There is a succession of experiences which together constitute the educational and developmental ripening of the learner, according to the Sufis. People who think that each gain is the goal itself will freeze at any such stage, and cannot learn through successive and superseding lessons.

~ Idries Shah

Idries Shah Evolution Mind Naqshband Sufis Sufism

You may have forgotten the Way: But those who came beforeDid not forget you.Saying of Master Bahaudin Naqshband of Bokhara

~ Idries Shah

Idries Shah Bahaudin Evolution Naqshband Naqshbandi Sufis Sufism

Counsels of BahaudinYou want to be filled. But something which is full has first to be emptied. Empty yourself so that you will fill properly, by observing these counsels, which you can do as duties to yourself:FirstNever follow any impulse to teach, however strong it might be. The command to teach is not felt as an impulsion.

~ Idries Shah

Idries Shah Naqshband Naqshbandi Sufis Sufism