“ Intellect & love are made of different materials, “
Intellect ties people in knots & risk nothing but love dissolves all tangles & risk everything.
Intellect is always cautious & advises, ‘Beware too much ecstasy,’ where as love says, “ Oh, never mind! Take the plunge!’
Intellect does not easily break down, whereas love can effortlessly reduce itself to rubbles.
But treasures are hidden among ruins. A broken heart hides treasures. “
Shams of Tabriz

You can study Allah through everything & everyone in the universe, But if you are still in need of knowing where exactly His abode is, there is only one place to look for Him; in the heart of a true lover.
Shams of Tabriz

“The path to the truth is a labor of the heart, not of the head. Make your heart your primary guide! Not your mind. Meet, challenge, & ultimately prevail over your nafs with your heart. Knowing your self will lead you to the knowledge of Allah”
Shams of Tabriz

“ How we see Allah is a direct reflection of how we see ourselves. If Allah brings to mind mostly fear & blame, it means there is too much fear & blame welled inside us. If we see Allah as full of love & compassion, so are we. “