- Prayers should be inspired neither by fear of hell nor by love of heaven. The love of Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) should be the only inspiring motive.
- When one prays, he should think of His mercy alone. He should neither rely on his deeds nor brood over his sins.
- There are innumerable ways leading to Him, but bringing happiness to the hearts is the surest way to Marifah (gnosis).
- One who serves becomes the master.
- Every visitor should be served something; if there is nothing to offer, a cup of water may be offered.
- One who does not love children cannot treat the grown-ups well.
- A man is in his worst state when he considers himself good and pious.
- Self-criticism and quarrel with one’s own self is better than seventy years of prayer.
- One should pitch his ambitions high and should not involve himself in material allurements. He should rise above sex and appetites.
- Bread earned through permitted means provides greater spiritual enlightenment than livelihood obtained through doubtful means.
- Devotion to Allah (سبحانه وتعالى) is of two kinds, Lazmi (intransitive) and Muta’addi (transitive). In Lazmi devotion the benefit which accrues is confined to the devotee alone. This type of devotion includes Salah, Sawm, Hajj, Dhikr, Tasbih etc. The Muta’addi devotion, on the contrary, brings advantage and comfort to others; it is performed by spending money on others, showing affection to people and by other means through which a man strives to help his fellow human beings. The reward of Muta’addi devotion is endless and limitless.
- One should hide, rather than disclose the evil deeds of others.
- Every wealth has its Zakat. Zakat of knowledge and learning is to act upon it.
- Food should not be taken alone.
- A spiritual mentor should not instruct his disciple openly but should use hints and suggestions to bring about change in his thought and behavior.
- Every work spiritual or otherwise, appears difficult in the beginning but perseverance makes it easy.
- Food should be distributed to all and sundry, without any discrimination.
- Suppression of anger is not the right course, as it directs the evil to other channels of thought and action. Rather, forgive the person who has committed a wrong and thus eliminate your anger.
- Honest dealings alone lead to lasting fame.
- (Righteous) Intention and motive alone count.
- Lordship and slavery are not known to mystic life. A slave may succeed his master to the spiritual seat.
- Dishonest dealings lead to destruction of cities.
- One who repents sincerely after committing a sin and one who committed no sin hold equal position in mystic discipline.
- Real pleasure lies not in accumulation but in the distribution of wealth.
- Spiritual control and sobriety (Sahu) is superior to spiritual intoxication (Sukr).
- The purpose of prayer is to get rid of self-conceit. One who is ego centric and selfish cannot achieve anything spiritually.
- He who causes pain to the hearts cannot attain spiritual excellence.
- There should be no expression of anger when points of difference are discussed.
- Though Allah’s bounty is always there, whatever one can achieve is through the dint of his effort. Under no circumstances one can earn anything without struggle.
- Whatever one does not like for himself, he should not under any circumstances, suggest for others.
- Women are equally endowed with spiritual power and talent. They are equal to men in spiritual discipline.
- One should scrupulously abstain from the display of this spiritual achievements.
- One should pray for the salvation of all. There should be no discrimination in it.
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