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Related: About this forumMy Journey From 'Moderate' Muslim to Seeker of Love (a Sufi)
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.Islam came alive. It wasnt a rigid, dogmatic system of rituals, dress codes and obligations, but a direct experience of Divine Compassion and Mercy. It wasnt 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 Ive discovered is that Im someone, like anyone, who has idiosyncrasies and mental knots, obstacles and conditioned behaviors that I need to decode with care and compassion.
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 Ive discovered is that Im 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.
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My Journey From 'Moderate' Muslim to Seeker of Love (a Sufi) (Original Post)
guillaumeb
Nov 2018
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msongs
(70,170 posts)1. our religion is right, everyone else is wrong nt
guillaumeb
(42,649 posts)2. My country, right or wrong. eom
MineralMan
(147,572 posts)3. Slogans have minimal to no value.
If all one has is slogans, one is poor indeed.
guillaumeb
(42,649 posts)4. My reference was meant as a commentary, and a response. eom
MineralMan
(147,572 posts)5. I didn't inquire about what you meant.
Nor does that interest me.
Pendrench
(1,389 posts)6. Hi guillaumeb - Very interesting read - thank you for posting!
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.
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!
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
Major Nikon
(36,900 posts)8. I believe I'll have another beer
Pendrench
(1,389 posts)10. Hi Major Nixon - thank you for replying.
And I hope that you enjoy your beer and your weekend
Wishing you well and peace!
Tim
Major Nikon
(36,900 posts)11. Cheers!
Pendrench
(1,389 posts)12. To you as well!