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“Son, in the cold countries of the world, during certain seasons, the leaves fall from the beautiful tress and leave them standing there stiff and bare, as if they were dead. Then in the spring, the leaves, flowers, and fruits appear again. People do not go near the trees when they are bare, but when the leaves, flowers, and fruits emerge, they return once again to enjoy the trees. “It is the same way with man, too. In the years of his prosperity, when he has worldly titles, money, and beauty, he is like a tree in full bloom. The world praises him, and he enjoys it. Later, just as the leaves fall from a tree, poverty and old age come to him, and no one will accept him. “People and birds come in flocks when there is fruit; otherwise, they stay away. Observe the trees and learn. When you see that joy and sorrow come and go like sprouts, fruit, and falling leaves in the changing seasons, throw them both away from you. Die before death. Receive the grace of Allah which gives undiminishing and undying fruit, endless wealth, a source of water which will never become dry, an indestructible house, a light that never goes out, and life without death. If you trust Him, if you say, “La ilaha illallahu: There is nothing other than You; only You are Allah,” with faith, certitude, and determination, and if you conduct your life accordingly, you will receive His grace.” “M.R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen- a Sufi mystic, can best be remembered for his efforts to bring unity through understanding to the faithful of all religions.” Copyright: The Golden Words of a Sufi Sheikh, p. 384. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship Family Newsletter July – August 1999
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