Quotes About Sufism

La espiritualidad: la esencia de la religión. Y también hay, una esencia de la espiritualidad: el Sufismo es la esencia de las esencias.

The purpose of Sufism is not to be what people imagine it should be –but to help in the attainment of the real destiny of man.

El propósito del Sufismo no es ser lo que la gente imagina que debería ser, sino ayudar en la consecución del verdadero destino del hombre.

Circunspección. El propósito original de cultivar la circunspección es que eventualmente uno no necesite tener circunspección. #Sufismo

The seed of Sufism was sown in the time of Adam, germed in the time of Noah, budded in the time of Abraham, began to develop in the time of Moses, reached maturity in the time of Jesus, produced pure wine in the time of Mohammad.

Sufi is the name for the Realised Human Being.

Sufism is the knowledge whereby man can realize himself and attain permanency.

El Sufismo es el conocimiento mediante el cual el hombre puede realizarse y lograr su permanencia.

The sufis believe that they can experience something more complete.

When the Sufi Abû Sa'îd ibn Abî-l-Khayr was asked what Sufism entailed he replied: "Whatever you have in your mind—forget it; whatever you have in your hand—give it; whatever is to be your fate—face it!

Sufis describe the heart as a mirror which the wayfarer polishes and polishes with aspiration and inner work, until no imperfection remains. Then the mirror of the heart can reflect the true light of the Beloved.

SUFISM is not different from the mysticism of all religions. Mysticism comes from Adam (God's Peace upon him). It has assumed different shapes and forms over many centuries, for example, the mysticism of Jesus (God's Peace upon him), of monks, of hermits, and of Muhammed (God's Peace and Blessings upon him). A river passes through many countries and each claims it for its own. But there is only one river.

I love Sufism as I love beautiful poetry, but it is not the answer. Sufism is like a mirage in the desert. It says to you, come and sit, relax and enjoy yourself for a while.