Vancouver Canada April 2005 - Shaykh Hisham Kabbani speaks at an interfaith event about the reality of human beings, the meaning of real love, tolerance, acceptance and the human potential.
Some notes on Sufism.
Sufism, which is sometimes known as the Way of the Heart, is the spiritual path that exists in Islam. Sufism teaches humankind how to rise above our lower selves, by purifying our hearts from bad manners and characteristics.
Sufism recognizes and nurtures the spiritual nature of human beings.
Sufism as a path is an art, a science, a practice. It's mystical and practical. It's the path to knowing God by knowing ourselves.
Sufism is the path ot seeking the pleasure of God, learning to love and be at peace with one's self, to be in harmony with all Allah's creations and to be dressed with the beautiful attributes of Prophets and Saints.
Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jillani once said:
"Liberate yourself from the fetters of the Ego and surrender yourself before God.
Let the Lord be your shepherd, allow Him to attend to all your cares
And do not allow temptations to entice you.
Aspirations of this world are the cause of all concern.
Aspire to God and obtain freedom."
-Here is from Rumi, "The Life and Thought of Rumi"
Do not regard yourself as infamous or weak.
Reflect upon your aspirations, O noble one.
No matter what your station be,
keep searching.
For this pursuit is a blessed course.
This quest removes all impediments to God.
If you wish to travel far and fast, travel light. Take off all your envies, jealousies, unforgiveness, selfishness, and fears - Glenn Clark
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