A key quote attributed to the Prophet Muhammad emphasizing harmony is: “None of you truly believes until he wishes for his brother what he wishes for himself.” This quote highlights the importance of empathy and wishing well for others, which are foundational to creating a harmonious environment. Another related quote emphasizes the importance of kindness: “Be kind, for whenever kindness becomes part of something, it beautifies it.”
May this year, and every year greet you in good health. May Allah (swt) shower blessings on you and your families, Insha’Allah!
Over the course of his eighty-eight years of life, the great Sufi mystic and teacher Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan wove the timeless essence of Sufism into the unfolding expressions of contemporary culture and consciousness. A senior statesman of the world spiritual community, Pir Vilayat stood out as one who saw spiritual awakening as not separate from intellectual learning and creativity, or from full engagement with the latest developments in philosophy, psychology, science, culture, and the arts. He spoke five languages, studied philosophy at Oxford, and was an accomplished cellist.
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