In the Mystic Footsteps of Saints Book

Excerpt:
?Does anyone think that the ocean is only what appears on its surface? By observing its hue and motion the keen eye may perceive indications of that ocean's unfathomable depth. The Lord's mercy and compassion are an ocean with no shore, providing endlessly varied vistas for those who sail its surface; but the greatest wonderment and fulfillment is reserved for those "creatures of the sea" for whom that mercy has become their own medium.
The Lord beckons us through a divine love and attraction that has been implanted in our hearts, a love that may be understood and felt consciously as divine by some, and only indirectly as love for His creatures or creation by others. In either case the pull of our heartstrings draws us to those Mercy Oceans, just as our physical bodies feel drawn to a warm and gentle sea.?

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These titles, part of the "Sufi Wisdom" series, form part of the works of Shaykh Nazim Adil Al-Haqqani, considered one of the foremost Sufi masters now living. Sufism is sometimes described as the mystical aspect of Islam and sometimes as the heart of all religious feeling. Certainly, it is notable among world spiritual traditions for its tolerance, openness, and inwardness (the "whirling dervishes" of Konya are a Sufi order). These answers to questions on the spiritual life are extremely difficult to summarize, but the volumes should make a valuable addition to the West's understanding of Islam, especially in a historical moment when many may feel tempted to demonize Islam. For most collections.