O 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 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 BASRIThe real work is in the Heart: Wake up your Heart! Because when the heart is completely awake, Then it needs no Friend.
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
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 BASRIIf I repent now will God forgive me? No, but if God forgives you, you will repent.
RABIA BASRIGreat doubt will eventually lead to great awakening.
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 BASRIHow many gifts and graces You have given me! How many favors You have fed me from your hand! I look for your love in all directions, then suddenly its blessing burns in 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 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 BASRIHow long will you keep pounding on an open door Begging for someone to open it?
RABIA BASRII love Allah: I have no time left in which to hate the devil.
RABIA BASRIYou know of the how, but I know of the how-less.
RABIA BASRIMay Allah steal from you All that steals you from 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 BASRITrue devotion is for itself: not to desire heaven nor to fear hell.
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