Kisah Sufi

“If you are a true Lover of God,” said Hasan, “you must be strong when the Beloved afflicts you.” “Say it better!” said Rabia. “You must be thankful when the Beloved afflicts you.” “Say it even better!” “You must rejoice when the Beloved afflicts you.” “No!” said Rabia. “Love goes beyond even that: you must not even feel the pain of the affliction as you contemplate the Beloved. Remember the ladies of Egypt who felt no pain when they cut themselves with knives as they contemplated Joseph’s beauty. How much more true then must this be as we contemplate God!”