Tag: sufiwisdom

  • Who does your happiness depend on?

    Who does your happiness depend on?

    “In the last 24 hours, did you have an expectation of someone — a family member, colleague, employer, or client? Or perhaps you expected a situation to unfold in a certain way?” For most of us, the answer is yes. Yet, when we listen to the teachings of the spiritual masters, we hear again and…

  • Desires, needs and fulfillment: Wisdom of Sufi Masters

    Desires, needs and fulfillment: Wisdom of Sufi Masters

    Shafeeq al-Balkhi and Ibrahim ibn Adham were two prominent figures in early Sufism, both celebrated for their ascetic lifestyles and profound spiritual teachings. Their relationship was one of deep mutual respect and spiritual camaraderie, grounded in their shared dedication to renouncing worldly pleasures in pursuit of divine intimacy. Ibrahim ibn Adham was a prince of…