30 October, 2009

Am I a Muslim?

You will find me in touching my head to the ground, deeply in love with Allah, performing salah. You will find me in muraqaba, quietly listening for the rustle of his robes.
You will find me with the beautiful names of Allah on my lips.
You will find me with Qur'an and hadith upon my desk and in my lap.
You will find me in the modest clothes of a muslim.

You will not find me in the congregation of a masjid.
You will not find me espousing the rules of food and conduct.
You will not find me seeking council with the imam.

I have little desire to become anything other than a lover.
I have little desire other than to release my false self into the oneness of Allah.

There is only one Reality. Beyond that, what need is there for elaboration?