Qadar-Shinaas Sukhan De: Saif-ul-Malook by Mian Muhammad Baksh
Marr Marr Ik Banaawan Sheeksha, Maar Wattaa Ik BHan Day Dunya Utay Thoray Rehday Qadar Shanaas Sukhan Day Craftsman work hard to make glass, but others stroke glass with stone and break in one go...
View ArticleSufi Story by Attar of Nishapur: Sultan and the Fisher boy
Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi once was separated from his troops and alone galloped his horse to make his way back to his castle. During his ride, he spotted a small boy at the bank of a river trying to catch...
View ArticleMystic Poem by Zeb-un-Nissa, daughter of Aurangzeb
My eager heart a pang of rapture stings When the long-wandering wind unto me brings The perfume of thy presence on its wings And so I wait in this my sorrow’s night Until thou givest to my weary sight...
View ArticleThe Story of Sultan Mahmud and the Woodcutter
Once Sultan Mahmud was riding alone as he met an old woodcutter walking his donkey loaded with prickly shrubs for fuel. His donkey slipped, and woodcutter fell on the thorns causing scratches to his...
View ArticleStory of Old Priest and his Beard
An ascetic asked an old priest, “Respected Sir, who is the older one, You or your beard?” He replied, ‘I was born before it! I have seen much of the world without my beard.” The gnostic said, “Your...
View ArticleThe Tauhid of Islam: Quote by Dr. Muhammad Iqbal
Nietzsche thinks that belief in God makes man feeble. The wisdom of Islam consists in exploiting the idea of God in the interest of Man, and transforming him into a source of power for the Tauhid...
View ArticleAllama Iqbal handwritten quote on Halley’s Comet
Halley’s Comet is a short-period comet that becomes visible from Earth every 75-76 years. Since it is one of the rare astronomical phenomena that is visible to naked eye of masses without any astronomy...
View ArticleThe Story of Vulture and Kite: By Shaykh Saadi
A vulture said to a kite, “No bird can see so far as I do!” “You may be right,” responded the kite, “but can you see across the desert?” Gazing down, the vulture said, “Yes!, I see a grain of wheat in...
View Article“I have no need for Wine”– Poem by Zeb-un-Nissa Makhfi
I have no need for wine To me the languorous and magic scent Breathed by the flowers within the garden , lent Intoxication that is more divine Forgive me then , I pray , That I no Wine in the assembly...
View ArticleWelcome to 2022, with prayers for Allah’s mercy and blessings
TheSufi.com team wishes all its readers a blessed and safe 2022. 2021 was another year of trials and challenges for many across the world, from the spread of coronavirus to climate change, and...
View Article3 types of Knowledge: By Shaykh Nazim Adil Al Haqqani
Can You Tell a Diamond From a Piece of Glass? “Speak in accordance with peoples’ understanding.” That is the advice of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, to everyone in the world who is trying to...
View ArticleImpatient were my hands, and in their haste: Poem by Zeb-un-Nissa Makhfi
Impatient were my hands , and in their haste Never could they untie the knot of fate , So vain it is to wail my life laid waste, My hours unfortunate . And strange it is that even in my heart The sweet...
View Article“The Rhythm of 2022”: Sufi Poem by Aadil Farook
Will human nature ever change? From devils to angels is its range Can religion alone transform us? Without spirituality in the nucleus Does mere belief bring moral elevation? If not accompanied by a...
View ArticleAllama Iqbal’s quote on Miraj: From his diary Stray Reflections
“The idea of Miraj in Islam is face to face vision of Reality without the slightest displacement of your own ego. It is impossible to forget the words of the Muslim poet who said of the Prophet this...
View ArticleWhat knowledge Sufi shall provide to people: Sufi quote
There are three ways of presenting knowledge to people The first way is to present everything to them. The second is share what they want to hear from you. And the third is to give them specific...
View ArticleIzraael Farishta Aya, Le Ke Hukam Janabi
پڑھیا شاہ عشق دا، کلمہ دتی جان شتابی Izraael Farishta Aya, Le Ke Hukam Janabi Parhya Shah Ishq Da Kalma, Ditti Jaan Shatabi Izrael, the archangel of death brought the divine order Shah recited the...
View ArticleShaukat Ali Grave in Johar Town Lahore
Shaukat Ali’s Punjabi signing can best be described by one word: energy. His loud voice, larger than life persona, and Punjabi roots blended well in his singing style to some memorable tracks. While in...
View ArticleSo tyrannous are your eyes: Mystical poem by Zeb-un-Nissa Makhfi
So tyrannous are your eyes Even the morning breeze is hot with wrath No soft burden in its breath it has It only faints and dies Like [Hazrat] Khizr, strong and fair Whose soul is steeped in the...
View ArticleThe Saint who hid his wisdom from people
“I see someone of intelligence to help me some advice”, a certain person asked his friend. “In our city, there is none with intelligence, except a person who pretends to be mad”, replied his friend....
View ArticleSukhaan Aishaan Mojaan Andar: Kalam Mian Muhammad Bakhsh
سنگی سو جو تنگی تک کے ، بنے پنجہال دُکھاندا Sukhaan Aishaan Maujaan Andar, Har Koi Yaar Kahanda Sangi So Jo Tangi Takk Ke, Banay Pajahaal Dukhanada English translation Everyone pretends to be your...
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