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Sufi Lives: Adhem (Sufi and the Shriner)

Posted on March 29, 2020 by sufiways

by Ali Hammad There was once a man within whom resided dreams, such that it was hard to tell where dreams ended and real life began, or vice versa. Life, it seemed, was a set of questions, and dreams were … Continue reading →

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The Mullah and Trump: Losers and Winners

Posted on October 31, 2018 by sufiways

  by Modaser Shah Susan Sarandon, the well known Hollywood star, is reported to have said that (the American) people were more awake because of Trump. This reminded me of a story about Mullah Nasruddin, the wise-fool of Sufi lore. … Continue reading →

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The Razor’s Edge

Posted on October 19, 2013 by sufiways

by Modaser Shah Somerset Maugham’s well-known novel, The Razor’s Edge, is based on a Vedic dictum that goes something like this: “Verily, the path is like a razor’s edge.” Enlightenment lies at the very edge of the (internal) abyss. In … Continue reading →

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A Supple Mind

Posted on September 29, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi Once there was a disciple of a Greek philosopher who was commanded by his master for three years to give money to everyone who insulted him. After three years, the disciple was asked to go to Athens … Continue reading →

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A Heart Gathering the Scattered Thoughts of a Brain

Posted on September 21, 2013 by sufiways

by Modaser Shah The Sage of Hannibal, Mark Twain, said: “My life has been full of misfortunes, most of which never happened.” Here Mark Twain shows us how hard it is to surrender; the mind is very creative in inventing … Continue reading →

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Hagar’s Skirt

Posted on September 18, 2013 by sufiways

A REFLECTION BY DR ALI SHARIATI (1933-1977) When you are at the threshold of Masjid al Haraam in Mecca, the Kaabah is before you. An enormous courtyard and in the center, a hollow cube. Here, there is nothing. Nothing to … Continue reading →

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Pain, Sin, and Fear

Posted on September 10, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi We often wonder about certain propositions concerning the nature of humans and the world. For example, one psychological implication may be the central fact of pain as a dominating element in our lives. Human beings, regarded as … Continue reading →

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Sufi Snaps: Sea (A photo)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by sufiways

by Ali Hammad   Photo by Ali Hammad Written in response to WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge:Sea

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Of Dirt

Posted on September 4, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi ماٹی قدم کریندی یار ماٹی جوڑا، ماٹی گھوڑا ماٹی دا اسوار ماٹی ماٹی نوں دوڑائے ماٹی دا کھڑکار ماٹی قدم کریندی یار ماٹی ماٹی نوں مارن لگی ماٹی دا ہتھیار جس ماٹی پر بوہتی ماٹی تس ماٹی … Continue reading →

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Bringing About Change: The Dalai Lama Approach

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sufiways

by Navid Zaidi In his book The Art of Happiness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama shows us how to defeat day to day anxiety, insecurity, anger and discouragement, difficulties common to all human beings. According to the Dalai Lama it … Continue reading →

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