Shaykh Yusuf Nabhani: I am the slave of the Master of Prophets

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Photo: Two Girls in Tribal Costume Entwined from late 19th-early 20th century; Qajar Iran.
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I am slave to his slave, and to his slave’s slave, And so forth endlessly!
I do not cease to approach the door Of his good pleasure among the novices.
I proclaim to all the science of his high attributes, And sing this science among the poets.
Perhaps he will tell me: “You are the Salmân Of my allegiance, the H.assân of my excellent homage!”
Yes, I would sacrifice my soul for the dust of his sanctuary! His favor should be that he accept my sacrifice.
He has triumphed who ascribes himself to him – Not that he needs such following,
For he is not in need of creation at all, While they all need him without exception.
He belongs to Allâh alone, Whose pure servant he is, As his attributes and names have made manifest;
And every single favor in creation comes from Allâh To him, and from him to everything else.
(Shaykh Yusuf Nabhani; Source)
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By Andrew Harvey (Author), Eryk Hanut (Author)
Purchase Book:
Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Description:
Renowned for his inspiring interpretations of world spiritual traditions, celebrated modern mystic Andrew Harvey teams with photographer Eryk Hanut to create a stunning book of readings drawn from Sufi mysticism. Teaching stories, prophetic sayings, folk tales and jests, Hanut's evocative photographs, and Harvey's breathtaking translations of the ecstatic poetry of Rumi, Kabir, and others make this little book an inspirational and artistic treasure.
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