Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
Fri Nov 30, 2018, 01:38 PM Nov 2018

My Journey From 'Moderate' Muslim to Seeker of Love (a Sufi)

From the article:

……….Islam came alive. It wasn’t a rigid, dogmatic system of rituals, dress codes and obligations, but a direct experience of Divine Compassion and Mercy. It wasn’t a religion of fear, but a tender, beautiful path toward Unconditional Love. Rather than a label or identity, it was a state of being in surrender to the natural flow of the Divine Reality, or Allah.....

Essentially the sufi way is about knowing myself and my wounds more deeply, something our beloved Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, counselled is essential on the path to truly knowing the Divine that is closer to us than our jugular veins. What I’ve discovered is that I’m someone, like anyone, who has idiosyncrasies and mental knots, obstacles and conditioned behaviors that I need to decode with care and compassion.


To read more:

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/livingtradition/2018/03/my-journey-from-moderate-muslim-to-seeker-of-love/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Muslim&utm_content=49

On a personal note, and speaking as a Christian, my readings of the Sufi poet Rumi have given me fresh insight into my own experiences and faith.
12 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
My Journey From 'Moderate' Muslim to Seeker of Love (a Sufi) (Original Post) guillaumeb Nov 2018 OP
our religion is right, everyone else is wrong nt msongs Nov 2018 #1
My country, right or wrong. eom guillaumeb Nov 2018 #2
Slogans have minimal to no value. MineralMan Nov 2018 #3
My reference was meant as a commentary, and a response. eom guillaumeb Nov 2018 #4
I didn't inquire about what you meant. MineralMan Nov 2018 #5
Hi guillaumeb - Very interesting read - thank you for posting! Pendrench Nov 2018 #6
Glad to Tim. guillaumeb Nov 2018 #7
You're very welcome - and well said! Pendrench Nov 2018 #9
I believe I'll have another beer Major Nikon Nov 2018 #8
Hi Major Nixon - thank you for replying. Pendrench Nov 2018 #10
Cheers! Major Nikon Nov 2018 #11
To you as well! Pendrench Dec 2018 #12

Pendrench

(1,389 posts)
6. Hi guillaumeb - Very interesting read - thank you for posting!
Fri Nov 30, 2018, 02:26 PM
Nov 2018

I always appreciate the opportunity to learn more about others and what they believe or do not believe.

Wishing you well and peace

Tim

guillaumeb

(42,649 posts)
7. Glad to Tim.
Fri Nov 30, 2018, 07:18 PM
Nov 2018

And as I wrote, my own faith has been deepened by my exposure to Rumi. My view is that we all see reflections of the Creator, and we can all learn from others.
Peace to you as well.
Guill

Pendrench

(1,389 posts)
9. You're very welcome - and well said!
Fri Nov 30, 2018, 10:32 PM
Nov 2018

I also believe that the best way to learn to to be exposed to how others think and they see the world.

Thank you again!

Tim

Pendrench

(1,389 posts)
10. Hi Major Nixon - thank you for replying.
Fri Nov 30, 2018, 10:33 PM
Nov 2018

And I hope that you enjoy your beer and your weekend

Wishing you well and peace!

Tim

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Religion»My Journey From 'Moderate...