The Intimate Discourses of Ibn Ata’illah 7 – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… Intimate Discourse 7 My God, how can You leave me to myself, for You are responsible
The Intimate Discourses of Ibn Ata’illah 6 – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… In the last few days we have moved from the blessed month of Rajab to the
The Intimate Discourses of Ibn Ata’illah 5 – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… Intimate Discourse 5 ‘My God, You have attributed to Yourself gentleness and kindness toward me before
Love Can Be Found Within – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… Rajab is, it seems, a month of re- orientation, a time to re-examine our intentions and
The Intimate Discourses of Ibn Ata’illah 4 – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… Intimate Discourse 4 ‘My God, from me comes what is in keeping with my miserliness, and
Among the Indications of Certainty – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… In Attar’s Tazkerat al-Owliya, beloved Dhu al-Nun al-Misri makes the following profound remark: ‘Three things are
A Watchman Stands Guard – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… The powerful words on an unknown poet. As if a watchman stands guard over my [innermost]
Till Certainty Comes Unto Thee – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… At the very end of Surah al-Hijr, the 15th chapter of the Quran, we read the
The Intimate Discourses of Ibn Ata’illah 3 – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… Intimate Discourse 3 My God, the diversity of Your planning and the speed of Your predestined
What Excuses Have you to Offer, My Heart? – Abdur Rahman’s Corner
Peace, one and all… What excuses have you to offer, my heart, for so many shortcomings? Such constancy on the
