The Teacher
One of our teachers has always emphasized the importance of
knowing the meaning of 'Shaykh'. May Allah allow us to be in the company of Shaykhs and allow us to benefit from them. Amin!
Here are some selected wisdoms from Shaykh Abdal Hakim Murad's "Contentions":
A full reading of the Contentions may be found here:
http://masud.co.uk/ISLAM/ahm/
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The Teacher brings you near to the Divine rigour and gentleness.
Contentions 16 - Number 11
Finding the Teacher will not makes things easier, but it will make them clearer. - Contentions 16 - Number 15
The Teacher asks for nothing, and offers infinity; therefore give everything that you have. - Contentions 16 - Number 49
The scientist discloses matter, the jurist discloses ethics. But their shared beauty can only be disclosed by the Teacher. - Contentions 13 - Number 41
The Teacher does not love the disciple because the disciple serves the Teacher. The Teacher loves the disciple because his service reveals understanding of the Way. - Contentions 13 - Number 50
When the Teacher moves beyond the curtain of death, the signs become fainter; they are instructing you to watch for them more carefully.
Contentions 13 - Number 51
If you disobey the Teacher, you have told him of your admiration for the tiny. - Contentions 13 - Number 60
Rejoice most highly when the Teacher’s command is hard.
Contentions 12 - Number 65
Approach the teacher as the comet approaches the sun.
Contentions 11 - Number 35
The teacher exists to teach you the importance of what you have transcended. - Contentions 11 - Number 47
To think of the Teacher is to be offered a karama, so be utterly attentive in watching for it. - Contentions 10 - Number 76
The Teacher knows that only the tedious is forbidden.
Contentions 15 - Number 42
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, and those special people to whom he passed down sacred knowledge,
