He does not refuse sustenance to the one who speaks ill of Him. How then could He refuse sustenance to the one whose soul is over flowing with love for Him?
RABIA BASRIHe does not refuse sustenance to the one who speaks ill of Him. How then could He refuse sustenance to the one whose soul is over flowing with love for Him?
RABIA BASRIO Lord, Once I wanted You so much I didn’t even dare walk past Your house- And now I am not even worthy to be let in.
RABIA BASRII love Allah: I have no time left in which to hate the devil.
RABIA BASRITrue devotion is for itself: not to desire heaven nor to fear hell.
RABIA BASRIO God! if I worship Thee in fear of Hell, burn me in Hell; and if I worship Thee in hope of Paradise, exclude me from Paradise; but if I worship Thee for Thine own sake, withhold not thine everlasting beauty.
RABIA BASRIIf I repent now will God forgive me? No, but if God forgives you, you will repent.
RABIA BASRIYou know of the how, but I know of the how-less.
RABIA BASRIO my Lord, whatever share of this world You have bestowed on me, bestow it to my enemies, and whatever share of the next world You have for me, give it to my friends. You are enough for me.
RABIA BASRIO Beloved of Hearts, I beseech only You. Have pity this day on those who turn to You. My Hope, my Rest, my Delight, this heart can love none other but You.
RABIA BASRIGreat doubt will eventually lead to great awakening.
RABIA BASRII swear that ever since the first day You brought me back to life, The day You became my Friend, I have not slept – And even if You drive me from your door, I swear again that we will never be separated – Because You are alive in my heart
RABIA BASRIYour hope in my heart is the rarest treasure Your Name on my tongue is the sweetest word My choicest hours Are the hours I spend with You – O God, I can’t live in this world Without remembering You.
RABIA BASRII seek forgiveness from Allah for the lack of my sincerity when I say I seek the forgiveness of Allah
RABIA BASRIYour prayers are your light; Your devotion is your strength; Sleep is the enemy of both. Your life is the only opportunity that life can give you. If you ignore it, if you waste it, You will only turn to dust.
RABIA BASRISince no one really knows anything about God, those who think they do are just troublemakers.
RABIA BASRIO Allah, You know that the only thing I want in this life Is to be obedient to Your command. Even the living sight of my eyes Is service at your court
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