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 BASRIYou know of the how, but I know of the how-less.
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 BASRII seek forgiveness from Allah for the lack of my sincerity when I say I seek the forgiveness of Allah
RABIA BASRII love Allah: I have no time left in which to hate the devil.
RABIA BASRIIf I repent now will God forgive me? No, but if God forgives you, you will repent.
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 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 BASRIHow long will you keep pounding on an open door Begging for someone to open it?
RABIA BASRII will not serve Allah like a laborer, in expectation of my wages.
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 BASRISince no one really knows anything about God, those who think they do are just troublemakers.
RABIA BASRITrue devotion is for itself: not to desire heaven nor to fear hell.
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 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 BASRI