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King Ibrahim and the Old Sufi

An old Sufi came looking for Ibrahim in the wilderness. Ibrahim welcomed him and served him a splendid banquet. “How is this possible?” asked the old man, amazed. “God provides,” said Ibrahim, smiling

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Rabia’s House

Rabia lived as a slave, dwelling in the ruins. Her master, impressed by her devotions, decided to give her a house. “You cannot live in those ruins,” he said. “Come live in this house instead!” Rabia

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Rabia and the Governor of Basra

Rabia earned the admiration of many men, but she rejected their proposals of marriage. When the governor of Basra implored her to marry him, she said, “Only someone who exists can enter into marriage,

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Rabia’s Total Devotion

So great was Rabia’s devotion to God that she had no time for anything else, neither love nor hate. “Don’t you revile Satan?” someone asked. “I do,” she said. “But my love of the all-merciful God leav

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Rabia and the Blanket

A friend gave Rabia four coins so she could buy a blanket. “This winter is very cold,” she said to Rabia. “You need a blanket!” So Rabia took the money and went to the market where she found a vendor

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Rabia and the Purse of Gold

A wealthy man wished to give Rabia a gift, so he brought her a purse of gold coins. “God provides for everyone, even those who curse him,” Rabia said. “I don’t need your gold.” The rich man still stoo

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Rabia and the Donkey

Rabia decided to make the pilgrimage to Mecca. Then, in the middle of the desert, her donkey died. Her fellow pilgrims offered to let her ride with them, but she said, “Go on without me. I have come t

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Rabia Breaks her Fast

Rabia was ready to break a long fast with milk, but a cat spilled the milk. Rabia then reached for a water-jug, but her hands shook and she dropped the jug. “Is this my reward, O God?” she cried. “If

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Rabia and the Bread

Two famous scholars visited Rabia, and she offered them her last two rolls of bread. At that moment a beggar arrived. Rabia took the bread from the scholars and gave it to the beggar instead. The scho

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Rabia and the Preacher

There was a wise man of Basra who preached to the people. “The door will open to whoever knocks,” he proclaimed. “The door will open!” As he preached this message, Rabia happened to hear him, and she

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Rabia’s Needle

Rabia was searching for something in the street. “What did you lose?” the people asked. “My needle,” she said. They all looked for the needle. Nothing. “Where exactly do you think you dropped it?” the

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Rabia and Hasan

Hasan of Basra was a great mystic, but Rabia of Basra was greater. Here is a story about the two of them: Rabia was in her house, and Hasan came to see her. “Come outside!” Hasan called to Rabia, who

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Rabia Instructs Hasan

“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

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Rabia and Hasan by the Lake

Rabia and Hasan, both great seekers, sat beside a lake. Wanting to impress Rabia, Hasan took his prayer rug and placed it upon the water. Hasan’s rug floated on the water. “Join me!” Hasan said to Rab

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Rabia and Sufyan

Sufyan of Basra asked Rabia, “Is there anything you desire?” “Despite all your learning, you understand nothing,” Rabia replied. “I am God’s slave, and what does a slave have to do with desire? What G

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