Shaykh Al-Arabi ad Darqawi: You will perhaps find a benefit in distress
Photo: Men praying in Algeria, 1800s.
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“You will perhaps find a benefit in distress which you have not been able to find in fasting nor in prayer; therefore when it descends upon you, defend yourself no longer and do not be concerned with searching for some remedy, lest you drive away the good which comes toward you freely, and give up your will entirely to your Lord; then you will see marvels.” Our Master used to say when someone was overcome with dismay: “Relax your mind and learn to swim.”
(Shaykh Al-'Arabi ad-Darqawi)
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Source and Recommended Reading:
'Letters of a Sufi Master
By Shaykh Al-'Arabi ad-Darqawi (Author), Titus Burckhardt (Translator), Martin Lings (Preface)
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Description:
This book contains spiritual techniques taken from letters of Shaykh ad-Darqawi. Almost all these letters are concerned with the method and the operative aspects of the Way and are considered among the most direct instructions given on Sufic method to be found in all Sufi literature.
'Letters of a Sufi Master
By Shaykh Al-'Arabi ad-Darqawi (Author), Titus Burckhardt (Translator), Martin Lings (Preface)
Purchase Book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Description:
This book contains spiritual techniques taken from letters of Shaykh ad-Darqawi. Almost all these letters are concerned with the method and the operative aspects of the Way and are considered among the most direct instructions given on Sufic method to be found in all Sufi literature.
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