Sufi Heart with Omid Safi Ep. 12 – The Conference of the Birds
Jun 17, 2019
Explore the enchanting tale of 'The Conference of the Birds' by Sufi poet Attar, and its connections to spiritual seekers. Discover how Attar inspires Rumi and invokes divine praise that binds reality. Delve into the profound idea of silence and the concept of spiritual poverty as paths to enlightenment. Hear about the mythical phoenix as a symbol of divine renewal, and the innovative inversion of gender roles. Finally, appreciate Attar's inclusive vision for unity among diverse faiths, echoing timeless wisdom.
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Embrace Spiritual Poverty
- Stop trying to prove you're somebody and cultivate spiritual poverty instead.
- Embrace humility and dependence as the single thing you can bring to God.
Path That Keeps Unfolding
- The more you travel the path the more the path unfolds before you.
- The path has no end because the Beloved has no end.
Guides As Embodiments Of Light
- Prophetic and saintly figures embody divine light and guide seekers inward.
- Creation is described as made for the light of Muhammad, which manifests through many prophets.
