Nothing hurts a good soul and the kind heart more than to live among people whom can’t understand it.
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| — | Ali ibn Abi Talib (as) |
yesterday i was clever, so i wanted to change the world. today i am wise, so i am changing myself.
—rumi
Dance, when you’re broken open. Dance, if you’ve torn the bandage off. Dance in the middle of the fighting. Dance in your blood. Dance when you’re perfectly free.
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| — | Rumi (via babydoll1976) |
When the world pushes you to your knees,
you are in the perfect position to pray.
you are in the perfect position to pray.
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| — | Rumi (via fuckyeahrumi) |
Your earthly lover can be very charming and coquettish but never very faithful. The true lover is the one who on your final day opens a thousands doors.
~ Rumi
Wisdom at its finest,
Christian: Are you Imam al Hassan?
Hassan ibn Ali: Yes I am.
Christian: Are you the grandson of Muhammad?
Hassan ibn Ali: Yes.
Christian: Are you a scholar?
Hassan ibn Ali: I am not of the ignorant.
Christian: I need to ask you some questions; this will show you - and show me - whether you've inherited the knowledge of the Prophets
Hassan ibn Ali: Ask.
Christian: what is the difference (in terms of measurement) between the heavens and the earth?
Hassan ibn Ali: the difference between the heavens and the earth is the cry of an oppressed person in supplication to Allah
