The Meccan Revelations: al-Futuhat al-Makkiyya

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Our Sheikh Abu Madin in Morocco had abandoned the profession and sat with God on what God opened for him, and he had a strange way with God in that sitting, for he would not reject anything that was brought to him, like Imam Abd al-Qadir al-Jili, the same except that Abd al-Qadir He apparently rose up for what gave him honor, so he was asked, “Abu Madian, why don’t you practice it professionally or why don’t you speak professionally?” He said, “I say it.” He was asked, “Why don’t you practice it?” He said, “If a guest comes with a group of people and intends to stay, how long will it be for him to entertain them?” They said, “Three days.” He said, “And after the three days.” They said, “He should be professional and not sit with them until he embarrasses them.” The Sheikh said, “God is great. Be fair to us. We are the guests of our Lord, Blessed and Most High.” We descended upon Him in His presence on the basis of staying with Him forever, so hospitality was specified, for God


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