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

[guillaumeb]

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.

[msongs]

1. our religion is right, everyone else is wrong nt

[guillaumeb]

2. My country, right or wrong. eom

[MineralMan]

3. Slogans have minimal to no value.

If all one has is slogans, one is poor indeed.

[guillaumeb]

4. My reference was meant as a commentary, and a response. eom

[MineralMan]

5. I didn't inquire about what you meant.

Nor does that interest me.

[Pendrench]

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]

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]

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]

8. I believe I'll have another beer

[Pendrench]

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]

11. Cheers!

[Pendrench]

12. To you as well!