاة الاستسقاء
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Perspectives on “Love” from an inner point of view
When you love someone you believe them, blindly. “Love is blind,” many would describe a lover who does not see the faults of his/her lover. Love is the function of the heart. There are two hearts, the muscle that pumps … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Sufism & Syria
Tagged Heart, Ibn Arabi, Love, Sufism, Sufism & Syria, Syria, syrian empathy, The Meccan Revelations
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To leave an impression on others is bad for our spiritual health
Why do we live our lives “to leave an impression”? We are all prisoners of – our own perceptions of – what impressions others have about us. Being really free from caring/hallucinating about what other people think, is liberating. It … Continue reading
People in America are renewing their love of God
I just came across a feature in The Seattle Times talking about a renewed interest by Americans in Sufism, through the poetry of Jelaludin Rumi. The article is from the year 2007, it sheds light into the statement “People in … Continue reading
How the Ant with the Broken Leg Got to Mecca
By Sheikh Nazim Al-Haqqani Every person from among mankind may attain divine stations. The Way is not barred to anyone: we are all candidates for the position of “Deputy of God on Earth.” The holy verse is clear enough: “Oh … Continue reading
Posted in Sufism & Syria
Tagged Heart, Naqshbandi path, Sheikh Nazim Al-Haqqani, Sufi Sheikh, Sufism, Sufism & Syria, Sufism in Damascus
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In Syria, we ‘all’ pray to The One
Skepticism vs Faith I have been meeting a lot of skeptics at work. I was a skeptic once. I even declared – at one point in my life – atheism. I couldn’t believe that Allah, THE GREAT, is the way … Continue reading
I met the Grand Mufti of Syria, and I like him
True Islam: Syrian way A few days ago, i tagged along a friend of mine to a meeting with the Grand Mufti of Syria. I “knew” in my heart of hearts that he was a role model to look up … Continue reading
Posted in Sufism & Syria
Tagged religious leadership in Syria, Sheikh Ahmad Hssoun, Sufism, Syria, Wahabi, Wahhabism
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A billboard falls from the 8th floor on your car, but you stay alive!
Testimonial The powerful words of Bism Allah al-Rahman al-Raheem have long saved people from accidents, bad situations, and depression. Ana Ash-had, I testify to this. One day I was driving my newspaper colleague to an appointment we both had. It … Continue reading
Meeting the Sufi Sheikh, and getting rid of ego
Being “fair” when someone has hurt the hell out of you (meaning, has really hurt you) is not easy. But that’s a test we all will go through soon, according to Sufi Sheikhs. Whether one is Sufi or not, we … Continue reading
Damascene dizziness and Sufi ‘Aaaaahs’
Prophet Ibrahim is described as an ‘Aaah-er’ in Quraan. God calls him “Awwah” – he sighs a lot. Sighing is the function of Heart. When heart is longing for The One, one sighs and sighs, and when one’s heart is … Continue reading
Loving Damascus through Ibn Arabi’s eyes
My heart has become capable of all forms: A pasture for gazelles, a monastery for monks, A temple for idols, the Kabah of the pilgrims, The tablets of Torah, the Book of Quran. I profess the religion of Love. Whatever … Continue reading
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