Sufi Quotes of Wasif Ali Wasif
An anguish that awakens is far, far better than an amusement that leads to ignorance.
An anguish that awakens is far, far better than an amusement that leads to ignorance.
If you are looking for evil, look within yourself; if you are looking for good, look for it in others.
If you are looking for evil, look within yourself; if you are looking for good, look for it in others.
People leave a friend, but never an argument.
People leave a friend, but never an argument.
He who does not obey Allah does not believe in Allah.
He who does not obey Allah does not believe in Allah.
The finest literature is one that has few words and more meaning.
The finest literature is one that has few words and more meaning.
The world is archaic but its inventiveness never ceases.
The world is archaic but its inventiveness never ceases.
Meeting good people is the key to a good future.
Meeting good people is the key to a good future.
We only utter 'Allah-Allah', without ever understanding that Allah is not merely a word or a sound, it is the Holy Spirit, sacred and transcendent, with which our heart shares its essence. If the heart becomes one with Allah, then all of creation would unify in one religion, inevitably.
We only utter 'Allah-Allah', without ever understanding that Allah is not merely a word or a sound, it is the Holy Spirit, sacred and transcendent, with which our heart shares its essence. If the heart becomes one with Allah, then all of creation would unify in one religion, inevitably.
Stretch so far that you don't mind giving space. Attain so much that you don't regret renouncing.
Stretch so far that you don't mind giving space. Attain so much that you don't regret renouncing.
For all that He bestows, keep uttering Alhamdulillah. For all that you err, keep uttering Astaghfir-Ullah.
For all that He bestows, keep uttering Alhamdulillah. For all that you err, keep uttering Astaghfir-Ullah.
Cleanse your heart of hatred, you'll attain peace.
Cleanse your heart of hatred, you'll attain peace.
After us, the world will remain the same as it was before we came.
After us, the world will remain the same as it was before we came.
A man can't love deeds, creeds, or sects. A man can only love another Human.
A man can't love deeds, creeds, or sects. A man can only love another Human.
One who breaks another man's heart cannot seek Allah.
One who breaks another man's heart cannot seek Allah.
The faults of others cannot become your qualities.
The faults of others cannot become your qualities.
We want our life to be like that of the Pharaohs and afterlife like that of Moses.
We want our life to be like that of the Pharaohs and afterlife like that of Moses.
When the child is sick, a mother instinctively picks up on how to pray.
When the child is sick, a mother instinctively picks up on how to pray.
What is a sin when confronted by one forgiving? What is vice to a virtuous one?
What is a sin when confronted by one forgiving? What is vice to a virtuous one?
We can be a great nation if we start forgiving and seeking forgiveness.
We can be a great nation if we start forgiving and seeking forgiveness.
Giving precedence to the sermons of another over the sermons of the Holy Prophet is equal to Shirk (polytheism).
Giving precedence to the sermons of another over the sermons of the Holy Prophet is equal to Shirk (polytheism).
Never consider anyone's favor your right.
Never consider anyone's favor your right.
Your real companion and your true identity is the self within, that inner-self is the pivot of devotion and rebellion, this world and the afterworld, reward and recompense, affection and enmity; all your contradictions. If the one within is well guarded, you, up at front, will be safe.
Your real companion and your true identity is the self within, that inner-self is the pivot of devotion and rebellion, this world and the afterworld, reward and recompense, affection and enmity; all your contradictions. If the one within is well guarded, you, up at front, will be safe.
The person whose wife and children side with him, his world is perfect. The person whose parents are pleased with him, his belief is perfect.
The person whose wife and children side with him, his world is perfect. The person whose parents are pleased with him, his belief is perfect.
The sound coming from afar also acts as light in the darkness.
The sound coming from afar also acts as light in the darkness.
Ascension is the state that gives way to descent.
Ascension is the state that gives way to descent.
It is unfair to use something against its very essence.
It is unfair to use something against its very essence.
Love the person you don't like, his character will change.
Love the person you don't like, his character will change.
It is better to attain the one praying, than praying itself.
It is better to attain the one praying, than praying itself.
It is the eagerness of the listener that drives the will to speak in a speaker.
It is the eagerness of the listener that drives the will to speak in a speaker.
If an unrighteous man utters even the word of God, the most Truthful of all, it will produce no effect. Only a righteous person can speak of the Truth. Further, Truth is but the utterance of a truthful man. Over and above, the more righteous a person is the greater the gravity of Truth.
If an unrighteous man utters even the word of God, the most Truthful of all, it will produce no effect. Only a righteous person can speak of the Truth. Further, Truth is but the utterance of a truthful man. Over and above, the more righteous a person is the greater the gravity of Truth.
That man is fortunate who is pleased with his fortune.
That man is fortunate who is pleased with his fortune.
There is no moon in the moonlight and there is no moonlight on the moon.
There is no moon in the moonlight and there is no moonlight on the moon.
When repentance is accepted, the memory of sin is also forgotten.
When repentance is accepted, the memory of sin is also forgotten.
He who has accepted his life as it is, has affirmed God.
He who has accepted his life as it is, has affirmed God.
Negation is nothing but an estranged state of affirmation itself. To bring one's denial to acceptance is the task of a learned man. Similarly, bringing non-belief to Islam should be the desire of a believer.
Negation is nothing but an estranged state of affirmation itself. To bring one's denial to acceptance is the task of a learned man. Similarly, bringing non-belief to Islam should be the desire of a believer.
A person who is reforming himself so that the world may praise and honor him, will far be from becoming a better version of himself. Such a person is known as Riya-Kaar, or a hypocrite, who wants to impress upon those around him, his reformed self.
A person who is reforming himself so that the world may praise and honor him, will far be from becoming a better version of himself. Such a person is known as Riya-Kaar, or a hypocrite, who wants to impress upon those around him, his reformed self.
The craving for praise in a person is an indication of depravity. Praise, whether self-acclaimed or done by others, is punishment.
The craving for praise in a person is an indication of depravity. Praise, whether self-acclaimed or done by others, is punishment.
Don't spread your name more than you can do, otherwise you will end up disturbed.
Don't spread your name more than you can do, otherwise you will end up disturbed.
Heaven becomes valuable when it has been taken away.
Heaven becomes valuable when it has been taken away.
Believe in the word of the Guru as an innocent child believes in the word of his parents. In this age of uncertainty, attaining faith is no less than a miracle.
Believe in the word of the Guru as an innocent child believes in the word of his parents. In this age of uncertainty, attaining faith is no less than a miracle.
Be in the company of Holy men, you'll attain peace.
Be in the company of Holy men, you'll attain peace.
The day when you cease to be, will be the day of your resurrection.
The day when you cease to be, will be the day of your resurrection.
No path can be easy without one's will to go.
No path can be easy without one's will to go.
When the inheritance of the Prophet is not hereditary, then how can the inheritance of the saints be hereditary? The concept of asceticism is worth considering.
When the inheritance of the Prophet is not hereditary, then how can the inheritance of the saints be hereditary? The concept of asceticism is worth considering.
The Sun is far away, but sunlight is close.
The Sun is far away, but sunlight is close.
Guru's word is Inspiration, Guru's bond is Knowledge, Guru's happiness is prosperity. Guru's ire... should be avoided.
Guru's word is Inspiration, Guru's bond is Knowledge, Guru's happiness is prosperity. Guru's ire... should be avoided.
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